Versace for H&M: Where it hit and where it MISSED
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The fashion community is buzzing about the new, limited-time Versace for H&M Collection that launches tomorrow (November 19th). I won’t be one of the people camping outside of H&M, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited about the collection, too.
But I’m going to be honest with you – in my humble opinion, the pieces in this collection are extremely HIT or MISS. A few too many made me laugh, do a double take, or just scratch my head in disbelief. Yes – I realize that the pieces I’m talking about are inspired by the archives of Versace styles, blah blah blah. But I’m sorry, would you really wear some of this stuff out in public?
Here’s a look at what I see as a HIT and a MISS from this collection.
Hit: Versace for H&M Silk Dress, $149
MISS: Versace for H&M Silk Dress
Oh… It gets better… Wait for it…
Matching leggings!!! $29.95.
Hit: Versace for H&M Silk Dress, $149
MISS: Silk skirt and top, $199. This looks like Barbie got her apron caught in a shredder.
Hit: Versace for H&M Silk Dress, $199
MISS: Versace for H&M Gold Metallic Dress, $249. Yes – I know Versace was one of the first (if not the first) to do draped metal clothing like this. But come on – this looks ugly and even worse – cheap! (The belt is what really gets me).
Hit: Versace for H&M Leather Studded Dress, $299
MISS: Versace for H&M Dress, $79.95. Okay, this isn’t horrible – but it looks like everything sold in Forever 21. Not that that’s a bad thing, but is it really Versace calliber? Not so much…
Now, lets talk about the men…
Hit: Versace for H&M Blazer, $199
MISS: Versace for H&M Jacket, $129
Hit: Versace for H&M Jacket
MISS: Versace for H&M Sweater, $79.95
Okay – I know I’m being a little judgmental here and unappreciative of “high fashion” inspired pieces. Call me crazy but I’ve always categorized “good fashion” into one of two categories: Wearable & flattering AND/OR a piece of art.
But these pieces from my MISS list don’t fit into either category. They don’t even look like a part of the same collection as the rest of the pieces.
What do you think? Be honest, if those MISS clothes didn’t have the Versace label on them, would you ever have picked them out in a store or worn them? Or am I totally off base here and underestimating Versace’s genius?
See the rest of the Versace for H&M Collection.
Totally agree with your hit or miss choices! You’re right, some of that stuff would just be ridiculous to wear out in public. But I LOVE the leather studded dress and the pink and gold silk dress as well. Still somewhat pricey though!
Some of these are laughable. Yuck
I love that you posted this! I was thinking the same thing when I was looking over the collection. Some things would be worth standing in line for and some things you couldn’t pay me to wear. As is typical with Versace though, I’m only drawn to the simpler pieces.