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The H&M collaboration with Balmain that hits the stores on November 5 could be one of the most expensive yet.
Prices start around £12 ($17.99) for accessories. But at the top end, they far outstrip usual H&M prices, at £299.099 for a leather jacket or £399.99 for the embroidered jacket and an embellished dress worn by Gigi Hadid. Satin blouses, skirts and trousers are around the £50 mark.
It’s not the first time H&M collaborations outstrip their usual prices. The 2013 Isabel Marant collaboration had an average price of £106.49. More expensive collections also included Matthew Williamson (average price £112.76), Lanvin (£129.08) Comme des Garcons (112.76) and Roberto Cavalli (£110).
Some H&M customers have already voiced their disappointment at the prices on the Balmain items.
Here’s how the collection compares:
Show all 16 1 /16From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Karl-Lagerfeld 2004: Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagarfeld was the first designer to collaborate with H&M. The collection sold out in most cities within one hour. Most expensive item: £99.99 black chanel inspired cocktail dress Average price per item : £68.45
From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Stella-McCartney British designer Stelle McCartney was the first to follow in Lagarfeld’s steps. Most expensive item: £99.99 - Black wool tailored coat Average price: 68.45 per item
From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Viktor-Rolf 2006: Viktor & Rolf Viktor & Rolf made the first wedding dress in the history of H&M Most expensive item: £225.82 ($349) wedding dress Average price: per item £141.17
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Cavalli 2007: Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli products were later sold on eBay for 5 times the original price Most expensive item: £199 – Gold dress Average price per item : £110.25
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Comme-des-Garçons 2008: Comme des Garçons The collection was use to enter the Japan market, where fashionistas queued for 3 days before the release. Most expensive item: £199 - A wool, silk and lace dress-coat Average price: £112.76 Most expensive item: £199 a wool, silk and lace dress-coat Average price: £112.76
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Jimmy-Choo 2009: Jimmy Choo The collection featured shoes, dresses and accessories, focusing on Jimmy Choo signature pieces Most expensive item: 193.44 ($299) - Leather boots Average price: £91.46
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Matthew-Williamson 2009: Matthew Williamson, Matthew Williamson's collection was the first to branch into menswear as well as the first collection to be available worldwide Most expensive item: £139 Maxi dress with sequins Average price £112.76
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Lanvin 2010: Lanvin Albert Elbaz became the latest Paris based designer to collaborate with H&M in 2010 Most expensive item: £199.99 - A silk satin trench with faux-feather collar Average price: 129.05
From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations 2010: Sonia Rykiel Sonia Rykiel made a knitwear collection for H&M in February 2010 Most expensive item: £50 dress Average price: 36.72
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Versace 2011: Versace In London, shopper queued the night before the collection hit the stores in November Most expensive item : 193.44 ($299) Leather jackets and leather dress Average price: 91.45
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Marni
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations Russo-HM 2012: Anna Dello Russo The first collection to focus on accessories Most expensive item: £193.59 Average price: £91.48
From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM- Maison Martin Margiela 2012: Maison Martin Margiela The most expensive H&M designer collection Most expensive item: £258.34 Average price: £141.61
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Isabel-Marant 2013: Isabel Marant Parisian chic queen Isabel Marant presented a collection of her signature pieces in 2013 Most expensive item: £199 – Coat Average price: £106.46
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Alexander-Wang 2014: Alexander Wang To mark 10 years of collaborations, Alexander Wang became the first US designer to collaborate with H&M Most expensive item: £249.99 Puffer coa Average price: £77.22 (based on 30 items)
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From Lagarfeld to Balmain the most expensive collaborations HM-Balmain 2015: Balmain H&M latest collaboration will hit the stores in November Most expensive item £399.99 – embellished dress (seen on Gigi Hadid) Average price: £101.02
Rex features
The lookbook and price for the collection was released last week.
The collection will be available in stores from November 5
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