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H&M Under Fire For The Use Of A Ridiculously Tan, Blatantly Altered Model

Rachel KrauseMay 12, 2012 //
Huh Tanning Mom?
Tanning Mom Patricia Krentcil photos
There's a lot of things we don't understand about Tanning Mom. Read More »
Tanning Disasters!
Back away from the tanning bed s-l-o-w-l-y. 23 Photos »
Snooki Self-Tanner
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For that subtle orange glow! Read More »

H&M made Tanning Mom so proud with their new swimwear ad, which features model Isabeli Fontana flaunting skin the color of coffee beans. The Swedish fast-fashion retailer was forced to apologize Thursday after the campaign in question left doctors, critics, and cancer groups roaring with outrage. The photos are clearly altered — though Fontana, who is of Brazilian descent, is naturally bronzed, the skin tone she’s been given is closer to that of an African-American. It seems like the change was meant to highlight the contrast between the complexion and the brightly-hued bathing suits, but if that’s the case, why wouldn’t they just use a black model? Keep reading »

Anna Dello Russo Does Accessories For H&M

Julie GersteinMay 3, 2012 //
Marni For H&M
Thirty choice pieces from the collection. Read More »
Lanvin for H&M
See the much-ballyhooed collection. 8 Photos »
Versace x H&M Fight
The designer line causes fights in China! Read More »
Versace For H&M
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
The good, the bad and the WTF at the Versace for H&M unveiling. 20 Photos »

I’ve always imagined Vogue editor Anna Della Russo — she of the bizarre hats and wild fashion — as a sort of weird banshee lady, sleepily flitting through life going to high fashion events and occasionally enjoying nights out with her band of wacky friends. You know, sort of like fashion’s version of Britney Spears. Anyway, her amazing style sense is now being squeezed and bottled by H&M for a new accessories line. The collection will include jewelry, along with shoes, bags, sunglasses and a travel suitcase. Sign us up, wild woman.

First Look: The H&M Conscious Collection

Julie GersteinMarch 23, 2012 //
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h&M concious colleciton
h&M concious colleciton
h&M concious colleciton
h&M concious colleciton
h&M concious colleciton
h&M concious colleciton
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Just in time for Earth Day, H&M is putting out a collection of eco-friendly sustainable evening wear called the Conscious Collection. Made from hemp, organic cotton and recycled polyester, the capsule collection has  already been spotted on celebs like Michelle Williams and Amanda Seyfreid, and consists of wearable — but fancy! — dresses and short suits. Check ‘em out and get ready for the inevitable fight over these gorgeous items. 

H&M’s “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” Collection Is As Much of a Dystopian Nightmare as You’d Expect

Julie GersteinDecember 3, 2011 //
h&m girl with the dragon tattoo collection
h&m girl with the dragon tattoo collection
h&m girl with the dragon tattoo collection
h&m girl with the dragon tattoo collection
h&m girl with the dragon tattoo collection
h&m girl with the dragon tattoo collection
h&m girl with the dragon tattoo collection
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So, let me get this straight: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is about a woman attempting to outrun a sadistic rapist and solve a murder, so naturally you’d want to design a line of clothing around her look. Well, not really. It seems that H&M’s “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” collection is mostly a mish-mosh of faded and dingy colors, intentionally worn fabrications and rather impossible to wear stretch faux leathers. So yeah, I won’t be bothering with any of it. But what about you? Feeling the Lisbeth Salander look?

H&M Announces Marni As Its Newest Collaborator

Julie GersteinNovember 29, 2011 //
Versace x H&M Fight
The designer line causes fights in China! Read More »
Versace Snobbery
Donatella Versace photo
Donatella didn't want real women modeling her new H&M line. Read More »
Versace For H&M
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
The good, the bad and the WTF at the Versace for H&M unveiling. 20 Photos »

We’ve always wanted to like Marni — the high-end, highly structured Italian designer line. But truthfully, it’s hard to imagine how to wear many of designer Consuelo Castiglioni’s boxy, somewhat masculine creations. Still, we’re curious to see how Castiglioni’s collaboration with H&M might turn out, especially because she claims, rather unconvincingly, that “everything has the same level of quality, craft and attention to detail Marni is known for.” Either way, the collab is sure to gain at least a little extra attention off the Versace x H&M collection hype. Check out a few of the upcoming looks in the video. 

Versace For H&M Inspires Fights In China

Julie GersteinNovember 17, 2011 //
Versace Snobbery
Donatella Versace photo
Donatella didn't want real women modeling her new H&M line. Read More »
Italian Mobsters?
donatella versace photo
A rumor claims the Versace family are in the Italian mafia. Read More »
Donatella's Life Advice
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Would you take life advice from this woman? Read More »

People, people, people. I know we all love a good deal, but is it really necessary to engage in physical fights with one another over H&M designer collaborations? That’s exactly what happened at one H&M location in China on the release of the new Versace for H&M collection. Chinese shoppers began lining up yesterday afternoon at several Shanghai locations, and a few savvy (and wealthy) shoppers paid placeholders to hold their spots in line overnight. Annnnd that’s where the trouble began. Apparently some of the professionals didn’t handle it too well when someone tried to cut in front of them this morning. Keep reading »

The Good, The Bad & The WTF At The Versace For H&M Fashion Event

Julie GersteinNovember 9, 2011 //
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
versace for h&m red carpet fashion event
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Last night celebs, models and designers turned out to preview Versace’s new collaboration with H&M. But while the clothes coming down the runway were gorgeous, the ones on the backs of the audience were a mixed bag. Click through to see what we’re talking about. 

Versace For H&M: Will You Wear It?

Julie GersteinOctober 3, 2011 //
Missoni for Target!
Check out the full line of goodies. 10 Photos »
Style 911: T-Shirts
An array of cute, affordable, and ethical Ts. Read More »
Anna Wintour 101
anna wintour at diane von furstenberg
What we can learn about style from Vogue's EIC. 9 Photos »

H&M designer collaborations have been hit or miss over the years. Some — like the Viktor & Rolf collab – were absolute stunners, while others we had high hopes for (Lanvin, in particular) fell terribly flat. So we’re definitely a bit apprehensive about the new Versace for H&M collection that hits stores next month. First off, Versace is a lot of look. A lot. Of. Look. High Versace Priestess Donatella Versace is herself a testament to the brand’s over-the-top loud style. But what’s helped Versace succeed is that her bold prints and overt sexiness have been tempered by high quality fabrics and textiles. So given that H&M’s line will be produced for a lower price point and with lower quality fabrications, well, this could spell trouble. What do you think? Would you wear it?