Believe it or not, spring is right around the corner! H&M is ready to help you transition your winter wardrobe with its new collaboration with high-end Italian label, Marni. The line is full of a wondrous mix of womenswear, accessories, and menswear. The collection’s versatile separates feature eclectic patterns, which is Marni’s a signature, which are perfect for mixing-and-matching.
Mixing prints is currently a huge trend, and this collection is perfect for doing so. Fun, eccentric patterns make for an eye-catching, yet aesthetically pleasing contrast. Despite the variety, small details such as double printing on certain dresses and shirts using patterns of other pieces help to visually tie the collection together. Pieces like the pajama-esque silk shirt and shorts stay on-trend but are easy to wear and mix with other pieces in your wardrobe.
Some of my personal favorites are a metallic lavender/bronze floral tee, perfect with the black trimming along the collar, sleeves, and hem. For a great casual look, pair this shirt with a pair of dark blue skinny jeans. The striped cardigans featuring solid sleeves and patterned torsos, with ruffles embellishing the zipper, are a fun way to add life to an outfit.
Chunky plastic bangles allow for contrasted stacking, and collar necklaces give the impression of pretty, multi-colored foliage circling the neck. Jewelry, a sequined collar, and other accessories go for $19.95.
The menswear features chic patterned, silk button-downs, shorts, a cool anorak, and color-blocked neckties.
The majority of the pieces go for under $100, with a coat hitting $129.
To view the complete look book and pricing, click here. The collaboration is set to hit select H&M stores and online on March 8, 2012. Past high-low collaborations at H&M and retailers like Target have sold out insanely quickly. There is no doubt that Marni at H&M will not be an exception. Which pieces will you be camping out overnight in front of the store to buy?