Maison Martin Margiela for H&M 2012

Possibly the most exciting H&M designer collaboration so far for me, simply because Margiela is one of my favourite labels. I love their design aesthetic and vision where less is more and his play on different materials ranging from plastic, perspex to human hair and exploring traditional garments in a more structural approach. I'm having my hopes high for this collaboration. 

Louis Vuitton collaborates with Yayoi Kusama

Louis Vuitton’s creative director Marc Jacobs is going to collaborate with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama; following the footsteps of Takashi Murakami and Stephen Sprouse.

The 82 year-old Kusama is best known for her obsession for polka dots, which will be appearing on a broad range of products, including leather goods, ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, shoes and watches.

I love it when artists collaborate with designers or fashion. It’s always fun and exciting to see what each individual artists taste and their take on “art” is about. I personally loved the Louis Vuitton collaboration with Murakami back in 2002. Kusama’s work is very fun, vibrant and kooky, I can’t help but be more and more intrigued by her work. Being an avid fan of polka dots, I simply can’t wait for this new collaboration.

This collaboration is expected to debut at Louis Vuitton stores in early July, along with special window installations.

Rodarte x Opening Ceremony

After a very successful collaboration, Rodarte displays another collection with Opening Ceremony for Fall 2011.

For their second collection with OC, designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy drew inspiration from Scandinavia, creating a soft and textural collection comprised of long silhouettes, pretty blush hues, and fur coats.

The whimsical collection will be available early in October both in stores and online.