Some Rabanne H&M pieces are still in stock – this is not a drill
This is not a drill: some Rabanne H&M pieces have come back in stock. I repeat – you can still get your hands on the latest fashion collab that sold out within seconds. So if you missed it the first time around, now is your chance. And it'll probably be the last one.
ICYMI: Rabanne H&M was the high street brand's second designer collaboration of the year, after the success of Mugler H&M, and I had the pleasure of trying it all on ahead of its launch back at the start of November to advise you on what to buy.
Full to the brim with head-to-toe metallic outfits that promise to answer every single party season dress code and even give the disco ball a run for its money, this collection was (and still is) definitely worth the hype. Although most of it has now sold out, there are several pieces back in stock in various sizes – though, trust me, you're going to have to act fast if you want them as it's already selling out. Again.
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For full transparency, I'm 6ft tall and a size UK 12, so I didn't expect much to fit me as I tend to struggle. That said, I was pleasantly surprised. I left the fashion brand's showroom feeling heavily attached to several silhouettes, one even being the tracksuit, so trust me when I say that once you see them, try them on and feel the quality of each design for yourself – you will be just as in love as me.
Where some pieces were more of a squeeze to get into than others (and, indeed, looked shorter on me than they would on the average person), they still flattered and sculpted my figure exactly where I wanted them to once on. That's the sign of some good quality craftsmanship, if you ask me.
It can be easy to assume a designer has agreed to just have their name added to the label when you hear of high-street collaborations these days, but you can tell the Rabanne design team were present every step of the way when making this collection. The paillette sequin mini dress that's on everyone's wishlist, for example, features stealthily hidden press-stud poppers to the back instead of a bulky zip, which, when on, become totally invisible thanks to their clever disguise.
News of the H&M Rabanne union first broke in early October at Paris Fashion Week, when the two labels celebrated with a star-studded event at the city's iconic Silencio nightclub. The likes of Elle Fanning, Irina Shayk, Jared Leto, Ashley Graham and Iris Law were all in attendance, with intimate performances from Robyn, DJ and producer Peggy Gou and even Cher.
It goes without saying that every single guest was dressed in custom pieces, spotlighting paillette-adorned statement separates, gowns, shirts and jackets, simultaneously staying true to Rabanne's signature codes and H&M's wearability while giving us a first look at what was to come.
It felt particularly relevant too, not least because metallics are perfect for Christmas, but because of the Spanish designer's passing in February this year. Paco Rabanne's eponymous label has been a trailblazer on the fashion scene since it first presented its era-defining, futuristic/space age-inspired creations in the 1960s, with creative director Julien Dossena taking over in 1999.
Today, in collab with H&M, you'll see much of the same iconic silhouettes the French fashion house is known (and adored) for, from sequin mini skirts to sheer dresses, chainmail and lots and lots of sparkle. And where better than under a disco ball to reveal it all?
“This event captured the playful mood of the Rabanne H&M collection. I always want people to feel liberated when they wear our clothes, so it was great to see guests having fun and embracing the collection's hedonistic spirit,” said Julien Dossena.
It's no secret that the Swedish retailer has been joining forces with luxury labels for some time now; the first H&M designer collaboration dropped back in 2004 and, in the near-20 years since, one has been announced annually. But between Karl Lagerfeld (2004), Stella McCartney (2005), Jimmy Choo (2009), Versace (2011), Marni (2012), Maison Margiela (2013), Isabel Marant (2013), Balmain (2015), Erdem (2017), Moschino (2018), Giambattista Valli (2020), Simone Rocha (2021), Iris Apfel (2022) and Mugler (2023), home decor items have never been included. Until now. Rabanne H&M will be the very first to include homeware, alongside womenswear, menswear and accessories, so prepare for fun vases and accent decorations for every room of your interiors.
“It was a joy to unveil the Rabanne H&M collaboration in Paris with our guests revealing the show-stopping potential of this versatile collection,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, head of design womenswear and creative advisor at H&M.
You can shop what's left of the Rabanne x H&M collection RIGHT NOW by scrolling down to our top 35 picks below, or by finding the full line-up in selected stores and online at Hm.com.
What to do if you missed out on Rabanne H&M:
This limited edition collaboration is expected to sell out (fast), so if you do happen to miss out on anything you wanted then I'm here to reassure you it's not the end of the world; it'll all be available to loan from H&M's Regent Street London in-store rental service. Even better? Pieces sometimes come back online if people order multiple sizes of them, so set those stock notifications just in case.
For more from GLAMOUR UK's Senior Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd. And read about more of the latest designer collaborations here and sustainability write-ups here, and browse new-in at H&M and H&M home here.