Versace for H & M : Launch Day

A few weeks ago I chose my favourite pieces from the Versace for H & M collaboration. Well, the wait is finally over, as the Versace collection hits Cardiff tomorrow (Thursday 17th November). This is a bit of a coup for the store in Cardiff's St. David's centre, as it is the only store in the Wales and South West region who will be stocking the collection.

What items from the collection will you have in your shopping bag?

If you have got your eyes on a few pieces from the collection, then here's what you'll need to know:

• You should get to the store early if you want to get one of the coloured wristbands which gives you 10 minutes in the Versace zone. There are 14 ten-minute slots altogether.

• The coloured wristbands will be issued to shoppers from 8am, although the store won't open until 9am.
• Queuing will be on the Hayes entrance to the store.
• Every shopper who purchases an item from the Versace collection will receive a 20% off voucher to use in the rest of the store.

So, will you be heading down to the store to buy something from the collection? What pieces have you got your eye on?

Versace for H & M

H & M have been collaborating with a range of designers for the last few years, from Stella McCartney to Lanvin. The hype around them seems to build with every new designer collaboration. The latest designer to work with H & M is none other than Versace.

Donatella Versace has described the collection as "the essence of Versace". The collaboration has drawn on archive pieces and prints and contains all of the Versace hallmarks, e.g. the Greek key and gold metal detailing. In addition to the womenswear, Versace have also designed ranges of footwear, accessories, menswear and homeware. Here are some of my favourite pieces from the collection, which will be released on 17th November online and in 300 stores:

£79.99 - A simple shape with classic Versace metal and cut-out detailing.

£39.99 - I really like the simple shape and think that this would be great for wearing
to work.

£69.99 - I think that this would look great with a simple top to contrast with the detailed pattern.

£79.99 - I think that this corseted bustier dress is classic Versace.

£79.99 - I love this colour.

£39.99 - I think that this would be a real statement piece when paired with a simple top.

£24.99 - This scarf would be perfect for adding a splash of Versace colour and pattern to a simple outfit.

So what are your thoughts on this collaboration? Who else would you like to see H & M collaborate with in the future?