I was wondering/waiting for the next name H&M would throw out for their designer collaboration and it has emerged and to say that I’m surprised would be an understatement. Drum roll…..it’s gonna be Roberto Cavalli.
If you’ve checked out my IQONS page, you’ll see that there are literally two designers I don’t like and one of them is…yes….Cavalli. I’m not dismissing all of his work. It’s just that Cavalli is in no way to my taste nor do I relate to the aesthetic/philosophy of his brand/s (Cavalli vodka and wine anyone?)
In a way, a part of me is pleased that I’ll have about as much interest in this high street-designer collaboration as talking to my bank manager about how much I can get my hands on to spend on Cavalli. Also, it will amuse me much to see the Wag Wannabes (might as well start using the lingo, see previous post on Ten Teen Looks) grabbing at Cavalli for H&M stuff on November 8th seeing as their heroes like Posh Spice are Cavalli obsessives. Obviously I’ll be there to see it all unfold. Just as it was surprising to see so many people turned onto Viktor & Rolf because of their collaboration with H&M, it will be interesting to see what variety of demographic this will attract. For example – indie scenesters, people who aren’t typical ‘Cavalli’ customers – will they buy into it? Further judging and speculation to be expected when the designs are revealed.