H&M opened its first store in Gauteng to some excitement around the H&M x Balmain collection.
Okay, excitement is an understatement, rails were emptied and passive aggressive interactions were witnessed as people followed those with more than one item with them around the store, just in case they put it down.
Even I had to get a little bit aggressive in order to get the only piece I wanted from the collection – this wool, sleeveless, black tuxedo-inspired jacket – which I bought two sizes to big, so that I could achieve an exaggerated androgynous look with it.
Nail this look by going for oversized, yet tailored, items while showing a bit of skin with a cropped top.
Clothing Credits: Black Sleeveless Tuxedo Jacket from H&M x Balmain | Sports Bra from Nike Women | Black Pants from H&M | Watch from Fossil at Watch Republic | Sunglass from Miu Miu at Sunglass Hut | Loafers from County Road at Woolworths
With all the hype around the store opening, I couldn’t help but be distracted by what one can only refer to as a brand fail from H&M South Africa’s social media team. (Read more on this topic and Thithi's thoughts here)
Photography by Keagan Kingsley Green of Gold Creatures