A couple of days ago I caused quite a ruckus on the internet when I posted the full preview of the COMME des GARCONS for H&M collection. Today, reader lucy92 sent over a list of US stores where the COMME des GARCONS for H&M collection will be available at. Super limited, looks like NYC will be dominating all the other markets with 4 locations…yes!!! So ladies and gents get ready to line up, I can’t wait!!!

New York Locations:
435  7th Avenue at 34th Street
1328 Broadway at 34th Street (Herald Square)
640 5th Avenue at 51st Street
731 Lexington Avenue at 59th Street

Los Angeles:
5200 Beverly Center

West Hollywood:
8580 Sunset Blvd.

San Francisco:
150 Powell Street

Chicago:
840 North Michigan Avenue

For a listing of stores outside of the US, click here.

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Thanks to my one of my best tipper lucy92 for sending over this pic of Michelle Obama rockin’ a H&M dress while campaigning in Detroit, Michigan! How fab does she look? Fashion doesn’t always need to be super expensive, so glad she shops at fast fashion chains like all of us. Not every appearance needs to cost an arm and a leg, good go! Now that Mrs. Obama was seen in public with this dress, cop it quick if you want it. You know it’ll be sold out in no time…she does have a huge following!

Finally a good look at the COMME des GARCONS for H&M Collection that is slated to release in Japan early November and all other H&M markets on November 13th! You’ve got the first look back in August and a recent post about the limited edition piece from the collection that costs $349 which got the internet debating on it’s worth but here’s the full collection preview from Hong Kong’s Ketchup magazine! The collection consists of women’s, men’s and accessories along with perfume- quite an impressive collection. I’ve seen most of the pieces when I visited the H&M showroom last month and I was quite excited already but after viewing the full collection preview I seriously can’t wait! Love the accessories (bag, wallet and scarf) and most of the women’s pieces- look at the damn jackets (so nice!!), I may need to get up early and wait in line! Are you guys anticipating this collection to release? Will you line up? Don’t sleep on this collaboration!!!

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edit 11.13.2008:
Finally the collection released, check out pics and read about my experience here. Also, people already listed tons of products up on eBay already- CRAZY!

Check out the collection after the jump…

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34th Street & Herald Square
1328 Broadway
New York, NY 10001
646.473.1165

After a meeting at 34th Street last Thursday I couldn’t resist and went H&M shopping, it was actually my first time shopping at the 34th Street (Herald Square) location since it fully renovated. The store looks great and a better use of space after the face lift, on the 2nd floor they have a whole section for shoes which is great b/c its organized and easy to see all the styles. I also love the 3rd floor kid’s section, H&M licensed Hello Kitty and produced a bunch of cute cute cute H&M x Hello Kitty products. I don’t have kids yet but I do have friend’s that have lil ones, bought my girl Anna’s baby Sophia a bunch of stuff! I’m kinda obsessed about the kid’s section, let’s my inner child out haha! Lots of women’s Autumn/Winter stuff that I previously posted are out- I’m still waiting on the shoes though, haven’t seen any of them that I’ve shot yet. Keep an eye out for me will ya?!

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The COMME des GARCONS for H&M collection is coming upon us, to commence the opening of H&M’s second store in Tokyo, Japan the collection will be released there in the beginning of November first then on November 13th the rest of H&M markets will get it. The preview of the collection looks very promising and it looks even better in person, I previewed the collection at the H&M showroom last month! Are you ready to shell out $349 for a COMME des GARCONS for H&M Dress? Well, it’s a steal compared to what COMME des GARCONS prices go for- I believe this is a limited piece, it looks really good. The details are nice too, besides being a dress I can suggest it to be worn as a jacket too. I can’t wait, let the countdown begin!

I picked up a faux leather vest, cute!

H&M Soho
558 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
212.343.2722

After my meeting in SoHo I went straight to H&M to check out what near products were available. Fall is here and lots of sweaters and jackets are in stores now! So exciting, I picked up a few pieces- I hardly leave empty handed. Didn’t have much time roam the whole store since I had another meeting I had to catch but here’s my buys and picks below.

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Photography: H&M (store) / Masaki Hiroyasu (people)

H&M Ginza
Address: B1F-3F GINZA Gcube, 7-9-15 Ginza Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-6418-3200
Business hours: 11.00-21.00

The much anticipated H&M Japan has finally opened its doors at Ginza this past Saturday, September 13th at 11am. The very first H&M store in Japan was welcomed by 5000 people who was eager to get a dose of the fast fashion chain. “An reception party held on September 11^th, gathered prominent figures of the fashion press, creators, celebrities, gathered together to celebrate the launch of H&M in Japan.”

“It has been H&M’s dream to open in Japan. I am therefore very proud to say that we now have our first store in Tokyo. Japan is a strategic and exciting market with great fashion awareness. We hope that we can offer our Tokyo customers added value through fashion and quality at the best price”, says Rolf Eriksen, CEO H&M.

“H&M GINZA have approximately 1000㎡ of sales area over four floors, from basement to 3rd floor, exhibiting Womens, Mens, and Accessories concepts. The interior, inspired by the store’s surrounding, reflect the elegance of Ginza. Each floor fully utilizes the walls, creating a spacious impression by contrasting lights and solidity.” Now the Japanese won’t need to fly to Hong Kong or New York to get their H&M fix! The world launch of the COMME des Garcons x H&M collection will be at the opening of H&M’s second store in Tokyo, Japan, in the beginning of November. Launch date for other H&M markets will be a few days later. I can’t wait till November!

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