We warned you about the Commes des Garcons collection for H & M way back in April, but snaps from the designer’s lookbook have finally been released.
As you can see from the images in the gallery, the Commes des Garcons collection for H & M will feature the same external embroidery, disjointed wool outfits and polka dots that we’re used to seeing from the fashion house.
Unfortunately, we won’t see typical H & M prices for these pieces. While a $350 signature Commes des Garcons dress is no H & M deal, it’s a steal compared to the thousands a Commes des Garcons dress would ordinarily command.
As Cool Hunting reports, the Commes des Garcons line will hit H & M on November 13, 2008.
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Commes des Garcons for H & M (UPDATE)
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