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Alexander Wang x H&M: The 10 Best Pieces to Buy

By Nicola Fumo

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  • Leather Jacket, $349


    Why: This is a damn good price for a leather jacket, and it's in a mainstay silhouette that you won't tire of. It doesn't scream

  • Jacket, $199


    Why: Another star outerwear piece in a silhouette that'll serve you beyond this season.

  • Parka, $299


    Why: It's not our fault there's so much good outerwear in this collab. Winter is coming, we hear, and this parka is a pretty non-sucky way to brave it.

  • Sweater, $149


    Why: This is basically a piece from Wang's spring 2013 collection, which was a mighty fine showing. There are constru

  • Bikini, $59.95


    Why: Don't sleep on the bikini, which is perfectly sporty-minimal, hit with a tonal croc texture to elevate it from totally basic. Perfect for those planning to hit someplace warm for the holidays, or as a present for

  • Top, $34.95


    Why: Okay, let's talk logos. The collection is rife with them, and mostly the word "Wang," isolated. Outside of fashion world, that could be a little weird (the beanie, especially). If you're going to go logo, this is pr

  • Sweatshirt, $59.95


    Why: If you really must flaunt "Wang" boldly, this spongy, cropped sweatshirt with raised lettering has enough textural interest to sell us. Again, a cool fabrication technique we haven't seen in other collabs.

  • Breathable Top, $34.95


    Why: There is a ton of active inspiration in this collection, including some actual performance pieces. This sports bra is a good pick for low-impact exercise, like chill yoga or mellow hikes, where you can pr

  • Quick Dry Shorts, $59.95


    Why: Another active piece we can get behind are these sporty shorts. They look like something a soccer player who kind of wants to be a boxer would wear, which is a great workout 'tude.

  • Top, $39.95


    Why: This item isn't logoed on the outside, but it's such an iconic piece of the collab that it might as well be. The cross-front and dual straps are damn cool looking, and if you've got the body and the styling savvy to


Alexander Wang x H&M hits stores (these stores, specifically) and hm.com in exactly one week, November 6th. After perusing the item pricing and checking out the collection up close, we've edited the massive range—everything from outerwear to activewear, backpacks to yoga mats—down to the ten best buys.

Plus! Watch what Racked managed to snag from the hectic editor pre-shop! Haul hard or head home!

· The List of Cities Getting Alexander Wang x H&M [Racked]
· H&M Releases Strict Alexander Wang x H&M Rules [Racked]
· Alexander Wang x H&M: All the Items, Plus Pricing [Racked]

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