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The 10 best buys from the alexander wang x h&m collab
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Photos by Driely S. for Racked
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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