Racked - H&M x Balmain Collaboration: News and UpdatesThe National Shopping, Stores, and Retail Scene Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52809/32x32.0..png2015-11-05T15:41:04-05:00http://www.racked.com/rss/stream/88309842015-11-05T15:41:04-05:002015-11-05T15:41:04-05:00H&M x Balmain: Olivier Rousteing’s Instagram Flooded With Sad and Angry Comments
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<p>Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing turned his own personal social media into a hype machine for the brand, to the extent that <i>The New Yorker</i> dubbed him <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/10/12/trending" target="_blank">"Balmain's Instagram King."</a> He also spoke at length before the collab about how he <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/6/11/8767247/balmain-hm-olivier-rousteing" target="_blank">wanted to team with H&M</a> to make his talents more accessible to the average shopper.</p>
<p>So it's no wonder perhaps that empty-handed H&M x Balmain shoppers are voicing their frustrations on <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="https://instagram.com/p/9rR9CqwtEV/" target="_blank">Rousteing's Instagram account.</a> Here are a selection of a few of the saddest and angriest comments of the 860 comments and counting on his H&M post, with the truly offensive and terrible ones excluded.</p>
<h3>Sad</h3>
<p>"Waited in line since 5am and all that was left were bandeaus."</p>
<p>"I spent my entire morning there for nothing! All I wanted was a dress, tshirt, and a beanie! Because I loved everything!"</p>
<h3>Sadder</h3>
<p>"I'm so hurt. I've been waiting for this forever. Been literally stressing myself out everyday over this collection. My 25th birthday is Monday & it was literally all I wanted !! extremely depressed that I couldn't get anything! Please release more!!!"</p>
<p>"Dear Olivier, we did not get a chance to "be a part of the dream and be worldwide Balmain Army". The shopping time was very small. And everything was sold out. You could have insisted to @hm that the collection be around for at least a week. It was literally still exclusive, just like the real Balmain. Oh and PS, I think you should leave Balmain and start your own company ❤️❤️❤️"</p>
<h3>Saddest</h3>
<p>"I've literally been waiting months for this. I asked for the suede jacket as an early graduation present and I've literally been counting down on a special calendar. I waited up even though I had a midterm and I actually SKIPPED MY EXAM trying to get onto the crashed site. I put a lot on the line for this. PLEASE RESTOCK. I kid you not, I cried for an hour. I've been waiting too long for this. I'm begging you to restock. I was totally fine with jeopardizing my grade and missing my final, but it was all in vain since it's all sold out @olivier_rousteing"</p>
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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/9rR9CqwtEV/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">LAST NIGHT WAS EPIC ❤️ #paris #thankU @hm @balmainparis #areyouready? #HMBALMAINATION #itsOUT #jointheNation #itsfashionBaby #walkforme #tomorrow</a></p>
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<h3>Angry</h3>
<p>"Ugh I just want that fucking khaki green dbl-breasted military jacket. I deserve it. Soooooo wave that magic wand of yours and make it happen. The whole hm.com site crashing is bs and unacceptable."</p>
<h3>Angrier</h3>
<p>"Balmain = Ebay's biggest brand. Congrats @olivier_rousteing for turning Balmain into a joke and also being a massive douche lord"</p>
<h3>Angriest</h3>
<p>"What a fucking joke!!! Why would he just make two pieces and totally screw people. Like I really don't get the point! Just trying to prove something to himself I suppose. @sskomari23 the dumbest shit I've ever seen."</p>
<h3>Totally Polite</h3>
<p>"Excuse me Oliver I was unable to purchase any items after 6 hrs of queuing. I would appreciate it if u restock some items or send them to me directly!!"</p>
https://www.racked.com/2015/11/5/9676196/balmain-hm-instagram-comments-olivier-rousteingAdele Chapin2015-11-05T14:21:07-05:002015-11-05T14:21:07-05:00H&M x Balmain: Items Going for Over $4,000 on eBay
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<p>eBay resellers have had no problem selling marked up pieces from the <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/19/9566655/hm-balmain-collaboration-prices" target="_blank">H&M x Balmain collection</a>. At the time of this writing, there are over <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26LH_Complete%3D1%26LH_Sold%3D1%26_nkw%3DH%2526M%2Bbalmain%26_sop%3D16&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F11%2F5%2F9675732%2Fhm-balmain-ebay-prices" style="line-height: 1.24;" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">1,600 sold listings on eBay</a>. The beaded dress, which retailed for $549, sold for as high as $1,775; the blazer worn by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/5/17/8618597/balmain-hm-collab-confirmed">Kendall Jenner when the collection</a> was first announced sold for an outrageous $1,999, after retailing earlier this morning for $549. The priciest item that has sold on eBay is the leather biker jacket that sold for $2,150 — $1751 more than it cost off the rack.</p>
<p>Many resellers have obviously noticed the sky-high prices that people are willing to shell out for this collection and adjusted prices on still available pieces accordingly. Resellers are asking for <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_sop%3D16%26_nkw%3DH%2526M%2Bbalmain%26rt%3Dnc&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F11%2F5%2F9675732%2Fhm-balmain-ebay-prices" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">prices around $3,000</a> for the blazer and they someone may well take them up on their offer. Currently, <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FNWT-BALMAIN-H-M-Size-6-FREE-SHIP-Sequin-Embroidered-Runway-Jacket-LIMITED-EDT-%2F231740691258%3Fhash%3Ditem35f4d2533a%3Ag%3AM0cAAOSwYHxWNxBy&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F11%2F5%2F9675732%2Fhm-balmain-ebay-prices" style="line-height: 1.24;" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">bidding on a blazer has reached $4,050</a>, proving people are willing to pay that much for these pieces.</p>
<p>What's most mind-boggling about these sales is that the prices are nearly equivalent with mainline Balmain pieces. Looking at the selection available at <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.barneys.com%2Fbarneys-new-york%3Fprefn1%3Dbrand%26pagetype%3Dbrand%26prefv1%3DBalmain%23prefn1%3Dbrand%26prefn2%3DproductAccess%26sz%3D79%26prefv1%3DBalmain%26prefv2%3DisPublic%26pageviewchange%3Dtrue&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F11%2F5%2F9675732%2Fhm-balmain-ebay-prices" style="line-height: 1.24;" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">a retailer like Barneys for instance</a>, shows that there are a number of Balmain pieces that you can purchase for around or less than what people are spending on a collection that many, <a target="_blank" href="http://ny.racked.com/2015/11/2/9655542/hm-balmain-nyc-november-2015">us included</a>, have noted is of the quality you'd expect from a fast fashion brand.</p>
<p>Critics of the collection have not silenced the fanfare, though. 3,000 people lined up for the collection in London, the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/06/fashion/release-of-hm-x-balmain-collection-creates-chaos-in-london.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytstyles&smtyp=cur"><i>New York Times </i>reports</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/11/5/9675020/hm-balmain-shopping-stampede">footage shows that people were stampeding over one another</a> to get their hands on the collab's most coveted items.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">THESE ARE ALL SOLD LISTINGS OF CLOTHES FROM H&M. ARE YOU PEOPLE EVEN THINKING <a href="https://t.co/a7AiTrboxc">pic.twitter.com/a7AiTrboxc</a></p>
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https://www.racked.com/2015/11/5/9675732/hm-balmain-ebay-pricesCameron Wolf2015-11-05T10:32:57-05:002015-11-05T10:32:57-05:00H&M x Balmain: Terrifying Footage of Shoppers Laying Waste to a Store
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<p>Shoppers around the world collectively lost their minds this morning trying to get their hands on H&M's Balmain collection. It was bad enough <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/11/5/9672564/balmain-hm" target="_blank">trying to shop online</a>, but at least you weren't in danger of being elbowed in the face.</p>
<p>In New York, Racked NY reports that <a href="http://ny.racked.com/2015/11/5/9674096/hm-balmain-nyc-stores-line" target="new">hundreds lined up at each H&M store</a> carrying the collab and some people even tried to scalp their bracelets to those who wanted to pay to get earlier access. Check out the photo above of a New York store just an hour and a half after the launch. Notice all the empty racks.</p>
<p>Racked Miami reports that <a target="_blank" href="http://miami.racked.com/2015/11/5/9670108/balmain-hm-miami" style="background-color: #ffffff;">scuffles broke out in line</a> and shoppers were knocking over inventory as a strategy to get what they wanted.</p>
<p>In London, <i>The Guardian</i> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/nov/05/hm-balmain-designer-fashion-launch-scuffles-regent-street">reports</a> that the police had to be called in to attempt to control the crowd as tensions rose among people who had been in line for hours. One shopper <a href="https://twitter.com/DuncanMacdonell/status/662266260323962880" target="_blank">tweeted</a> that he had been waiting since 2am and the store closed down due to the chaos before he could get in.</p>
<p>But the scene at the H&M in this video below is completely terrifying. It's a Parisian store, <a href="http://www.gq.com/story/watch-balmain-for-hm-black-friday-level-stampedes-around-the-world" target="_blank">according to <i>GQ</i></a>, and it looks like people might be trampled as they push through the doors and lunge for the clothes. That and more scenes of shopping terror from around the world below.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fighting for a jacket <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HMBALMAINATION?src=hash">#HMBALMAINATION</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HMxBalmain?src=hash">#HMxBalmain</a> <a href="https://t.co/HUbiS48pMU">pic.twitter.com/HUbiS48pMU</a></p>
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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a target="_blank" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" href="https://instagram.com/p/9s65rDP_dW/">¤ This morning's crowd of people being let in one at a time for #hmbalmaination No comment. Onto the next collaboration... #firstworldproblems #hm #mydubai</a></p>
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<p><b> Update:</b> Follow along with the scene in Los Angeles with <a target="new" href="http://la.racked.com/2015/11/5/9672616/balmain-hm-lineblog">Racked LA's live lineblog.</a></p>
https://www.racked.com/2015/11/5/9675020/hm-balmain-shopping-stampedeAdele Chapin2015-11-05T07:45:02-05:002015-11-05T07:45:02-05:00H&M x Balmain Is Here
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<p>The launch day for H&M's Balmain collaboration is finally here. Get ready, because the collab with Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing is slated to go live online today at 8am EST on <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hm.com%2Fus%2Fbalmain&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F11%2F5%2F9672564%2Fbalmain-hm" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">hm.com/us/balmain</a>. That's assuming the site doesn't go down, it seems to be having trouble at the moment.</p>
<p>For total #HMBalmaination domination, be sure to read Racked's <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/11/2/9627998/hm-balmain-collaboration-collection-prices#4858692" target="_blank">complete shopping guide</a> with tips on how to grab the items you want and all the info on the collab's return policies. Check out the lookbook <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/15/9538787/hm-balmain-collaboration-lookbook#4855812" target="_blank">here</a> for styling ideas, and flip through all 100+ items with prices <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/19/9566655/hm-balmain-collaboration-prices#4858692" target="_blank">here.</a></p>
<p>To get an even better look at the pieces, check out Racked's exclusive, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/23/9602912/hm-balmain-review-photos#4862697">close-up photos from H&M's showroom.</a> Or see what it looks like on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/21/9582186/hm-balmain-kendall-jenner-gigi-hadid-runway-show#4860937">Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid behind the scenes</a> at H&M's New York runway presentation.</p>
<p>Racked will also be on the scene shopping the collection in all of our local markets: <a target="_blank" href="http://ny.racked.com">New York,</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://la.racked.com">Los Angeles,</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://miami.racked.com">Miami,</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://sf.racked.com">San Francisco</a>. It's going to be ultra-competitive, if what happened <a href="http://ny.racked.com/2015/11/4/9672864/hm-balmain-shopping-vip-nyc" target="new">in NYC during the VIP pre-shopping event</a> is any indication. Everything beaded disappeared very quickly.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have a lot of visitors online right now. We're working super hard to give customers access as soon as possible. Please continue to try!</p>
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<p><strong>Update, 8:01am:</strong> HM & Balmain is officially here, but H&M's <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hm.com%2Fus%2Fbalmain&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F11%2F5%2F9672564%2Fbalmain-hm" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">site</a> isn't. Here's what shoppers are seeing: "We have a lot of visitors on the site right now. This is due to the high level of interest in our latest collection."</p>
<p><b>Update, 8:28am:</b> Just got into the site using a Chrome browser.</p>
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<p><strong>Update: 8:30am:</strong> There are some tees left, but only in extra small!</p>
<p><strong>Update, 8:32am:</strong> The beaded velvet jacket and dress are sold out.</p>
<p><b>Update, 8:34am:</b> The pink sequin dress is sold out, but the green sequin dress is available in sizes 2, 8, and 12.</p>
<p><b>Update, 8:44am:</b> Stock is dwindling, but for whatever reason, a few pieces say "coming soon" and aren't available to add to cart.</p>
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<p><b> Update, 9:16am:</b> Looks like everything might be sold out online except the $24.99 bandeau tops.</p>
https://www.racked.com/2015/11/5/9672564/balmain-hmAdele Chapin2015-11-02T12:00:02-05:002015-11-02T12:00:02-05:00H&M x Balmain: The Complete Shopping Guide
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<p>After <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/7/29/9066943/hm-balmain-collaboration">months</a> of sneak peeks, teasers, press previews, and more, H&M's Balmain collaboration is almost here. The collection will arrive in 250 international stores and on <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhm.com&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F11%2F2%2F9627998%2Fhm-balmain-collaboration-collection-prices" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hm.com</a> this Thursday, November 5th; judging by <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/26/9615228/hm-balmain-ebay">the fervor</a> we've witnessed so far, shopping will be ultra-competitive. Follow the steps below for your best chance at scoring what you want from the collab.</p>
<h3>Make a hit list</h3>
<p>Review the lookbook and figure out which items you need to have. The collection is surprisingly expensive (most of the dresses are north of $200, for example) which means two things: One, you're going to need to be picky about what you scoop up (unless, of course, money is no object); and two, the lower-priced items (like the $35 Balmain France tees) will go fast. The gallery below has all 110 items — womenswear, menswear, jewelry, sunglasses, shoes, bags, <em>everything</em> — plus pricing to aid in your list making.</p>
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<p>(For an even closer look, check out the <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/23/9602912/hm-balmain-review-photos">super-detailed shots from our showroom visit</a>.)</p>
<h3>Figure out where and when you're going to shop</h3>
<h4>Online</h4>
<p>The collection will go live at 8am EST on <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hm.com%2Fus%2Fbalmain&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F11%2F2%2F9627998%2Fhm-balmain-collaboration-collection-prices" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hm.com/us/balmain</a>, so do your timezone math and set a calendar alert.</p>
<p>For the best chance at actually getting what you put in your cart, be sure to set up an account on hm.com in advance, and save your shipping and billing details (this step is huge).</p>
<h4>In store</h4>
<p>Check H&M's Store Locator page to find the location closest to you that will stock the collection. Doors will open at 8am local time, but you may want to get there early. Like they did with the Wang collab, H&M will hand out bracelets to the first 420 people in line, designating the order they can enter the store. There will be 14 colors of bracelets for groups of 30 customers at a time. When your group is let in, you'll have 15 minutes to shop (again, a good idea to make a hit list in advance!). After those 14 groups get their 15 minutes, the Balmain x H&M area will be opened to all customers (should be around 11:30am).</p>
<h3>Know the return policy</h3>
<p>Verbatim, from H&M:</p>
<h4>Online</h4>
<blockquote><p>On items from the collection, purchased at hm.com, we offer a return or exchange, in the original form of payment, on returns that are postmarked within 3 days of package receipt. Accessories are not returnable for hygiene reasons. All merchandise must be returned in original selling condition.</p></blockquote>
<h4>In store</h4>
<blockquote><p>On items from the collection, purchased in our stores, we offer a return or exchange until November 8th, with receipt, in the original form of payment. After November 8th, with or without receipt, refunds will be issued as a store credit at the current selling price, in the form of a merchandise credit card. Note that accessories are not returnable for hygiene reasons. All merchandise must be returned in original selling condition. Valid photo ID required for returns without receipt.</p></blockquote>
<p>We'll have day-of coverage <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/7/29/9066943/hm-balmain-collaboration">here</a> November 5th; for the local store scene, check our <a href="http://ny.racked.com">New York City</a>, <a href="http://la.racked.com">Los Angeles</a>, <a href="http://sf.racked.com">San Francisco</a>, and <a href="http://miami.racked.com">Miami</a> sites.</p>
https://www.racked.com/2015/11/2/9627998/hm-balmain-collaboration-collection-pricesRacked Fashion2015-10-29T10:25:02-04:002015-10-29T10:25:02-04:00H&M x Balmain: Kendall Jenner Dance Battles in the Campaign Video
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<p>After so many <a target="new" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/26/9615228/hm-balmain-ebay">teaser clips</a> on Instagram, the full H&M x Balmain music video is now on <a target="new" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9o96N0AowM">YouTube</a> in advance of the <a href="http://racked%20november%205th%20balmain%20H&M" target="_blank">collab's</a> November 5th release. The video stars Kendall Jenner, who wears the <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/19/9566655/hm-balmain-collaboration-prices#4858692" target="_blank">collection's</a> black and silver beaded jacket, a furry coat, and that green sequin dress along with a magnificent high ponytail.</p>
<p>In the video, Kendall struts through a futuristic subway, seemingly controlled by Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing, who makes a cameo on in the video. She's surrounded by dancers, but she doesn't do as much dancing in the actual video as the <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/style/kendall-jenner-olivier-rousteing-learn-1281437292003382.html" target="_blank">behind-the-scenes video teaser</a> suggested she would. Guess most of Kendall's voguing was left on the cutting room floor.</p>
<p>Here's what Rousteing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.yahoo.com/style/kendall-jenner-olivier-rousteing-learn-1281437292003382.html">told Yahoo Style</a> about his inspiration for the campaign video: "The metro has a sci-fi feeling to bring forward this idea of techno couture. It’s really modern and young. When I see this collection, I think you can party, you can go to a gala, you’re going out and taking a sci-fi metro. It’s like a dream. Everything comes from a dream and a ride. Pop culture and Michael Jackson was also on my mind. Like the idea of the metro in the Michael Jackson 'Bad' video…"</p>
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https://www.racked.com/2015/10/29/9634718/hm-balmain-kendall-jenner-videoAdele Chapin2015-10-26T11:42:17-04:002015-10-26T11:42:17-04:00H&M x Balmain: eBay Sellers Want More Than $1,000 to Send You Items on Launch Day
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<p>H&M and Balmain have had absolutely no luck in keeping products from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/19/9566655/hm-balmain-collaboration-prices#4858694">their collaboration</a> from hitting the web early. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/8/9483191/balmain-hm-collection-hack-instagram">Images of the products were leaked online early by a blogger</a> and now <a target="_blank" href="http://www.complex.com/style/2015/10/balmain-hm-on-ebay">Complex notes</a> that resellers are already listing items from the collection on eBay with huge markups.</p>
<p>The hyped collection is sure to sell out immediately and eBay listers are promising customers the most desirable pieces in their size for a hefty price. The collection's most prized styles, like the ones that have been teased for months by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner, are facing the biggest price increase. The mini dress <a target="_blank" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/9/17/9345343/hm-balmain-collaboration-gigi-hadid">worn by Hadid to the <i>Harper Bazaar's </i>Icons party</a> is selling <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FPre-Sale-Balmain-x-H-M-Collection-%2F171976692907%3Fhash%3Ditem280a9c14ab%3Ag%3AyooAAOSw%7EbFWKS%7EP&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F10%2F26%2F9615228%2Fhm-balmain-ebay" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">for $1,100 on eBay</a>, up from the $649 retail price. The beaded blazer <a target="_blank" href="http://www.racked.com/2015/5/17/8618597/balmain-hm-collab-confirmed">Kendall debuted at the Billboard Music Awards</a> will sell in stores for $549 but resellers are already <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FBalmain-x-H-M-Blazer-2015-collection-limited-edition-ALL-Size-%2F121793679130%3Fhash%3Ditem1c5b780f1a%3Ag%3A-wwAAOSwI-BWJ6Me&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F10%2F26%2F9615228%2Fhm-balmain-ebay" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">asking $1,300 for it</a>. While most of these are listed as pre-sale, one <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FBalmain-x-H-M-White-New-York-T-Shirt-Tee-XS-SHIPS-NOW-%2F252141822803%3Fhash%3Ditem3ab4d2e353%3Ag%3Ayk8AAOSw9mFWLVg9&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F10%2F26%2F9615228%2Fhm-balmain-ebay" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">T-shirt was bought at the runway show</a> last week and is available now.</p>
<p>There's a whole range of dresses, T-shirts, accessories, and shoes to <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514733&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XH%2526M%2Bx%2Bbalmain.TRS0%26_nkw%3DH%2526M%2Bx%2Bbalmain%26_sacat%3D0%26rmvSB%3Dtrue&referrer=racked.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.racked.com%2F2015%2F10%2F26%2F9615228%2Fhm-balmain-ebay" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">shop on eBay</a> for those who really want to guarantee they get a certain item. However, even pre-sellers admit they might not get an item and note they will return your money if they are unsuccessful.</p>
<p>In other Balmain x H&M news, the retailer released <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/p/9TQwihAUTf/">a short video on Instagram</a> featuring "The Kendalls." The clip shows several armies led by different versions of Kendall dressed in a range of products from the collab. Our money is on the fierce high-ponied and blazer-wearing Kendall.</p>
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<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A video posted by H&M (@hm) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2015-10-26T12:34:04+00:00">Oct 26, 2015 at 5:34am PDT</time></p>
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<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A video posted by BALMAIN (@balmainparis) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2015-10-26T10:16:45+00:00">Oct 26, 2015 at 3:16am PDT</time></p>
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<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A video posted by H&M (@hm) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2015-10-26T10:19:52+00:00">Oct 26, 2015 at 3:19am PDT</time></p>
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https://www.racked.com/2015/10/26/9615228/hm-balmain-ebayCameron Wolf2015-10-23T12:58:47-04:002015-10-23T12:58:47-04:00Exclusive: The Most Detailed Balmain x H&M Photos Yet
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<p>Since its was confirmed back in May, the news of <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/19/9566655/hm-balmain-collaboration-prices#4858692">H&M's collaboration with French fashion house Balmain</a> has been met with much anticipation from fashion insiders and fast-fashion devotees alike. Pieces of the 100+ piece collection have already popped up here and there — on Kendall Jenner and Jourdan Dunn at the Billboard Music Awards and on Gigi Hadid at a <em>Harper's Bazaar</em> NYFW bash — and were showcased in <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/21/9582186/hm-balmain-kendall-jenner-gigi-hadid-runway-show">a larger-than-life runway event</a> earlier this week, complete with voguing dancers and a Backstreet Boys performance. Now that we're <em>this</em>close to the collab's November 5 release, Racked has exclusive, detailed photos of the collection shot yesterday at the H&M showroom.</p>
<p>Admittedly, <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/10/21/9582186/hm-balmain-kendall-jenner-gigi-hadid-runway-show#4860937">we weren't too impressed</a> at the runway show. The fabrics looked stiff on the models, and the jewelry looked a little too much like costume. But at the showroom, we were pleasantly surprised by how stunning most pieces were up close.</p>
<p>The biggest standout just so happens to be the most expensive. The heavily embellished, deep-V minidress worn by Gigi Hadid clocks in at $649 — a pretty penny for H&M shoppers, but a reasonable deal for a Balmain dress. The hand beading is so intricate it could compete alongside a $4,000 Balmain version. It's also surprisingly heavy, which usually equates to quality materials and hardware.</p>
<p>The runner-up for most impressive item is the silk-velvet embellished blazer, which comes in at around $549. Seen on Kendall Jenner at the <a href="http://www.racked.com/2015/5/17/8618629/red-carpet-billboard-music-awards-crucial-update#4742410">Billboard Music Awards</a> this past May, it seems pretty well-made. The pearl-and-diamond embellishments may be fake, but the stitching is solid.</p>
<p>Out of the entire collection, the mulberry silk skirt was one of the most unexpected winners. Up close, the brushed silk feels luxe. Sure, the draping is not on par with a French atelier's, but coming in at around $99, it's a pretty good buy.</p>
<p>If you're more interested in accessories, consider the roped heels. They're a more luxe alternative to the matching top and at $199, only cost a little extra. The $50 gold earbuds are fun, too. If all you want is a mere memento that this collab happened (and the Balmain France shirts are sold out everywhere), then these are probably your best bet.</p>
https://www.racked.com/2015/10/23/9602912/hm-balmain-review-photosNia Porter