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100 Dashing Designer Collaborations

From Mass-Market High Fashion to Dotty Artist-Designer Collabs

— September 1, 2012 — Business
The fashion world has experienced somewhat of a revolution in which designer collaborations reign supreme.

High fashion houses come together with mass retailers in collaboration to make designer duds affordable. The most high-profile cases have been seen with Swedish multinational retail behemoth H&M who has worked with iconic brands like Versace, Lanvin and most recently the highly anticipated Maison Martin Margiela collection. Also at the forefront of this phenomenon are brands like Target and Topshop who boast collaborations with Jason Wu, Missoni and Mary Katrantzou.

Following the legacy of the visionary Diana Vreeland, the idea of accessibility and the mix of high-low has evolved exponentially. This mix, and by extension collaborations have become a highly prominent aspect of today’s fashion industry.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
97
Hide-and-Seek Couture
Hide-and-Seek Couture
The Comme de Garcons x Where's Waldo Capsule Collection is Playful
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96
Fashion Titan Lip Dubs
Fashion Titan Lip Dubs
Rebecca Minkoff 'Call Me Maybe' Video Stars Man Repeller and Hilary Rhoda
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95
Musically Inclined Collaborations
Musically Inclined Collaborations
The Rachel Roy x Seu Jorge Collection Channels Brazilian Beauty
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94
Couture Collaboration Clips
Couture Collaboration Clips
A Sneak Peek at Marni for H & M Before it Debuts in Spring 2012
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93
Moroccan Fashion Films
Moroccan Fashion Films
The Marni for H&M Line Releases its New Commercial
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92
Couture Icon Collaboration Exhibits
Couture Icon Collaboration Exhibits
The Schiaparelli and Prada 'Impossible Conversations' Display
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91
Lush Fur-Clad Headphones
Lush Fur-Clad Headphones
Oscar de la Renta and Dr Dre Team Up to Create Beat-Blaring Earmuffs
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90
Tri-Hued Skater Gear
Tri-Hued Skater Gear
The 5boro X Carhartt SS 2012 Collection is Simple and Memorable
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89
Gaming Fashion Films
Gaming Fashion Films
The Louis Vuitton 'Spot the Difference' Video Playfully Entices
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88
Rocker-Chic Designer Diffusions
Rocker-Chic Designer Diffusions
Karl Lagerfeld 'Karl' Line Will Offer Affordable Fashions
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87
Wine Fashion Pairings
Wine Fashion Pairings
The Le Clos Jordanne + Harry Rosen Collaboration Celebrates Stylish Fathers
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86
Thug City Skateboard Videos
Thug City Skateboard Videos
The 5boro X Carhartt Collaboration is Commemorated With Epic Sessions
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85
Fashionable Collaboration Clips
Fashionable Collaboration Clips
The Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kasuma Video is Vintage Chic
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84
Chic Robotic Ads
Chic Robotic Ads
The Versace For H & M Commercial is Perplexingly Posh
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83
Designer Scrap Attire
Designer Scrap Attire
The H & M Waste Collection is Made from Lanvin Scraps
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82
Eccentric Anniversary Accessories
Eccentric Anniversary Accessories
The Lanvin Happy Les 10 Ans Collection is Bold and Youthful
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81
Faceless Designer Collaborations
Faceless Designer Collaborations
The Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Rumors are Confirmed
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80
Dotted Designer Roadsters
Dotted Designer Roadsters
The Jun Watanabe Smart Car Collaboration is Playful
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79
Juxtaposed Angular Eco Jewelry
Juxtaposed Angular Eco Jewelry
The Ada Zanditon 2012 ASOS Collection is Green and Gorgeous
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78
Haute High-Top Kicks
Haute High-Top Kicks
The Marc Jacobs Wingtip Sneaker is Couture With Street Appeal
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77
90s Punk Revival Campaigns
90s Punk Revival Campaigns
The Agyness Deyn for Dr. Martens Short Evokes Chic Nostalgia
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76
Stylish Voyeur Ads (UPDATE)
Stylish Voyeur Ads (UPDATE)
The Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 Campaign Stars Abbey Lee Kershaw
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75
Colorful Keyboard Carriers
Colorful Keyboard Carriers
This Travel Bag by Jeremy Scott and Longchamp is Computer-Inspired
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74
Polka-Dot-Infused Fashion Displays
Polka-Dot-Infused Fashion Displays
The Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Selfridges Pop-Up is Exuberant
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73
Giant Doll Bloggers
Giant Doll Bloggers
The Missoni for Target Blogger Marina is a 25-Foot-Tall Doll
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72
Fashion Designer Faucets
Fashion Designer Faucets
Jason Wu for Brizo Spring 2012 Collection Offers Haute Housewares
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71
Coral Chevron Goggles
Coral Chevron Goggles
Shred the Hills with the BKRW x Oakley 'Crowbar Snow' Shades
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70
Rapper Couture Ads
Rapper Couture Ads
The T by Alexander Wang Fall 2012 Campaign Features Azealia Banks
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69
Eco Denim Collaborations
Eco Denim Collaborations
Topshop and Bionic Yarn Launches Sustainable Jeans
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68
Designer Diffusion Captures
Designer Diffusion Captures
KARL by Karl Lagerfeld for Net-A-Porter Snapped by Designer Himself
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67
Girl Power Canvas Kicks
Girl Power Canvas Kicks
The Chloe Sevigny Platform Sneakers are Reminiscent of the Spice Girls
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66
Style Icons as Designers
Style Icons as Designers
Chloe Sevigny for Uniqlo
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65
Charming French-Inspired Diffusions
Charming French-Inspired Diffusions
Chic Pieces in the Jason Wu for Target Collection
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64
Orante Surrealist Series
Orante Surrealist Series
'The Surrealist Ideal' by Erik Madigan Heck Boasts Katrantzou's Fashions
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63
Affordable Bejeweled Designer Collections
Affordable Bejeweled Designer Collections
Anna Dello Russo for H&M is Eccentric and Eclectic
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62
Rebellious Rhinestone Necklaces
Rebellious Rhinestone Necklaces
Up-and-Coming Designer Fenton/Fallon for J.Crew
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61
Tie-Dye Kick Collaborations
Tie-Dye Kick Collaborations
The Keds x Urban Outfitters Sneakers are Brightly Beaming
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60
Dragon-Embossed Notepads
Dragon-Embossed Notepads
The Moleskine x Shanghai Tang Notebooks Celebrate a Historic Culture
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59
Pattern Clashing Collections
Pattern Clashing Collections
The Basso and Brooke x Cambridge Satchel Company Line is Playful
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58
Street Style Artist Mashups
Street Style Artist Mashups
The Kevin Lyons X MEI Collection is a Culture Junkie's Dream
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57
Dotty Artist-Designer Collabs
Dotty Artist-Designer Collabs
Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Team Up To Create New Line
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56
Super-Sized Bows
Super-Sized Bows
The Prabal Gurung at J.Crew Collection is Fun and Sophisticated
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55
Vintage Army Clothing Caps
Vintage Army Clothing Caps
The Ludwig Van x Quintin Co. 'Scout Series' Hat Uses WWII-Era Fabrics
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54
Kitchen Chic Aprons
Kitchen Chic Aprons
Sandqvist x C-Store x Ekstedt Line Introduces Stylish Looks for the Chef
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53
Affordable Global Fashion
Affordable Global Fashion
Tracy Feith Signs Onto Target's GO! International Label
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52
Re-Imagined Iconic Outerwear
Re-Imagined Iconic Outerwear
The Barbour x Wood Wood 10th Anniversary Jacket Updates the Classic
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51
Silver Cocoon Jackets
Silver Cocoon Jackets
The +J Collection for Uniqlo Returns for the Third Time
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50
Blue Collar Collections
Blue Collar Collections
The Topman Denim Jacket Project is Chic
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49
Army-Ready Capsule Collections
Army-Ready Capsule Collections
Karl Lagerfeld for Hogan Spring 2011 Line is Military Chic
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48
Kooky Kid Collections
Kooky Kid Collections
The Stella McCartney for Kids 2010 Line is for Every Child
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47
Literary Punk Fashion
Literary Punk Fashion
H & M Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Collection Brings the Attitude
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46
Stylish Sporty Shops
Stylish Sporty Shops
Step into the First-Ever Adidas by Stella Mccartney Store
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45
Graphic Geometry Menswear
Graphic Geometry Menswear
The Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 Menswear Campaign Stands Out
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44
Masterful Camo Murals
Masterful Camo Murals
The RJ X Liu Bolin Collaboration is Illusionary and Fun
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43
Screaming Croc Shift Dresses
Screaming Croc Shift Dresses
Topshop Launches Christopher Kane Collection
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42
Flirty Fashion Collabs
Flirty Fashion Collabs
Zac Posen for Target is Tastefully Feminine
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41
Hip-Hop High Tops
Hip-Hop High Tops
The Supra x Just Blaze Skytop II Sneakers are Seriously Swagged Out
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40
Frosty Color-Block Fashion
Frosty Color-Block Fashion
The Frida Gustavsson H & M Winter 2011 Shoot is Hot and Cool
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39
Zigzag Designer Diffusions
Zigzag Designer Diffusions
The Full Missoni for Target Line is Finally Revealed
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38
70s-Inspired Accessory Editorials
70s-Inspired Accessory Editorials
The Ton Heukels H&M x Marni Shoot is Retro-Infused
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37
Wallet-Friendly Designer Duds
Wallet-Friendly Designer Duds
The Missoni for Target Collection Brings High Fashion to the Masses
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36
Collaborating Knitwear
Collaborating Knitwear
Sonia Rykiel and H&M Team Up for a Parisian Chic Collection
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35
Pretty Printed Lingerie
Pretty Printed Lingerie
The Second Josie Natori for Target Collection is Sweet & Seductive
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34
Sporty Feminine Fashion
Sporty Feminine Fashion
The Mossimo for Target Spring 2010 Collection is Fun and Flirty
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33
Global Retail Fashion
Global Retail Fashion
Thakoon Panichgul for Target Go International
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32
Literary Thriller Fashion
Literary Thriller Fashion
Get the Full Look at the H & M x Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Line
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31
Retail Couture
Retail Couture
Mizrahi Out, McQueen In at Target for Spring
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30
Mass-Market High Fashion
Mass-Market High Fashion
Isaac Mizrahi Leaves Target for Liz Claiborne
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29
Modern Utilitarian Catwalks
Modern Utilitarian Catwalks
The Topshop Unique Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Collection is Urban
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28
Comfy Couture Mash-Ups
Comfy Couture Mash-Ups
The Versace for H&M Spring 2012 Men's Cruise Collection is Haute and Cozy
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27
Hip-Hop Collaboration Kicks
Hip-Hop Collaboration Kicks
The Reebok Kamikaze III Mid Sneakers Get a Co-Sign From Swizz Beatz
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26
Androgynous Minimalist Ensembles
Androgynous Minimalist Ensembles
The +J for Uniqlo Spring Summer 2011 line is Simple and Chic
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25
Affordable Couture Collections
Affordable Couture Collections
The Versace H&M Collaboration Brings High Fashion to Low Prices
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24
Bubble Blazers
Bubble Blazers
Jil Sander Uniqlo Fall/Winter 2010 Pads Down Business Jackets
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23
Dotted Designer Collaborations (UPDATE)
Dotted Designer Collaborations (UPDATE)
The Yayoi Kusama for Louis Vuitton Collection is Spunky
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22
Bulbous Floral Fashions
Bulbous Floral Fashions
The Mary Katrantzou for Topshop Collaboration is Extremely Structural
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21
Barb-Boasting Booties
Barb-Boasting Booties
The Iris van Herpen and United Nude 'Thorn' Collection is Sharply Venomous
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20
Serene Fashionista Portraits
Serene Fashionista Portraits
Ruby Aldridge Rocks MiH Jeans x Shopbop Resort 2012
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19
Billowy Fashion Collaborations
Billowy Fashion Collaborations
The Tucker for Target Collection Hits Stores This Fall
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18
Rocker-Chic Collaboration Projects
Rocker-Chic Collaboration Projects
The Versace for H & M Campaign is Fierce
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17
Fabulous Fruit-Printed Pieces
Fabulous Fruit-Printed Pieces
The Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 Collection is Pastel Chic
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16
Funky Printed Sneaks
Funky Printed Sneaks
Converse x Marimekko Spring Collection is Patterned & Peppy
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15
Haute Bicycle Lookbooks
Haute Bicycle Lookbooks
The Strellson x Bianchi White Edition Collection is Masculine and Sultry
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14
Art Deco-Inspired Jewelry
Art Deco-Inspired Jewelry
The Lulu Frost for J.Crew Collection Oozes Retro Glam
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13
Pantless Diffusion Lines
Pantless Diffusion Lines
The Rodarte Target Collection Isn't All That Practical
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12
Wild Safari Sportswear
Wild Safari Sportswear
The Jeremy Scott Adidas Originals 2011 Fall/Winter Lookbook is Roaring
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11
Racy Lacy Sportswear
Racy Lacy Sportswear
The Jeremy Scott Adidas Originals by Originals AW10 Collection
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10
Cozy Beige Sweater Dresses
Cozy Beige Sweater Dresses
Anja Rubik Looks Stylish & Warm in H & M Winter Collection 2011 Ads
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9
Sporty Hybrid Designer Footwear (UPDATE)
Sporty Hybrid Designer Footwear (UPDATE)
The Nike Cole Haan LunarGrand Shoe Has Style and Comfort
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8
Budget-Friendly High Fashion
Budget-Friendly High Fashion
‘McQ Alexander McQueen' Fashions Hit the Bargain Racks at
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7
Chic Parisian Mass Fashion (UPDATE)
Chic Parisian Mass Fashion (UPDATE)
Check Out the Full Jason Wu for Target Lookbook
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6
Double Trouble Fashion Shows
Double Trouble Fashion Shows
The Lanvin for H&M Runway Show Features Couture Alternatives
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5
Classy Computer Cases
Classy Computer Cases
Want Organic for J Crew is a Collaboration Made in Laptop Heaven
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4
Sky-High Patterned Shoes
Sky-High Patterned Shoes
The Jeffrey Campbell for Black Milk Collection is out of This World
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3
See-Through Kicks
See-Through Kicks
Jeremy Scott Adidas JS Wings Spring/Summer 2011 Sneakers are Crystal Clear
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2
Patriotic Pink-Haired Lookbooks (UPDATE)
Patriotic Pink-Haired Lookbooks (UPDATE)
The Wildfox White Label Spring Campaign is Retro
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1
Boho Wedding Dress Collaborations
Boho Wedding Dress Collaborations
The Richard Nicoll for Topshop Bridal Collection is Chic
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