# Affordable Couture Lookbooks The Full Balmain x H&M Collection Has Finally Been Revealed By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmain-x-hm-collection References: [gq](http://www.gq.com/gallery/balmain-hm-collection-menswear-looks) & [vogue](http://www.vogue.com/13360398/balmain-hm-collaboration-collection-looks/) Less than a month before it hits stores worldwide, the [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection) x [H&M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom) collection has finally been revealed in a full lookbook. While fashion fans impatiently await the affordable couture they can lust after these photos of the beautiful apparel. While the mega fast fashion retailer has partnered with many designers before, no other collection has been as lush and heavily decorated as the Balmain x H&M collection. This upcoming line features satin, skintight tailoring, embroidery, pearl embellishments, leather and fur. The collection is made of both women's and menswear while the day and evening looks are accompanied by accessories and footwear. The Balmain x H&M collection will hit H&M stores worldwide on November 5th, 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Couture:** The Balmain x H&M collection offers affordable couture fashion for fashion enthusiasts. - **Fast Fashion Partnerships:** Mega fast fashion retailers like H&M are continuing to collaborate with high-end designers for limited-edition collections. - **Luxury-inspired Streetwear:** The Balmain x H&M collection showcases the growing trend of luxury-inspired streetwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers like H&M can capitalize on the demand for affordable couture fashion through collaborations with high-end designers. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore new opportunities to produce luxury-inspired streetwear that combines high-end design elements with affordability. - **Fashion Accessories:** With the Balmain x H&M collection featuring accessories and footwear, the fashion accessories industry can seize the chance to create affordable luxury-inspired products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Feminine Spring Apparel Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femininity-in-bloom.md) - [Glam Indian Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anamika-khanna-x-hm.md) - [Collaborative Circular Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heron-preston-1.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Luxe Slope-Ready Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection.md) - [Dark Musical-Film-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz.md) - [Show-Inspired Tropical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-white-lotus-1.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md)