As the clock ticks down to the launch of H&M’s newest designer collaboration with Casey Cadwallader’s Mugler, both brands have been teasing the public with glimpses of what they can expect. From a music video to a full lookbook, the excitement is palpable as the collection promises to deliver Mugler’s signature aesthetics to a wider audience. This unique partnership brings together H&M’s commitment to democratizing design and Mugler’s iconic silhouettes, bridging the gap between high fashion and affordable style.
The H&M x Mugler collection will feature womenswear, menswear, and accessories, incorporating some of the most iconic designs from Mugler’s archives as well as recent runway successes. Cadwallader has been instrumental in reimagining Mugler for the modern age, attracting fans like Hunter Schafer and Megan Thee Stallion. This collaboration with H&M ensures that Cadwallader’s vision reaches an even larger, fashion-savvy demographic.
In a press release, Cadwallader expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “This collection is a watershed moment for the house of Mugler – a chance for us to celebrate our history and the pieces that we are beloved for today“. The range will include Mugler signatures such as catsuits, bodycon dresses, tailoring, denim, and striking jewelry and accessories.
H&M Creative Advisor Ann-Sofie Johansson praised the Mugler team’s generosity, saying, “Casey and the Mugler team have been incredibly generous in offering up so many of the house’s classics and signatures, which shoppers will recognize from the runway and red carpet“. She emphasized that the collection embodies H&M’s ethos of sharing great fashion and democratizing design, with each piece considered an icon.
With prices ranging from $49.99 to $749, the collaboration aims to make luxury fashion more accessible to the masses. This partnership continues H&M’s tradition of collaborating with luxury labels, which began in 2004 with a collection by Karl Lagerfeld. Over the years, H&M has joined forces with several high-profile designers, including Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, Kenzo, Lanvin, Versace, Maison Margiela, and most recently, Simone Rocha.
