WARNING: the following post contains politically incorrect language and offensive photos. Do NOT read if you value your impeccable high style standards or if you’re a born-again Audrey Hepburn.
Ever since I got sucked into the fashion world, I was never wild about Roberto Cavalli’s creations. I was vocal in my disgust that even if (and that’s a BIG IF) I saw a Cavalli item that looked decent, I would never admit it. I wouldn’t want my BFF to hold anything against me!! I’d just shrug my shoulders, give her the “Who-would-actually-buy-THAT?!” look and move along.
So imagine my shock when first heard of the collaboration between H&M and Roberto Cavalli. Welcome to Tackyville. What’s even more surprising are the marketing initiatives which has given so much press exposure and thousands of KDs on something that’s not worth all that hype.
Anyways, to cut a long story short, I went to H&M to check the so-called “hit” collection only to find out that the collection has been sold out within 3 days of releasing it. 3 days ONLY! And what was left were single 4-5 hideous pieces featured here on this post which are now on their way to Dubai to be stocked and re-sent to factory (Why would anyone want to do that!!!!)
So I asked the friendly salesman to show me the remaining pieces before they get sent, just to quench my curiosity. He went to staff’s private room and showed me the pieces. The first thing I said to myself was “Those H&M guys must be laughing all the way to the bank for fooling people to buy that Cavalli crap!!”.
The designs are not different from what you always see in any cheap high-street chains. The quality of the material used and the stitching is beyond terrible. And the pricing is simply ridicules. The only item that was OK was the white tuxedo jacket which was also featured in Elle magazine (November issue). However, it still didn’t look all-that in real life. Here, you be the judge.
Ever since I got sucked into the fashion world, I was never wild about Roberto Cavalli’s creations. I was vocal in my disgust that even if (and that’s a BIG IF) I saw a Cavalli item that looked decent, I would never admit it. I wouldn’t want my BFF to hold anything against me!! I’d just shrug my shoulders, give her the “Who-would-actually-buy-THAT?!” look and move along.
So imagine my shock when first heard of the collaboration between H&M and Roberto Cavalli. Welcome to Tackyville. What’s even more surprising are the marketing initiatives which has given so much press exposure and thousands of KDs on something that’s not worth all that hype.
Anyways, to cut a long story short, I went to H&M to check the so-called “hit” collection only to find out that the collection has been sold out within 3 days of releasing it. 3 days ONLY! And what was left were single 4-5 hideous pieces featured here on this post which are now on their way to Dubai to be stocked and re-sent to factory (Why would anyone want to do that!!!!)
So I asked the friendly salesman to show me the remaining pieces before they get sent, just to quench my curiosity. He went to staff’s private room and showed me the pieces. The first thing I said to myself was “Those H&M guys must be laughing all the way to the bank for fooling people to buy that Cavalli crap!!”.
The designs are not different from what you always see in any cheap high-street chains. The quality of the material used and the stitching is beyond terrible. And the pricing is simply ridicules. The only item that was OK was the white tuxedo jacket which was also featured in Elle magazine (November issue). However, it still didn’t look all-that in real life. Here, you be the judge.
Bottom line, never let the media misguide you on what’s hip and stylish. Always trust your sense of style and use it.
Comments
Anyway there's a lot of demand for "tacky" clothing if u havent noticed!
i used to think like you. i used to be appalled by Cavalli main line full stop... only until couple seasons ago when he started doing some cute flowy tunics that work extremely well dressed down in the summer teamed with some alaia sandal flats..
so when H&M decided do a collab i thought "great". obviously quality will never be great. thats just H&M and what one should expect for the price. but i believe the low price point IS the whole point of this. Roberto wants to obviously reach out to e v e r y o n e.
i wouldnt mind the tunic made for the collab and i (not tooo shyly) can admit that. i dont mind it sitting next to my david szeto and derek lam in my wardrobe :)
does that make me tacky? i wouldnt say so. but im surely confident with my style...
now if only i could find one!!!
;)
he is making dersses that fit evry body
thin
pregnant
full figured
bitchy(sorry)
i gusse that what people want and now he went for the very reasonable prices and the most wanted shop in the world h&m
so he knows whats hes doing
and as long as u keep ur dignity and great taste of fashion fear nothing my love elegent people are special and unique
viva confashion
Of all I thought the least you would like his work to appreciate his intricate designs and fine detailing, as mentioned above specially his latest designs.
Well regarding his H&M collection there had to be some good pieces seeing they were sold out! it can't be that all the people that bought the items all over the world had no taste and were tacky. Or do you think they are?
Sorry couldn't let you bash Cavalli while I stay quite .. a true fashionista wouldn't let it pass by ;) at the end of the day we are discussing a Major designer and his art work ..
Yup.. and I think most people were after the name, not the design or the quality.
this lady
I know.. I think a big part of it being sold out is because of all the media hype.
anonymous
But the problem was that the Cavalli collection for H&M was not cheap at all compared to the usual H&M pricing. And that's why I was shocked. One of the dresses was being sold for KD 70! I wouldn't want to spend THAT much on an H&M dress.
As long as you're confident with your style, that's what really matters :)
new bride
Did you get to see the entire collection?
joy
I guess this is his way of reaching the masses! :P
W
Being a fashion addict does not dictate that I have to like every designer there is. Yes, I do appreciate some of the efforts in his "runway" designs as I mentioned in my post's intro, but I just can't force myself to like him.
And by all means, feel free to say whatever you feel like saying on my blog. That's the whole purpose of a Fashionistas' discussion ;)