November 1, 2012

PREVIEW MMM X H&M

I was invited to the preview of Maison Martin Margiela for H&M this afternoon. Welcomed with a white notebook with MMM logo and a matching white pencil. It was an upclose & interesting experience with the most anticipated collaboration of the year. From feeling the fabrics to trying on my favorite pieces in the all white fitting room. Every piece is a re-edition of MMM signature/iconic styles from the last 23 years since Maison's founding. MMM's key aesthetics approach are Shape & volume, Oversized, Process of tailioring, Ambiguity and Transformation. MMM's color anatomy goes along the colors of white, black, red, nude and silver. It is indeed a unique opportunity to work with H&M to create something special for all. In a new perspective.

I also liked that they had it labeled on each garment so that you know which season/year it was manufactured. All retail prices ranging from SGD $17.90 - $549. It is considered reasonable for die-hard fans of MMM like myself. Even the menswear were looking good. 
Below items in clockwise direction: 
Leather bracelet // SGD59.90
Enlarged keyring bracelet // SGD 79.90
Enlarged keyring necklace // SGD 99.90.
Hand painted loafers for men // SGD 299.90
Below here is a drawstring bag to package the enlarged watch frame bracelet. Again, showing you the year/season this design was created.
 
Below is a Mens faceless watch bracelet // SGD 79.90
Up-side down handbag // SGD 199
Boots with Plexi heels // SGD 449
These invisible heels were very comfortable even though they were not my size. 
Plexi was not heavy at all. 
Candy wrapper clutch which most girls are eyeing on. It has a long zipper at centre and with soft metallic synthetic material. 
About the size of two laptops perhaps. Ticket price // SGD 99.90
Painted jeans // SGD 159
Shoes were obviously not my size. Too big on me! 
This is a horizontal worn dress that comes in two colorways - blue and black. 
It took me a while to figure out how to wear the sleeves. Not the usual way of wearing a typical shirt dress with puff sleeves. Fabric was great and so was the silhouette.
Ridiculously oversized for me. The coat will carry me when I run in my louboutins. Not the other way round. Lol. But great piece to own. 
Lining dress with a black jacket ensemble.
I accessorise it with a hair lock necklace in black.The necklace is also the lowest ticket price item in the entire collection. 

This is probably one of my longest post on my blog. Tongue-in-cheek!

116 comments:

katya said...

i love boots and shoes!

Daniella said...

Wow what an amazing day you must of had!! Great photos, I would love to own a piece from this collection! :)

Take care,

Daniella xox

Unknown said...

That's simply amazing!!

StaceyKo said...

Love those jeans abd invisible heel shoes!

xoxo

| l e n e r d | said...

If you get the last look....
U'll be my icon forever...´
oh wait...you already are! Ahahah

loved this

MILEX said...

this white + black look with coat is to die for.

Beckerman Girls said...

SOOOOOOOO hott, that last pic!!!! I love seein you wear one of our fav' looks! We just went to the NY party and previewed the collection there and it's THAAAAAT AMAMAMAMZZZZZZING! WE are sooo obsessed!!!
kisses
xoThe Beckerman Girls

www.BeckermanBitePlate.com

FREE FALL said...

So great ! Beautyful and classy!

Xxx

Abangarang.blogspot.com

Despina said...

Amazing collection!! I love the super-baggy jeans !!
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Carmen said...

Great post! I´m really interested in the heels!
xx
www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

Francois said...

Thank you, it was great to find this faux fur scarf as it cost me almots nothing and as I can wear it with anything :D Wow you're so lucky! I looove your post! Can't wait to see the collection in stores! The blue dress is made for you! xoxo FB

Samuel Alexander said...

the enlarged watch frame bracelet is so cool. we wish we have H&M here in Indonesia.

BackOfTheOne said...

sorry i won't comment this :D
too much for me i will be tell u
when we talk
lol
love you my life

Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

Thank you for such a wonderful review and photos. I am really looking forward to seeing the pieces (or whatever is available by the time the shop is open :) ) Absolutely love the footwear and the clutches. x

becks said...

classy! love it!

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Sootjeelina said...

So cool you got invited! I love the items, especially the black leather jacket and the transparent-heeled shoes, I need them both!

xo Sootjeelina

Jamie lee said...

You're so lucky you got to check it out I person. I especially love the accessories, they are so perfect

criscrascrus said...

amazing pieces, i love them!

Kim Nguyen said...

Oh my god... I LOVE these items! I'm so excited for this to be released here in San Francisco!

I'm following you :)

-Kim
www.KimKardashnguyen.com

tiebow-tie.com said...

Can't wait to shop it!
kisses)

inkarlcerating said...

such a meaty blog post!!! love this. thnx for sharing

trishie said...

That is an interesting collection. I skipped H&M on my last trip to Singapore, think I will stop by next time i'm in town.

Maiken said...

what an exciting post!! a great way to start my morning :P
anyway, I don't like the clothes but the footwear is so amazing, totally my cup of tea! I would take it all :P
and I really like those bags as well. and the watch shaped bracelet for men. I would totally wear it!
too bad I probably can't see any of those pieces since H&M will come to Estonia in the end of next year.

Maiken,
Maikeni blogi - part of me

Jessica said...

lovely and unique

Jessica
http://www.jumpintopuddles.com

Lyosha Varezhkina said...

amazing post! so very inspiring!great collection

Lyosha
Inside and Outside Blog

My Unfinished Life said...

I love the faceless bracelet most!!

and i love your hair!!!

http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.in/

Absolutely Mrs. K said...

so curious about this collection! it looks amazing

Arnold Teja said...

Woooow! Looks great! I want the wrapper candy clutch!

marie said...

the collection is very artistic

personally it is the accessory that I like


thks for the visit ISSA :)


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Cazals Clélia said...

omg, crazy :)

Unknown said...

Crazy patterns and styles, but looks good!!
Thanks for your comment on my blog!

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Vanesa Cruz said...

I love all the outfits you tried on especially the white dress with the black coat! :)

C . N E X X said...

Nice outfits ;)
I following you now and I hope u can follow me back.;D

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Ade Kurnianingrum Handika Putri said...

awesome♥

babycatface said...

Wow, your blog is amazing, love the way you care about it, and love your look.
Thanks for visiting me.

Cat kisses.

Unknown said...

hi dear thanks for the comment! I've prepared a post like this too for the next week!
I love this post, great job!
What about follow each other?? let me know! kisses,Marikaityusk

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Marta said...

I was planning to get myself the key ring necklace, but I still don't know how it's gonna look on me, so I'm not sure. I'm definitely getting myself the notebook though :)

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Unknown said...

I love your blog, would you like to follow each other?!?

Marti said...

I love this minimalism style! <3

xoxo
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Unknown said...

I'm so in love with your blog I'm your new follower hope you can follow back

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Oliwia Jaworska said...

Beautiful collection! ♥
xx

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Elena said...

Awesome items!!! The hand painted loafers are really cool-love it!!!
Kisses
Elena
http://dcinstyle.com/blog/

Marcela Gmd said...

Interesting collection!!! you look so pretty!!!
I love the shoes!!!
Happy beginning of the new month!!

Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

Shopaholic said...

GREAT!
LOVE!

Unknown said...

such a beautiful collection! love all the coats
xx mili

callmemaeby.blogspot.com/

Borjana said...

I loooove this collection and can't wait to fight for some things!:)
Can you tell me please the size of the body you've tried?I'm not sure about the size I should get since it's body?My size or size smaller so it could be tight on my body?
xx
B.
http://www.beeswonderland.com

Unknown said...

thanks for visiting my blog and for you comment! great post!You're so lucky ti be inveted there :)

I follow you npw on bloglovin! follow me back? :)

xoxo

Unknown said...

Many thanks for your comment on my blog, I am a new follower you by, twitter, instagram
And GFC!!!
Really good job on this blog! i love it!

Katie Frank said...

wow you have amazing blog!:) just followed you! x
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Jelena Dimić said...

Cool post! I'm dying over those boots with transparent heels/platforms (can't tell). It's an amazing collection!
The last top is so freaky, love it. :D
I'm following you now. :D If you want, you can find me on: http://the-wandering-heart.blogspot.com
Lots of love! <3

Unknown said...

i love you! ;)

Rasz said...

incredible collection- the last one-top is gorgeous

babycatface said...

I already had done it.

Seriously, love your blog sweetie.

Cat kisses.

mademoiselle mode said...

OMG !! I love the last top and the watch / bracelet

http://www.mademoisellemode.com/
Des bisous

Anonymous said...

Wow!! A really nice collection! Beautiful photos xxx
Thanks for your comment on my blog!
Love, Leonie
___
http://pompouscrackpotnotions.blogspot.com

Nagore Gonzalez said...

OMG it's so so so cool that u're been there! I love the clothes, the last picture it's amazing! All the season very minimalist, the clock without a clock it's amazing.
xx
http://wastedyouthwithyou.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Lucky you getting to preview the collection :)

www.thesequincinderella.com

StylishByNature said...

AWESOME !!

Win precious earrings worth $135 !!
❤ StylishByNature.com

7sevendays said...

Thanx for your comment.
I am in love with this collection, I surely have a look

M said...

PLEASE:
Check out my TRUNK SHOW AND GIVEAWAY this week to help support HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS!!

PLEASE PASS ALONG! XO

http://bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com/2012/11/stella-dot-x-red-cross-trunk-show-and.html

xx.M
www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

Monsterchen said...

omg i especially adore that blue dress with the insane sleeves and this body amazing!
love and kiss,mary
http://www.maryloucinnamon.com/

Montse said...

Nice blog!
I'm following you now! Follow my blog too?
Thank you

Lyriel Bee said...

Hi Issa! I'm glad I found your blog, it's awesome :)I really liked the white notebook and the shoes.
Keep up !

ThefashionFlite said...

just loved the fact u got to try that beautiful stuff ! great collection !
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Anonymous said...

Klasa! :)
Piękne zdjęcia

Ksenia said...

thank u for comment on my blog
I love ur blog so much
followed u
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Claudia González said...

wow! Awesome blog! :)

xx

-- I want to live in L. A --

Unknown said...

absolutely loooove those shoes with the clear heel!! WOW! followed you via RSS :)

miss drifted snow white

Elisabeth said...

Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog! You must visit Helsinki - it's such a wonderful city!

xxx
E from Helsinki
http://dragonflyelisabeth.blogspot.fi/

moiminnie said...

Wow so jealous of you for being invited to the opening! Love the coat on you, it seems a good size to me! And those jeans in the last photo, I so want them! www.moiminnie.blogspot.com xx

Adriana Carmen said...

Hi!Thanks for stopping by my blog.Great post!
I'm following you now
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https://www.facebook.com/dailyfashiondream

Sam said...

the preview looks amazing, a very chic and ultra sophisticated collection

Beauty Follower said...

Great pieces!

Yuka said...

so much good stuff!! but that clutch!! i need that clutch!

Anonymous said...

Wow wow I love it! :)

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Tiffany said...

this looks great, lucky you! btw i really like that shade of blue you're demonstrating above, such a cool color!

ADesign said...

Thank u sweetie for ur comment, luved ur pics and ur blog
So i'm following u back on GFC and Bloglovin #148

Kisses!

valerierbrems said...

That faceless watch is so high on my wish list!

Universeandyou said...

You are so LUCKY !!! How cool is that !

I really love the shoes, the jacket and that line dress !

PS: I LOVEEEE your nails !

www.universeandyou.com.br

xoxo from Ellen

Unknown said...

Great post!

I can't wait to add them to my basket :p

Love,

Janice
the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.com

gvozdishe said...

OMG! Great review! Love all items!
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Y además sombreros said...

Unos detalles y modelos increibles.
Un beso.

LoveT. said...

Wow ,amazing! Thanks for Sharing!

kisses ♡

Aleksandra said...

Amazing collection !
I love your last look ! I'm crazy about these jeans !

http://www.olastory.com/

Carmen said...

Everything is just amazing ~ especially those shoes!

Carmen Ri.

sonia // daring coco said...

Times like this I wish I lived overseas, wow what an amazing, amazing collection. Those plexi heels are beyond perfection! LOVE!

FYI your hair is looking awesome lovely!
SDMxx
www.daringcoco.com

Sarah Lewis said...

OMG ! I love this post and your blog is so gorgeous ! I followed you, I would love it if you visited my blog and maybe followed me too if you like it !


xoxo

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Unknown said...

what a beautiful look into this collection! re-issuing items from old collections was such an amazing idea--i can't wait til it all comes out. xx

Stillwear

Time of style said...

love this collection!! and pretty photos! i'm following you ;)

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Catarina said...

thanks! amazing post... love this collection! :) xx

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LIGIA from ELCOFRE said...

very nice shoes its a shame that are not your size

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RaeAbigael said...

fabulous photos! :)) great post! i like your blog :D

xoxo,
http://raellarina.blogspot.com

Carolyna's world said...

so stunning post honey :-) I love this collection and it's great taht you could feel them on your skin

lizchewy said...

This collection looks incredible. I am totally lusting over the candy wrapper clutch and the faceless watch bracelet.

Liz
chewylove.blogspot.com

Caro * said...

Amazing pictures, the perfecto is just fabulous :)

Martha Lozano said...

Waoooo!!
Great post!
<3 Love it


MarthaL.

Nena said...

I'm already in love with the notebook haha

http://turn-it-insideout.blogspot.be

Francois said...

Thank you so much!! Haaa the collection is out in 7 daaaayyyyssss :D

Vogue Villain said...

Now I'm even more excited for the collection!
Thanks for sharing!
I love your lucite wedges.
www.voguevillain.com

June said...

Great collection Melissa! I love the candy wrapper clutches! They are so super cool! BTW I've seen celebrities in the same top as you :)
xx
www.junewantsitall.com

ROXTHEFOX said...

So excited for this collection! Great blog, want to follow each other?

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M said...

ENTER MY NEW GIVEAWAY!
SUPPORT THE RED CROSS!
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xx.M
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Bla bla said...

Oooooh, you lucky lady! We don't have showrooms like this one!These wedges are just awesome! And you are very stunning in this sky-blue dress/coat! Beautiful!
I have to wait for 15th November....
How's life in Singapore???
Don't get shocked with my new template...
Lots of kisses and hugs
Anika

Patricia Fresquet said...

amazing photoss, i love your boots !! :)


i wait in my blog ♥

Laura said...

I'm not sure this collection is for me, it's not really my style!! But I do love the candy clutch :)

♥ Lovely Pretty World ♥

Unknown said...

that is really cool I bet that must have been a lot of fun! I really like H&M! I like that long dress on you! IT looks really amazing!
have a wonderful day!
~Morgan

shortsleevedpants.com

My Own Strange Little World said...

Hi Melissa!! How is everything!! It seems ou had great fun trying out all the pieces from the MMM collection!! Even if they were so big, you still look great!! I specially love the look in the last picture! I'm still very busy with my courses (I'm currently studying Community Management and French) and also looking for a decent job somewhere in the world. My dream would be working in a fashion-related company (even if it's small) in France or Italy. But it's hard to get a decent job, because they all ask for a few years of working experience in the same area... they refuse to give an opportunity to young and well prepared people!! so frustrating!! Anyway, I'm sorry to bore you with all my thoughts, haha. Hope you have an amazing week!!

http://myownstrangelittle-world.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I want the candy clutch SO MUCH!

▲ WOLF WHISTLE ▲

CoronadosDeModa said...

Hi girl! u visited my blog a time ago, and now im visiting your space! I had been a while without posting on my site .. but now I'm back!
I love the photos from your blog!,

I became a follower of your blog now!!;) I'll be waiting for u in my site, and if you want, I invite you to become a follower!!!

kisses from argentina!
Memi
CORONADOS DE MODA

Svetlana said...

Nice post! I can't wait to get some nice pieces from this collection.

I think this oversize coat is really cool. Need to try it,out.

Marie said...

tks you , yu are so cute !

Ileana said...

So cool u got the chance to attend! ;D
xoxo

novelstyle.blogspot.com

p.s. Don't forget to check the Maison Marting Margiela with H&M GIVEAWAY going on my blog ^^

modezirkus. said...

Really nice !
Love you in the 2 last outfits and with the big wool coat. Looks really great on you!
xx
http://cirqueduseneca.blogspot.de/

Jacquii Lie said...

Incredibly jealous that you got to preview this collection! It looks amazing, I think the one I want the most are those invisible heels...if only there were H&M in Sydney!

Couture Caddy

Miss fashionmix said...

I'm totally in love with those heels!!!

Ivana Split said...

fabulous post and such outfit...That blue dress is a dream! I love how arty it is...I have drawn that kind of kimono inspired dresses a few times.

sorry about the shoes not being the right size...hate when that happens.