While I love the whimsy of summer dressing, I always find myself missing the sharpness of winter style once temperatures rise. There’s something irresistibly chic about a structured blazer, crisp denim and a monochrome palette that breezy linens and florals just can’t replace.
Good news, then, that H&M’s new designer collaboration with Wardrobe.NYC is already looking ahead to autumn. A minimalist fashion lover’s dream, the capsule reflects the New York label’s ethos of a streamlined, considered wardrobe. It’s not about trends, but timeless pieces to last you season after season.
Anchored by Wardrobe.NYC signatures – think wool-blend blazers and matching mini skirts, denim co-ords, oversized coats, and bodysuit basics – the collection delivers effortless outfit formulas.
Ever since its groundbreaking collection with Karl Lagerfeld in 2004, H&M has made designer fashion more accessible through its coveted partnerships. Over the years, the retailer has teamed up with some of the industry’s biggest names, including Maison Margiela, Versace, Erdem and Stella McCartney.
Its latest launches today (6 August), and if previous H&M collaborations are anything to go by, the 29-strong line is sure to sell out. Build your ultimate minimalist wardrobe below with my top H&M x Wardrobe.NYC picks – all at high street prices.
H&M x Wardrobe.NYC double breasted wool blazer
Find the right wool, oversized blazer, and you’ll wear it all season long, every winter. This H&M one ticks all my boxes, complete with padded shoulders, a sharp double-breasted design and a luxe dark grey finish. The matching tailored wool trousers are a must (£139.99, Hm.com).
Buy now £229.00, Hm.com
H&M x Wardrobe.NYC wool blend hourglass blazer
Hourglass blazers put a feminine spin on the masculine staple. With its longline cut, exaggerated shoulders, and structured wool-blend material, this is a winter hero. Pair with capri pants in the spring and swap to oversized black trousers in the winter.
Buy now £229.00, Hm.com
H&M x Wardrobe.NYC wool mini skirt
Long live the mini skirt! Midi – the 1990’s awkward kind – and maxi hems might have been trending this summer, but the fashion crowd will always have a soft spot for miniskirts. The H&M x Wardrobe.NYC wool skirt is a grown-up take, with a mid-rise waist, fitted silhouette and waist darts for shaping. Add a pair of black tights, and it’s office-appropriate.
Buy now £74.99, Hm.com
H&M x Wardrobe.NYC wool midi skirt
On the other end of the spectrum, H&M x Wardrobe.NYC’s wool midi skirt is gloriously eighties-coded. The structured piece features the same shaping waist darts, while a high slit on the back of the hem helps with movement.
Buy now £119.99, Hm.com
H&M x Wardrobe.NYC denim hourglass jacket
Denim gets a dressy overhaul this season with H&M x Wardrobe.NYC’s hourglass jacket. Corset-inspired seams and a nipped-in waist elevate the classic denim jacket, making it feel polished enough to wear with tailoring or matching separates, like the mini skirt (£74.99, Hm.com).
Buy now £139.99, Hm.com
H&M x Wardrobe.NYC bomber jacket
The bomber jacket is back, but this pared-back version feels a world away from the Y2K original. Clean lines, an oversized fit and understated detailing make it a forever wardrobe staple.
Buy now £279.99, Hm.com
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