Everything We Want From H&M's Latest Designer Collab
Twenty years after their first collaboration, British designer Stella McCartney and H&M are teaming up again—and we can't wait to get our hands on this 2.0 drop when it debuts on May 7.
The partnership is nostalgic for anyone who loved fashion in the early aughts. Stella McCartney was H&M's second-ever designer collaboration, and the 2005 capsule collection was an instant blockbuster. Since then, the Swedish retailer has teamed up with countless luxury labels, from Erdem to Simone Rocha to Rabanne, and the resulting collections have sold out within minutes every time. You'd be wise to sharpen your elbows and prep your add-to-cart quick draw if you're looking to snag a few pieces from the upcoming collection for yourself.
In McCartney’s own words, the 2.0 collection is “playful, strong, sparkling, joyful, refined.” With slouchy suiting, sharply tailored trenches, dramatic drapey silhouettes and bedazzled bodysuits—all made from vegan organic fabrics and recycled materials to fit the brand's cruelty-free and sustainable ethos—it perfectly embodies the spirit of the brand, albeit at much lower price point. There's, of course, a few statement bags, including an affordable twist on the brand's ultra-popular Falabella design. The label's signature chunky Falabella chain, named after the bag that turned it into an icon, also makes an appearance elsewhere, adorning jewellery, loafers and even a few necklines.
Here are all the items Team Chatelaine has bookmarked for launch day.
An affordable twist on the Falabella bag
Chunky chains are synonymous with Stella McCartney's designs, and this affordable take on her Falabella It bag is guaranteed to fly off the shelves. The chocolate brown hue and gold hardware make for a timeless combo.
A dramatic drapey top
This chic top hits on the season's draping trend in a way that feels modern and fresh thanks to a high neckline and oversized shoulders.
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A versatile pair of loafers
Embellished with the brand's iconic chunky chain, these loafers elevate classic nine-to-five footwear.
A show-stopping going-out dress
Count on McCartney to bring back going-out dresses. This romantic draped silhouette in a bright tomato hue proves that the nostalgic staple belongs in 2026.
A chunky pair of earrings
With just a hint of the chain motif, these mismatched mixed-metal earrings will stop people in their tracks.
A sweet printed scarf
Scarves are having a moment, and this ridiculously covetable archival print is the perfect summer staple. Need inspo on how to tie a scarf? We've got you covered with five easy ways to wear the trend.
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Flannery Dean is a writer based in Hamilton, Ont. She’s written for The Narwhal, the Globe and Mail and The Guardian.
