Independent British brand The Vampire's Wife has unveiled exciting plans to follow in the footsteps of fashion titans like Balmain and Giambattista Valli, by creating a collection with H&M.
Beloved by royals such as Kate Middleton and chic villains like Killing Eve's Villanelle's alike, The Vampire's Wife x H&M collaboration is set to drop on October 22, 2020.
Typically melancholic, romantic and moody, featuring silver and black Victoriana-style dresses complete with capes and collars, the gothic pieces created in collab with the Swedish high street giant are arriving just in time for Halloween.
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'It was a great honour to be asked to be the designer and the creative director of The Vampire's Wife's collaboration with H&M. H&M went to extraordinary lengths to bring the dark and sensual world of The Vampire's Wife to life' designerSusie Cave said of the new collection. 'I hope the collection gives as much joy to those who wear it as it did for me to create it.'
Priced between £9.99 - £49.99, this Autumn/Winter collection gives a rare opportunity for many to access premium designs at an affordable price, as The Vampire's Wife's carefully constructed items can typically cost anywhere between £500 to £1500.
Thankfully, alongside affordability, sustainability has also been prioritised, with sustainably sourced materials being utilised, such as recycled nylon and polyester.
The campaign, starring Samantha Snow, Eva Apio and Greta Bellamacina, provides all the inspiration one needs for how to style the pieces, with sheer tights and centre partings completing the dark ensembles.
However, if you simply cannot wait until All Hallow's Eve for these particular pieces, here is a little selection of some of our favourite The Vampire's Wife dresses that are available to shop now.
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The Vampire's Wife The Smock pussy-bow hammered silk-blend mini dress
The Vampire's Wife Belted floral-print silk-satin maxi dress
The 19-piece-strong H&M collection includes four of the romantic, gothic dresses that the brand is famous for, alongside accessories such as a large tote bag, a white frilled collar, a cape, super '70s-style sunglasses, and jewellery designed by Cave's husband, performance artist Nick Cave.
'Nick sat down one morning and designed it all himself.' Susie Cave told Vogue of her husband's endeavour, 'He loves to work on things he knows nothing about. He sees it as an advantage and is not restrained by limitations.'
We're confident that, as ever, this H&M collaboration will sell out in minutes, so here's a sneak peek at every single piece, so you can plan on what you intend to indulge in.
Every Single Item From The Vampire's Wife X H&M Collaboration
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Mini Dress
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £24.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Velvet Dress
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £34.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Mini Dress
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £19.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Dress
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £49.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Cape
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £24.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M T-Shirt
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £12.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Collar
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £9.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Tote Bag
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £24.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Sunglasses
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £17.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Rings
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £9.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Charm Necklace
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £17.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Necklace
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £9.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Necklace
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £9.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Necklace
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £9.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Necklace
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £9.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Charm Bracelet
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £17.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Earrings
The Vampire's Wife X H&M - £9.99
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Earrings
The Vampire's Wife X H&M -£9.99
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
