H&M

[FrizzMizz]

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I love, love this store.

Do you guys like their stuff? It's kinda cheap.

[options]

We don't have one where I live. :-(

[honeydrop215]

i bought a denim jacket from there, it was cheaper than other stores but not that cheap. I found that in a New York H&M.

since then i havent really seen anything I like, everything just looks too cheap

[michelle3147]

There a few stores here, but mostly I go there just to get acessories. I question the quality of clothes there.

[A_New_Me]

I just can't get with a lot of thier clothes. A lot of material from there looks kinda cheap. I guess you just have to be careful of what you buy. A friend of mine has several H&M jeans with some really nice expensive looking fades to it. I've also seen several jackets on people from there that look like good quality. However, when I go in the store I can't say I really like the quality of 60% of the clothes. The accessories are really nice though.

[msportugal]

loved this store when i was in NY especially when they have clearance on their already affordable fashions. Tyra banks loves this store too. I have settle for hm.com

[FrizzMizz]

The stuff is kinda cheap price-wise so you really do get what you pay for. I've been able to get away with some of their slacks and their button up shirts. Their sizes are inconsistent too.

[geminilive]

For the fashionistas:

Karl Lagerfeld and H&M have the pleasure of announcing their collaboration for the autumn 2004 season. Karl Lagerfeld will design a collection of around 30 pieces to be produced and distributed by H&M under the label "Karl Lagerfeld for H&M".

"We both had the same idea independently. I've been fascinated by what they do for a long time, and they were apparently interested in what I represent", explained Karl Lagerfeld.

The "Karl Lagerfeld for H&M" line is a one-time collection that will be available this year, from mid-November. The collection will be sold in most stores on H&M's 19 markets in Europe and North America.

"It's both fascinating and motivating to work with Karl Lagerfeld and above all to have the possibility to offer our customers this completely unique collection", explained Margareta van den Bosch, head of design at H&M.

Further information will be available at the beginning of this autumn.
http://www.hm.com/de/hm/press/fashion.jsp?prid=512

The October Elle magazine said that the pieces would be offerd for 1 week in November. I have not seen the collection yet but even if I don't like any I will be sure to pick up a few items. The EBAY potential is going to be amazing.

[JunMom2Be]

Yes,
They do have the cutest assecories http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif The only thing I don't like about H&M is that everybody and there momma also likes it http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Here you can't to the club with a H&M outfit on expecting not to see at least 2 other people with the same exact outfit on...

[sithembile]

You get stylish clothes but some of them look cheap, but you pay for what you get. I like their stuff.

[FrizzMizz]

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Yes,
They do have the cutest assecories <img src="http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> The only thing I don't like about H&M is that everybody and there momma also likes it <img src="http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Here you can't to the club with a H&M outfit on expecting not to see at least 2 other people with the same exact outfit on...

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Are you serious? That's how it used to be with express until they tried to upscale ther prices.

[FrizzMizz]

BTW, I was just in NYC and I think I like Zara'a better than H&M. That's gonna be my new spot.

[model_chick717]

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BTW, I was just in NYC and I think I like Zara'a better than H&M. That's gonna be my new spot.

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Zara is the BOMB--I buy jeans and ALL my work clothes there... /forums/images/graemlins/clap.gif

[JunMom2Be]

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BTW, I was just in NYC and I think I like Zara'a better than H&M. That's gonna be my new spot.

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How funny. I purchased this fly winter coat from Zara's yesterday /forums/images/graemlins/weird.gif

[geminilive]

Zara is great, have you checked out Mexx yet?

[Honeyhips]

Chgo needs to get it together. Or better yet I'll just come to NY to shop.

[FlowerHair]

I also like Zara better than H&M. But we only have one Zara shop in this town and about a hundred H&M shops.
I find Zara's sizes a little bit smaller and better suited for women like me with slim waists.

[kisz4tj]

Isn't Zara's expensive? I love H&M, I haven't experienced any backlash regarding inferior quality. And yes I love the accessories.

[A_New_Me]

Yeah Zara is pretty pricey. Atleast to me /forums/images/graemlins/ohwell.gif, unless you catch a sale /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Champagne_Wishes]

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Chgo needs to get it together. Or better yet I'll just come to NY to shop.

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You can say that again.

[model_chick717]

Zara isn't too bad--most nice trousers are $45--compared to Express (I hate that place) that's not bad--but compared to H&M, WetSeal, and Forever21...I guess they'd be considered expensive... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[sithembile]

Zara is way better than HM, its my fave store but when I can't afford things there, I still go to my trusty HM!

[A_New_Me]

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Zara isn't too bad--most nice trousers are $45--compared to Express (I hate that place) that's not bad--but compared to H&M, WetSeal, and Forever21...I guess they'd be considered expensive... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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$45 is not bad at all. For some reason i was under the impression that their clothes were more expensive than that. I'm fussy about the quality of clothes which is why I don't really buy anything from H/m and Wet Seal. Maybe I should check them out /forums/images/graemlins/scratchchin.gif

[Tonya]

Can you shop online for these two stores?

[JunMom2Be]

Zara is pretty cheap imo.. The coat I picked up was only $90. I also purchased some cute button ups that were only $15, they were not on sale either /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[honeydrop215]

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BTW, I was just in NYC and I think I like Zara'a better than H&M. That's gonna be my new spot.

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theyre building a zara's at 18th and walnut /forums/images/graemlins/clap.gif in the same block as burberry and coach

[ms_kenesha]

Never been to Zara's going Friday or this weekend. I think y'all have opened up Pandora's box by telling me about this store! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Oh wait this is my home shopping month...someone please restrain me!

[Tonya]

Again...for the bumpkins online like myself...can u shop online?

[ms_kenesha]

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Again...for the bumpkins online like myself...can u shop online?

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Unfortunately no. /forums/images/graemlins/nono.gif

[FrizzMizz]

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BTW, I was just in NYC and I think I like Zara'a better than H&M. That's gonna be my new spot.

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theyre building a zara's at 18th and walnut /forums/images/graemlins/clap.gif in the same block as burberry and coach

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Yeah, I know. I'm gonna be the first one in line. I doubt it's gonna be as nice as the ones in the city. Even the Old Navy's in NYC have stuff that I never see at the ones in Philly /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif. Hey at least we're getting one right? /forums/images/graemlins/clap.gif

@@@@Denali03, which coat did you get? It's probably the one I was eyeing. Is it like black, long, Shiny-like material?

[model_chick717]

Like Denali said--I wouldn't consider Zara expensive--but they DO have some expensive items and also they have AWESOME shoes which are expensive. They are definitely a higher quality then WetSeal and H&M...

[ladybug]

Forever 21 is also a nice spot to check out...

its a mix btwn h&m and zara's...and the quality is decent..compared to h&m and the options are kewl compared to zara's selection...

[honeydrop215]

forever 21 is below h&m to me. their stuff is just way way way cheap and it looks it. thats more of a party store to me. if im going out and i need a cute shirt, then id go to forever 21, but id never go there to buy something to wear to work. after 1 wash, the threads start coming out....its a one and done type of place to me.

45 dollars isnt bad for pants. express is 58-78, so thats not that bad.

[model_chick717]

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forever 21 is below h&m to me. their stuff is just way way way cheap and it looks it. thats more of a party store to me. if im going out and i need a cute shirt, then id go to forever 21, but id never go there to buy something to wear to work. after 1 wash, the threads start coming out....its a one and done type of place to me.

45 dollars isnt bad for pants. express is 58-78, so thats not that bad.

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I agree--Forever 21 is lower than H&M. I love the store, I buy tons of stuff from there mostly trendy stuff that I won't be wearing in the next year or so, plus it probably won't last that long! haha

Yeah, Zara pants are a tad cheaper than Express--but better fit and little more young-hip-professional as opposed to just professional.. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Tonya]

OK I must plan a shopping trip...I am floored we do not have any of these places near by.

[FrizzMizz]

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forever 21 is below h&m to me. their stuff is just way way way cheap and it looks it. thats more of a party store to me. if im going out and i need a cute shirt, then id go to forever 21, but id never go there to buy something to wear to work. after 1 wash, the threads start coming out....its a one and done type of place to me.

45 dollars isnt bad for pants. express is 58-78, so thats not that bad.

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Exactly, Plus why does it seem that everything in that store was made for Asians? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Express got too happy with their prices. Now their like in Banana Republic mode minus the quality. I only shop on their sale racks.

[msportugal]

this is off topic but i got your pm & couldn't reply cause your box was on fire LOL

[Honey01]

Honeyhips,

Chicago now has two H&M stores. One on State and the other on Michigan Avenue across from the Water Tower. I've only been in once, it's always so DAMN CROWDED! I hoping now that the kids are back in school I may get a chance to really check it out.

[honeydrop215]

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forever 21 is below h&m to me. their stuff is just way way way cheap and it looks it. thats more of a party store to me. if im going out and i need a cute shirt, then id go to forever 21, but id never go there to buy something to wear to work. after 1 wash, the threads start coming out....its a one and done type of place to me.

45 dollars isnt bad for pants. express is 58-78, so thats not that bad.

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Exactly, Plus why does it seem that everything in that store was made for Asians? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Express got too happy with their prices. Now their like in Banana Republic mode minus the quality. I only shop on their sale racks.

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yeah, thats what Express wanted to do. I work there part time on weekends (so if you want a discount, get at me /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif). they wanted to get rid of their old reputation of being a casual/teeniebopper/someplace where you can get a party shirt and a work outfit. they now want to rival benneton and banana republic. which is funny because express has been express for so long that if ppl want a 300 dollar suit, theyll just go to banana or benneton. theyre not even doing a big sale anymore, just promotions. stupid isnt it?

[sithembile]

Please beware when buying shoes from Zara, especially heels. My friends bought a pair of stilettos to go to an interview, the heel broke just as she arrived, needless to say, she was pissed! I've got 2 pairs from there. The mules are fine, but I got a pair of ankle boots and within 1 month, the heel was wobbly.

[LABETT]

NY Ladies can you tell me where the H&M stores are located I will be visiting soon.

[Dare~to~Dream]

I went to their websites and though I didn't see much...their clothes don't necessarily look "cheap"...I guess it's different than actually seeing them in person...I have shopped at Dillard's in the past and believe me when I say some of their clothes aren't of good quality...since I live in an area where there aren't many high-end fashion stores...and since I don't have the money for "designer couture" more than likely I will have to shop at Dillard's again.

[FrizzMizz]

Thanks HoneyDrop, Hope I see you at the Philly Gathering, we can discuss this express thing in details /forums/images/graemlins/clap.gif.

@@@LABETT, the one I went to is in downtown Manhattan on W. 34th street between 7&8 avenue. I believe. I'm sure there are others in NY. The website may have a store locator.

@@Lanelle, What's Dillards? Is that like Loeman's(sp).

[esoterica]

I always find something i like at H&Ms in London unlike other shops that just seem to sell whats trendy and nothing else.

[Honey01]

I'm excited because I believe Stella McCartney (ala Karl Lagerfield) will be introducing a line at H&M soon. I don't shop there often, but I have found few things that were really cute.

[curlilocs]

I love H&M but the closest one to where I live is in Tyson's Corner, Va. I go to NY every year so I will always go then. You have to be selective about what you pick out, because some of it will look cheap, but the store in Potomac Mills is really good. I went there about 2 months ago and racked up!

[toinette]

I'm excited because I believe Stella McCartney (ala Karl Lagerfield) will be introducing a line at H&M soon. I don't shop there often, but I have found few things that were really cute.

i hope this is true cuz i love stella. dod you see the stuff she designed for
adidas? so cute!!