H&M Teams With French Brand Balmain for Fall Collection

Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe’s second-largest clothing retailer, is teaming up with French fashion label Balmain in its latest designer collaboration.

A collection of apparel and accessories featuring items for men and women will go on sale in about 250 stores and online Nov. 5, Stockholm-based H&M said in a statement Monday.

The retailer’s first designer collaboration was with Karl Lagerfeld in 2004, and the chain has also worked with Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, Donatella Versace and Lanvin. Last year, the Swedish company formed a partnership with American designer Alexander Wang.

Paris-based Balmain was founded in 1945 and is led by Olivier Rousteing.