Fashion collaborations have been a useful and creative beat for brands over the years, however, the steady outpour can be overwhelming to follow–especially when you consider the high-speed checkout process, delays, and web crashes associated with limited edition drops. Wary of fashion collaboration fatigue, we created a go-to list of the most exciting collabs on this year’s horizon that are worth a calendar notification. From Miu Miu’s footwear line with New Balance to Mugler’s pending fashion collaboration with H&M, there are plenty of reasons to stay in the know. Ahead, we break down the best fashion collaborations of 2023 that prove, once again, two heads are better than one.
Revisit this list periodically throughout the year as we update it with the latest in fashion news.
“The Lil Nas X Drop” By coach
Your daily dose of ’90s nostalgia is here. The Lil Nas X Drop (designed by Coach and curated by Lil Nas X) launched on June 7, alongside the reveal of Coach’s Winter 2023 collection by Stuart Vevers. The “Old Town Road” singer’s fashion edit with the American label is full of grunge-inspired clothing inspired by youth counterculture. Discover colourful leather jackets, cheetah print patterns, offbeat sunglasses and so much more in this lively clothing edit.
We’re most excited for…
The sheer LBDs and cheetah print sweaters.
The price tag
Roughly ranges between Dhs 275 to Dhs 5,600.
Mark your calendar
This collection is available online now at Coach.com
Matches x Missoni
PSA: your summer wardrobe update has arrived. Matches Fashion partnered with Missoni this season to create an exclusive 12-piece capsule collection filled with fashionable unisex styles. This designer collab transports you to the seaside with its playful swimwear and beach cover-ups rendered in luxurious crochet-knit fabrics. The new zigzag pattern featured across the Matches X Missoni collection is exclusive to Matches, and a nod to the eccentric creative direction Missoni is known for worldwide.
We’re most excited for…
The bright crochet-knit kaftans.
The price tag
Roughly ranges between Dhs 1,300 to Dhs 3,600.
Mark your calendar
This collection is available starting June 7, online at Matches.com
BEA BONGIASCA FINE JEWELRY X LINDA FARROW
The Bea Bongiasca X Linda Farrow sunglass collection merges the eccentric style of fine jewellery designer Bea Bongiasca and the artistic direction of fashion-forward eyewear designer Linda Farrow. The result is a stylish collection of contemporary sunglasses that are ideal for trendsetters who appreciate offbeat design. With its colourful palette and playful details, the Bea Bongiasca X Linda Farrow collection offers offbeat eyewear for anyone looking to get a fresh perspective. This collab is set to make waves this summer, so make sure to find your perfect pair before they sell out.
We’re most excited for…
The cat-eye tortoiseshell sunglasses with sculptural arms wrapped with lime-green squiggles.
The price tag
Ranges between Dhs 1,453 to Dhs 1,567.
Mark your calendar
This collection is available now online, exclusively at Net-a-Porter.com
Jimmy Choo X Mytheresa
Prepare to dazzle this summer in the exclusive capsule collection from Jimmy Choo x Mytheresa. Designed by Jimmy Choo’s creative director Sandra Choi, this bold line of party-ready shoes and bags breathes new life into modern maximalism. From its impactful crystal-embellished satin platforms and shimmering evening bags rendered in bright, luxurious material, this new collection is full of fashion staples for a glitzy girls’ night out.
We’re most excited for…
The Azia satin sandals with curved straps.
The price tag
Ranges between Dhs 3,225 to Dhs 13,893.
Mark your calendar
This capsule collection is available now online at Mytheresa.com
Mugler X H&M
The H&M x Mugler collection created by Casey Cadwallader follows a string of designer collaborations for H&M, which previously launched successful collections with the likes of Balmain, Giambattista Valli, and Moschino. The collection debut unfolded at a star-studded event in New York on April 18th. If one thing was made clear during the buzzy launch party, it’s that the collection is catnip for trend-forward fans of the late Thierry Mugler. Runway reports include pieces that specifically pay homage to the designs of the late designer, like his vampire velvet dress.
We’re most excited for…
The catsuits, boned corsets, and more high street renditions of iconic Mugler pieces that Casey Cadwallader crafted for the collaboration.
The price tag
Ranges between Dhs 165 to Dhs 2,754.
Mark your calendar
H&M launched the collection online and in select stores on the 11th of May. Update: This collection has sold out.
Maison Chloé x ERES
In need of new beachwear before summer? Consider updating your seasonal style with elegant swimwear from the Chloé x ERES collaboration. This elevated line of bikinis and one pieces is the brainchild of Chloé creative director Gabriela Hearst and the ERES creative director Marie-Paule Minchelli. Together, they hand-selected the subdued colour palette and subtle design details that make this swimwear collection so timeless and fit to be worn for summers to come.
We’re most excited for…
The open back one pieces with U-shaped hardware.
The price tag
Ranges between Dhs 685 and Dhs 7,155.
Mark your calendar
The Chloé x ERES swimwear collection will launched on May 5, online and in Chloé and ERES boutiques worldwide.
Miu Miu x New Balance
Miu Miu and New Balance have decided to continue their partnership this year with the re-release of their 574 sneaker. This distressed denim shoe was originally designed by Miuccia Prada for the spring-summer 2022 runway and has come back in three new colours for spring-summer 2023.
We’re most excited for…
The new colourways: fringed blue, marble-effect cognac denim, and blanched white leather.
The price tag
Dhs 3,600
Mark your calendar
This collection is available now at MiuMiu.com