Versace’s Spring Awakening

If you’ve been in an eBay-bid frenzy ever since Donatella Versace for H&M debuted, you can finally step away from the mouse — there’s no longer a need to spend a month’s rent on that gold-studded leather dress. (Though, okay, it would probably be worth it.) Despite the fact that most stores have already sold out, apparently there’s more where that came from — or at least there will be in February, when the spring 2012 line is set to launch.

Will Donatella outdo herself, or will this be the collaboration’s sophomore slump? You can decide for yourself, thanks to a sneak peek courtesy of Mirror UK. The teaser pieces feature a softer color palate of on-trend pastels and showcase bold prints that incorporate designs from the fall collection, like the graphic fruit design already spotted on the line’s shorts, strappy sandals, and bathing suits. But if the recent premiere taught us anything, the competition over these coveted items will be fierce. (Case in point: Two store security guards in Hong Kong were actually sent to the hospital after a line-cutting scuffle) Your best bet might be to get in line now — Occupy H&M, anyone?

Text Kara Solarz
Image The Daily Mirror (UK)