Remember the good old days when collaborations between high-end designers and low cost stores didn't even exist? Well, after experiencing the crazies at Marni for H&M this morning, I kind of miss those days. I remember first hearing about the collaboration early this fall, and it really didn't register again on my radar until Sofia Coppola teamed up with the brand for their release party in LA. And then, I kind of wanted to buy some of the pieces. So yesterday, I set out to see if I could get my hands on them. Spoiler alert: I didn't get them, but I did pick up a few lessons on the way about the secrets and dangers of hi/lo collaborations and retail experiences.

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Go HERE for photos from the Marni for H&M launch and HERE for our post!

T-minus 14 days until Marni for H&M hits stores and we can’t wait! We got a preview of the most recent of H&M’s designer collaborations (they’ve also worked with Versace, Stella McCartney, and Karl Lagerfeld), and lots of brightly colored prints, chunky necklaces and plastics bangles, and a commercial directed by Sofia Coppola are just some of the collection’s highlights. The Marni for H&M launch party was held on February 17th at the Sowden House in L.A., and stars like Drew Barrymore, Winona Ryder, Milla Jovovich, Jessica Chastain, and even Mel Gibson came to check out the new line. Marni for H&M is set to arrive in stores and online on March 8th, but like designer collaborations before, it’s sure to sell-out within minutes. Check out some of the items here...if you're not willing to compete with the crazed crowds on March 8th, it may be the only chance you'll get to see them! More»

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Just when we were feeling a bit stale and uninspired after coming down from our action-packed Grammy week party high, Friday's Marni for H&M collection launch event renewed our spark with a fantastically sophisticated, swanky party hosted by the two brands' HBICs and Sofia Coppola. The night's many highlights included a first up-close look at the designer one-off donned by an array of stylish starlets as well as a pretty major epiphany courtesy of Marni that there is such a thing as an acceptable pairing of socks and sandals in fashion, as showcased before our very eyes by Drew Barrymore, Rashida Jones, and personal favorite Lykke Li. Please bear in mind this does not mean you can wear socks with your Tevas. That will never be okay. More»

Jinna Yang is the girl behind Grease and Glamour, a blog as bi-polar as the city and as ambivalent as fashion. Check out what fascinates her about fashion, where she buys both high and low end styles, and why she likes to look behind the scenes, past the glamour and discover the hidden side of fashion. More»

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