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From fashionweekdaily.com:

H&M Gets Cuddly
Limited collection to launch this September

Thursday, June 22, 2006

A  look from H&M's Harmony collection

It’s a little bit Flashdance and a little DVF. H&M presents Harmony, a one-time collection, available at all H&M markets beginning in September. The collection is made up of soft, easy, feminine, and body-skimming shapes.

“By mixing leggings, wrap tops, cashmere sweaters and knitted accessories with tailored pieces and denim, Harmony reminds us that fashion rules are meant to be broken and that being comfortable is the key to personal style,” says Margareta van den Bosch, H&M’s head of design.

Made of cashmere, cotton jersey, mohair, fleece, silk, cotton jersey, new high-tech materials and micro fiber, the Harmony collection crosses the boundaries between evening clothes, at-home wear, and ballet, Pilates, and yoga gear. Call it “sweatshirt couture”: layers of tunics, camisoles, legwarmers, hoodies, cardigans, scarves, hats, boy shorts and pajama pants, in muted shades of nude, beige, pink, and soft peach contrast with darker neutrals, including charcoal, anthracite, grey, pigeon blue, and black.

As always, the pieces are priced to sell with dresses and blouses ranging from $29.90 to $39.90, knits from $34.90 to $39.90 and jersey tops from $12.90 to $19.90.
-- ANGELA GAIMARI