FashionWhat Went DownFashion / What Went DownWhat went down at H&M’s Milan store takeoverAs part of the Swedish brand’s global event series, it made a second and last stop in the Italian cityShareLink copied ✔️In Partnership with H&MNovember 23, 2024November 23, 2024TextDazed DigitalH&M – Milan If you’re a regular Dazed reader and are quite active online, you have likely seen that H&M has travelled far and wide since September. From blowout shows in New York, Berlin and London, to more intimate in-store yet equally exciting events in Stockholm and Paris. On November 20, H&M wrapped up the series with a penultimate, exclusive soirée in Milan, spotlighting the new H&M Studio Holiday Capsule collection. For the event, the H&M Flagship Store at Piazza del Duomo was transformed into a glittering hub of creativity, fashion and connection. Head below to find out more about the night. IT TOOK PLACE AT ITS BIGGEST STORE IN MILAN Photography Andrea Palumbo & Giovanni Longhi Piazza del Duomo’s H&M Flagship Store served as the perfect stage for the evening. Recently renovated, the space was elevated even further with a stunning set-up by Cantine Laszlo. Guests were treated to a curated cocktail dînatoire that matched the sophisticated aesthetic of the H&M Studio Holiday Capsule collection. NTS RADIO PROVIDED THE MUSIC AGAIN Photography Andrea Palumbo & Giovanni Longhi An exciting musical program curated by NTS Radio brought the night to life. Guests danced along to an eclectic DJ set by Barbara Boeing. The mix perfectly complemented the event’s celebratory tone, creating an immersive atmosphere that felt both lively and luxurious. ITALIAN STARS SHOWED UP AGAIN Photography Andrea Palumbo & Giovanni Longhi Similar to all the other events, the evening drew an impressive crowd, from rising stars to established creatives. Italian actors Alice Pagani and Beatrice Vendramin mingled with musician Joan Thiele and influencers like Marta Losito and Veronica Yoko. Models Amina Seck and other local talents rounded out the guest list, with everyone dressed to the nines in pieces from the H&M Studio Holiday Capsule collection. LOOK BACK ON THE BEST H&M EVENT SERIES MOMENTS Photography Andrea Palumbo & Giovanni Longhi While the series is ending in Hamburg with one last event on Thursday 21, there’s still time to revisit the highlights from previous events in Stockholm and Paris. Head here to check out all past coverage and here for a deeper look at the H&M Studio Holiday Capsule collection, available now in stores and online. Head to the gallery above to see imagery from the night. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREFrom Lana to Gaga: August Barron curate their ultimate music video nightInside the world of August Barron, fashion’s disruptive design duo Jean Paul GaultierJean Paul Gaultier’s iconic Le Male is the gift that keeps on givingIn pictures: Shalom Harlow’s most iconic catwalk momentsSilver Arrows: Fusing fashion with film noirSo you want to get your hands on Leigh Bowery’s merkin?‘Westwood and Kawakubo are provocateurs’: Inside their powerful new exhibitA look back on Loli Bahia’s best fashion moments Sunrise Angel: Loli Bahia steps out of the shadowsIrish designer Robyn Lynch is riding the ‘green wave’ her own wayDario Vitale has left Versace after 8 monthsThe 2025 Christmas archetype gift guide