All The Balmain x H&M Men's Items Under PHP 7,000

Fashion fanatics know of Balmain's reputation of ridiculous pricing, so this coup with the savvy Swedes (Related Reading: The Business Logic Behind Balmain x H&M - BoF) might be surprising. Alas, the entire Balmain x H&M -- Balmain for plebeians in you and me -- collection pieces with its pricing (hey!) have been revealed.

In the spirit of what's really purse-friendly, here's the full rundown of the men's products priced at nearly/under 7,000 Philippine peso.

Leather wallet USD 34.99; shades USD 49.99.

(the cheapest) beanie USD 17.99 (roughly PHP 827.54)



Sneakers, USD 149

Suede boots, USD 129

soldier jacket, USD 59.99


moto jacket, USD 129

hoodie, USD 99

hoodie, USD 49.99

t-shirt, USD 34.99


tee, USD 34.99

shirt, USD 34.99

belt, USD 59.99

pants, USD 99.00

pants, USD 99

drop-crotch pants, USD 99

jogger pants, USD 79.99


USD 39.99

USD 34.99

USD 34.99

muscle tank, USD 29.99

striped pullover, USD 59

top, USD 69.99

sweater, USD 99

USD 49.99

USD 99


double-breasted blazer, USD 149

My favorite: boilersuit, USD 129

Bonus for the wide-walleted:  the pieces that are limited-in-a-limited-collection:



Embroidered jacket, USD 649.

backpack, USD 299.

The line launches November 5 at H&M stores worldwide, as well as their e-commerce site.

SEE: 'BALMAIN Paris x H&M' Collection Lookbook: Mens; For the Club Kids in You and Me

Post- subway ad campaign and the Instagram leaks (which only built up the hotly-anticipated collection), it's here -- the look-book of every single piece in the BALMAIN Paris x H&M coup, I mean. It looked just like real Balmain, specially amazing since the prices start at a mere $17.99. Us plebeians, rejoice!

Social Supers Gigi and Kendall ride the subway 

Olivier Rousteing, thankfully, didn't spare the chance to leave the men in the #BALMAINATION Army drooling.

I had to do a double take: it's not Rousteing, but Dudley O’Shaughnessy

With less than a month before the limited edition collection is dropped in stores around the world, including the Philippines, here’s the preview at the men's pieces you'll want to) put in your basket starting 5 November 2015 (and its prices in Philippine Peso).

The outerwear (clearly, Rousteing's forte) is the best part of the men's collection, as modeled by Hao Yun Xiang and Dudley O’Shaughnessy (of We Found Love).

For one heck of 'This is Thriller.. Thriller Night' in town 

Left: striped sweater, roughly PHP 2,714.00. Right: Red sheepskin leather jacket, 
roughly PHP 16,054.00, striped wool track pants, roughly PHP 3,679.54

Boy, the coats and blazers make my party-ready body quiver! 

Left: Embroidered cotton jacket (very limited edition), roughly PHP 29,854.00, long-sleeved shirt, roughly PHP 1,609.54, white biker jeans, roughly PHP 4,554.00, leather boots, roughly PHP 13,754.00. On Dudley O.: White blazer, roughly PHP 4,554.00, leather joggers, roughly  PHP 16,054.00. Right: Robe-like coat, roughly PHP 13, 754.00, suede boots, roughly PHP 11,454.00.

BALMAIN is known for its eyes on the details prize, expect army/navy-colored easy separates mixed with the shining stars that are military-inspired double-breasted coats and zipper-covered leather jackets either wildly embroidered or festooned with gold patches, trim or buttons, all gilded and gaudy and over-the-top — how very Balmain.

As with everybody, I will be after the Tee. 

Tee shirt, roughly PHP 1,609.54. Striped sweater (tied around waist), PHP 2,714.00. On Dudley O.: Cotton jumpsuit, roughly PHP 5,934.00.

Note bene: as per H&M spokesperson, the tees which come in Blanc (White), Vert Olive (Olive Green) and Noir (Black) to be sold here will not be marked 'France', but printed with the country/region they are sold in. For Pilipinas, that means that our tees here will come printed with 'ASIA'. As in, Balmain Asia.

The actual buying up to you is best left to you. For now, start making your list. And checking it twice.

$1 = P 45.95