Couture: Sonia Rykiel pour H&M

Hailed as "The greatest fashion event of the year", the world visually indulged in the highly anticipated Sonia Rykiel for H&M lingerie collection unleashed at the Grand Palais in Paris. With a fully constructed fairytale-themed set location where the magnificent show took off, it's no longer handled in your typical runway style. In fact, it's a celebratory parade where lingerie-clad models are haughtily dancing and swinging (literally on swings!) to the beats of ABBA as they made their rounds on fantasy floats. Fluffy rabbits, gigantic mushrooms and geese influx at the entrance of the show, this is definitely one of the most unforgettable fashion events of this year.

After the emotional high infused by the festive atmosphere, a question surfaced in mind that provided an anti-climax: Was the show made in such a grand demeanour so as to cover up the limited lingerie collection that may not serve to be lasting on public appeal and attention retention?

Well, have a look:

The collection does not solely feature the typical lingerie set pieces, but complementary accessories as well! (which in my opinion is one of the most intriguing aspect of the collection!) Have a look at the striped slippers that features Sonia Rykiel's iconic multi-stripe sequence, before you rejoice to know that similar slippers are available in velvet and rhinestones too! Be mesmerized for a while before looking on further.

Hairband with rhinestones, Hairband with rhinestones.
It's hard to believe that accessories are actually some of the most commonly overlooked items that goes with lingerie pieces to provide the (se)x-factor (other than the usual garters and stockings). Sweet and elegant, this will probably be at the top of most ladies' wish list this Christmas. For the anti hairband fans, there's a brooch with rhinestones offering as well.

Do check out the entire collection at H&M that ranges from satin, silk and velvet lingerie infatuation to even bedroom pillows with rhinestones. I must say, even as a member of the opposite gender club, I'm pretty impressed.

In selected H&M stores as well as Sonia Rykiel boutiques from December 5.

Photography credits due: H&M