This year, H&M is celebrating two decades of designer collaborations . What began with a groundbreaking pairing—Karl Lagerfeld way back in 2004—has become both a vehicle for the Swedish behemoth’s power and influence, and, in recent years, a launching pad into international recognition for a slew of IYKYK designers like Rokh , Erdem , Toga, and Magda Butrym , among others.
The latest designer to join those ranks is Lorena Saravia , who launched her namesake label in Mexico City in 2010 and quickly established a signature aesthetic that melds artisanal techniques with elegance—and makes a great pair of cowboy boots. “Lately, we have looked into more independent brands and designers that we feel are really interesting, designers from all over the world—because creativity and great