Cavalli signed up by H&M

Updated 11.28 Fri Jun 22 2007

Keywords: H&M, designer, Roberto Cavalli

Uber-designer Roberto Cavalli is the latest star of the fashion world to create a limited collection for high street retailer H&M.

Italian Cavalli has dressed many A-listers including Madonna, Victoria Beckham, Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow and Charlize Theron.

"As the first Italian designer in the history of H&M I enthusiastically welcomed this invitation" - Roberto Cavalli

The one-off collection for H&M will go on sale at 200 stores from November 8.

It will include 20 pieces of menswear, 25 items of womenswear, lingerie and accessories.

Cavalli, 66, said: "As the first Italian designer in the history of H&M I enthusiastically welcomed this invitation; proud to bring the lively and positive spirit of my work to a new audience, who will be able to see and interpret my style in an individual way."

H&M have previously worked with Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney and Viktor & Rolf.