H&M’s latest designer collaboration channels the party atmosphere of the 1960s with… Dresses that radiate disco

I don’t know who wants to break the news about the Christmas tinsel, but it’s going to look very boring indeed next to H&M’s latest designer collaboration.

Rabanne, the Parisian fashion giant, has teamed up with the High Street giant to serve up a covetable collection that will have fashion editors salivating – and flexing their elbows to be first in line for the launch on November 9.

Paco Rabanne, who died earlier this year, stopped designing in 1999 and made way for his successor Julien Dossena. But his spirit is alive and well in these dynamic, 1960s-inspired outfits.

Chunky sequins, shimmering lurex, kaleidoscopic colors and shimmering molten metal effect fabrics – the experimental touches that made Paco Rabanne an icon of the decade’s ‘space-age’ look – are all here.

These are my favorites from a nice collection.

SPARKLE FROM HEAD TO TOE

This has the same fabulous vibe as the mini dress, but with a safer portion of fabric.

And the shiny, melted look is more versatile than you might think.

The gorgeous paillette top would look great with jeans, or peeking out from under a black pantsuit.

The divine skirt needs nothing more than a white shirt and would still be the center of attention in any room.

DESIGNER LEOPARD

Dress, £139.99, hm.com

Leopard print dresses can be found everywhere these days, but it is the Rabanne touch of that striking metal disc, which comes together so beautifully in the pleated midriff, that makes this dress so worth your attention.

It’s a flattering crowd-pleaser, and a hard-working one at that, considering how great it will look with knee-high boots during the day, or with strappy heels for an effortless party look.

GLOSSY MINI

Dress, £279.99, hm.com; ring, £60, jigsawonline.com

The iconic look that comes to mind when we think of Paco Rabanne: all those dazzling sequins.

And just like the 1960s, this mini is so small it almost looks like a tank top – definitely not for the shy party girl. But isn’t it fantastic? This is guaranteed to sell out faster than you can say Barbarella. And it’s sure to put every disco glitterball it comes across on stage

LUREX PRINT

Top, £64.99, and trousers, £64.99, both hm.com; shoes, £35, schuh.co.uk

This combination set is number 1 on my wish list. It’s a beautiful piece of 1960s slinkiness that I will wear on repeat. The striking, graphic print in lurex – textbook Rabanne – makes it a perfect party option.

RETRO FLOWERS

Dress, £139.99, and shoes, £189.99, both hm.com

The palette is beautiful, as are the slightly flared sleeves and the maximum length.

But it is that quirky cut-out at the décolleté that gives this floral dress its Rabanne DNA.

Attention has also been paid to the small details, such as those retro, space-age metal buttons on the high collar.

At first glance, this dress may look cute, but it’s actually devastatingly sexy.

MILITARY MAG

Jacket, £279, shirt, £199.99, and trousers, £89.99, hm.com; shoes, £19.99, tkmaxx.com; earrings, £50, jigsawonline. com

The one and only Cher rocked this jacket at the launch party in Paris for the collection and looked fantastic. The gold embroidery and durability make it look more expensive than it is. I love pairing it with a shirt with a longer line to emphasize the sharp, shorter length.

The pants, part of the collection’s glamorous tracksuit, feature military stripes to complete a polished, functional look.