For a design house to create iconic pieces, there must be a specific characteristic that immediately conjures the essence of the brand and is instantly recognizable. For Versace, it's their eyecatching baroque print: bright, bold and colourful.

Season after season, silk scarves, column dresses, miniskirts, neckties and everything in between have been graced with their signature pattern. Their trademark print can also be seen echoed in the homeware collection with its distinguishable bold, swirling graphic print on tea sets, throw pillows and armchairs.

Designer pieces, however, evidentially come with designer prices: a Versace Home coffee pot, although porcelain and gorgeously painted in typical Versace patterns, is hard to admire enough to splurge on with its 451 Euro (aprox. $630 CAD) price tag. Coffee pot notwithstanding, I'm far from the only one lusting after stunning Versace collections but am admittedly too poor for couture. Cue contemporary fast fashion chain H&M: Versace has designed a line exclusively to be sold in select H&M stores so haute-hungry fashionistas can feast on designer pieces at reasonable prices.

H&M has memorably teamed up with a number of design houses in the past, all with a wildly successful result. Last fall, Lanvin was the guest designer who collaborated with the fashion giant, following mega-brands like Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, Matthew Williamson and Jimmy Choo, among others. Announcing the partnership in June, Versace for H&M has been anticipated for months and with the collection debuting on November 17, the recent flood of coverage and ad campaigns is seriously amping up the excitement level.

Paying homage to the traditional colours and prints beloved by any Versace fan, the collection for H&M features the same sexy, vibrant appeal as its couture counterpart. Leather shifts with a geometric design done in studs call out to the seductive set, while bright, punchy florals will have you looking playful and very Versace. Bags, jewelry and shoes complete the collection and are no doubt done in flashy Versace fashion. Fuchsia and black patent leather pumps as well as dominatrix-style pointed-toe lace-up booties pair perfectly with the accessories. Shimmery gold necklaces and bracelets feature plated pieces embossed with geometric shapes while cuffs, belts and earrings are adorned with gold and red crystal studded flowers.

Officially debuting on November 8, a fashion show launch party was presented in New York City with a special performance by Prince and Nicki Minaj. "To have my friend, the great, the amazing, the one and only Prince and the extraordinary Nicki Minaj both perform at the event will create exactly the feeling of joy and glamour I want this partnership to express," Donatella Versace shared with Women's Wear Daily a week prior to the show, announcing the performance and undoubtedly creating even more excitement and hype. With only 300 H&M stores in the world carrying the collection, there is sure to be enough buzz simply from the striking and limited collaboration.