It’s just a matter of days now before the Versace for H&M collection is launched in stores on November 17.

But like most iconic collaborations, it wouldn’t have been complete without a start-studded runway show to officially herald the coming of an in-store debut.

This time around, the chosen venue was a specially designed building on the Hudson River in New York, which was packed with a star-studded audience, including Uma Thurman, Blake Lively, Chace Crawford, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Hudson and Selma Blair.

Versace’s collection for H&M was shown on the catwalk alongside some special pieces created just for the exclusive runway show. That same catwalk was paved with gold, the perfect environment in which to preview the Versace for H&M collection, which goes on sale at around 300 stores worldwide next week.

Prior to the launch, it’s only fitting that shopaholics the world over put their lust lists together.

Here’s a roundup of mine in photos.

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