Madonna - named Style Icon of the Year at the Elle Style Awards - is leading the way with her M by Madonna range for H&M, which goes on sale around the world on March 22, 2007.

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H&M the international retail giant and their head of design Margareta van den Bosch have teamed up with Madonna to create a line of clothing and accessories that are scheduled to arrive in all stores carrying the women’s wear collection.

The ‘M by Madonna’ fashion line will reflect Madonna’s timeless, unique and always glamorous style. A long standing cultural icon whose enormous global influence on how people dress and look is without equal, Madonna worked hand in hand with Margareta van den Bosch to create a wardrobe of clothing and accessories that represent her own personal and modern spin on her very own wardrobe staples.

The line is full of lumber jackets, blazers, kimono dresses, handbags and, of course, sunglasses with her signature M on the side. The line has been described as ultra glamorous and very sexy.

Madonna, apparently thrilled as well, says:

“I’ve made no secret of my love of fashion. Working with H&M was an exciting and new creative challenge. I’m happy with the results and look forward to wearing M by Madonna along with the rest of the world.”

Anyways, we’re excited that she’s giving us something a little more exciting than tracksuits.