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The newest issue of V mag (with a glow in the dark cover) hit stores last week featuring a spread by Terry Richardson called “Little Black Dresses.”
The dresses: 1986 by Azzedine Alaia, 1996 by Syrilla, 2001 by Helmut Lang, and 2009 by Comme Des Garçons.
LINKAGE: The Pipeline
Edited by Kirby Marzec
Designers Nicole and Michael Colovos have done it again, adding another successful collection to the Helmut Lang archives, this time, with the Fall 2009 collection. As always, the cuts are sleek and edgy but the designs remain simple, giving the whole collection an immense amount of versatility. Each of the Helmut Lang looks could be worn day or night, a tricky but completely successful tool used by innovative designers. Reviving the grunge-glam vibe the label typically exudes, zippers, leather and billowy cocoon tops took Helmut Lang center stage. I’ll take one of everything, please.
GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Helmut Lang Fall 2009
LINKAGE: Style
Edited by Kirby Marzec
Just when I thought vintage clothing couldn’t get any cooler, I stumble upon Vagabond NYC, the online vintage designer shop, vintage-wear editorial spread and vintage clothing blog. Created by Andrea Perini and Naveed Hussain, Vagabond NYC is geared towards the fashion consumer in search of vintage styling and the couture ghost of fashion’s past. Shoppers can directly purchase complete outfits, as seen in the digital editorials, or browse through an array of vintage (or vintage lookalike) collectables. From vintage Givenchy and Helmut Lang to old school Stephen Sprouse and Thierry Mugler, Vagabond NYC really has everything an indebted label lover could ask for. And the editorial styling? To die for.
Check out Vagabond NYC here. Trust me, you won’t be sorry!
Thanks for the heads up, Kingdom of Style!
Edited by Kirby Marzec
With a rough-and-ready feminist vibe in his back pocket, Markus Lupfer created a Armand Basi One Fall 2009 collect that had his runway girls ready to play with the big boys. With hints of Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto and Helmut Lang in his collection, Lupfer’s studded asymmetrical dresses, voluminous shoulder, severe drop pants and cropped bombers added yet another 80′s masculine collection to the list of trends for the fall.
GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Armand Basi One Fall 2009
LINKAGE: Style
Edited by Corey Moran
For some reason I have always been a big Helmut Lang fan, and I really can’t give a good reason for my loyalty either. The new Fall collection is a classic grey, black and white collection with some really great styling ideas. I love the way the shirts are layered in the image above. A lot of the pieces are fairly simple with great lines and cuts. As always I’m impressed.
Gallery: Helmut Lang: Fall 2009 Collection
Courtesy of: The Fashionisto
Edited by Corey Moran
Although Helmut Lang himself left the company back in 2005, the company still impresses me with what the produce every year. This collection is one of my most sought after collections for this Fall (and rapidly approaching Winter). The neck work on the pieces is incredible, each one is different and brilliant. The collection reminds me of a John Varvatos collection, and you can’t go wrong with Johnny V. The collection is well composed, and gets two thumbs up for sure from me. The Helmut Lang collection is currently available at Barney’s and Barney’s Coop locations, so get on that.
Thanks to Skeleton Legs for the pictures.
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“Fashion shouldn’t be about absoluteness, otherwise it would be a church,” says Lang. “People should have complete freedom about how they present themselves. I never settled on minimalism – that was attributed to me.”
“I’m completely against categorization. It doesn’t allow anyone to see or feel what they might be able to experience. It takes away the emotions.”
“I don’t separate work and life, which is a blessing, I don’t have to divide my time into something I like more and something I like less. I need time to be alone. For me, a waste of time is the most productive time.”
Helmut Lang in Style magazine.
