My first designer purchase was a much desired Helmut Lang at about the time he burst onto the scene with his military-with-sequins collection when genuinely boring minimalist Prada reigned. Just because he doesn't do frills and frou like Anna Sui, he really isn't minimalist - his clothes are rich with drapes, layers, embellishments, details and a surprising choice of materials. Apart from some tops, I have his jeans, bright silk satin purses, and a tiny evening bag made of fuschia feathers from many years ago which are going to look fantastic this fall. To this day, I regret not buying a fuschia modern-baroque gauze pouf skirt that was on sale, again the epitome of grace. His S/S ropes of beads are copied by everyone. These designs redefine longevity. It takes a few seasons before the others catch up with Lang, doesn't it?
No customer base? Lang isn't "challenging" like Preen or CDG, his clothes are really easy to wear, to mix and match. Shame on Prada!
No customer base? Lang isn't "challenging" like Preen or CDG, his clothes are really easy to wear, to mix and match. Shame on Prada!
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Wasn't that one of the most beautiful collections ever? Brilliant jewel colours, soft silk satin, very feminine, impeccable cut and shape. And everyone's doing poufs now, 4 seasons later. It actually looks like the forerunner of Alber's S/S 05 for Lanvin. Your tux pants will look great this Fall, especially if they are dark. I didn't buy the gauze skirt because it was a bit stiff and irritating to the skin, even though it plays up the layers beautifully. HL is a true classic, like Calvin Klein used to be, and what great returns we got for our little splurge. 
HL really had a lot of female fans, it seems.
