Question about Helmut Lang-different labels?

[softgrey]

I seem to remember some people talking about the different labels in the different helmut lang lines...
some black labels and some white...
does anyone know about this and can they please clarify this?

thanks in advance...

 

[faust]

I seem to remember some people talking about the different labels in the different helmut lang lines...
some black labels and some white...
does anyone know about this and can they please clarify this?

thanks in advance...

I think we came to a consensus that the labels correspond to the color palette of the garment itself so they don't stand out. we may have been wrong though, as I do own one exception.

 

[AlexN]

If I recall, someone called the HL store and asked. He said he was told that the labels corresponded to the various collections...basics, HL jeans label, runway, and made-to-measure. But I still doubt this.

 

[softgrey]

right...that's what i remember..
someone...maybe metal?...thought it was to go with the colour of the garment...
but then someone called the store and got a different answer...

so what did the store say?...
i can't recall...

 

[AlexN]

don't quote me on this...

white on white - basic
black on white - jeans label
black on black - runway
white on black - made-to-measure

 

[andrew]

Running through my wardrobe:

black bondage t shirt = black text/black label

black sweater = same as above

grey bondage trousers = black text/black label

jeans = black text on white

beige nylon jacket = beige label/beige text on beige garment

black nylon button-up shirt = black label/white text ...

I think it's just random, maybe the label color is meant to match, but the text color depends on the season? The black nylon shirt is much older than the rest of my clothes

 

[softgrey]

it's NEVER random...
there is a method to the madness...

we just need to figure out what it is...

thanks guys...
anyone else think they know...

 

[rach2jlc]

It may not be random, but it may have changed over time.

For example, the older HL jeans line was white on black, but now there is no longer a jeans line. Rather, it has merged with the main line. So, now just the jeans themselves still have the black on white label. In Japan, too, we have Helmut Lang socks and underwear which are made with a black on white label that just says "Helmut Lang" (no small "jeans" superscript).

Before HL did made to measure and before Prada, many of the suits and shirts had the white on black label (I have a suit from several years ago with just this label).

My more recent lighter colored shirts/tees are white on white while dark shirts are black on black.

Perhaps it is possible that runway items are usually black on black and basics are white on white, but I think that they are pretty loose on this policy if it is. So, in effect, I think it is most random or based on the color of the garment, with a few exceptions.

John

 

[softgrey]

anyone else have any input on this subject?...

i'm still not sure...
i'd call the showroom, but i don't know if anyone would answer...

 

[Fade to Black]

I agree with the color of label matching the color of garment theory...like the Louise Bourgeois black with white print t-shirt I have is a black on black label, but that is a basic and not runway item (I think?) Also the jeans stuff i have from them is black on white label which makes sense.

 

[Johnny]

I think Alex N might be right - it fits with what Andrew says other than for the last item. I've got two simple HL sweaters and they have the white on white label...although....having said that they're both light coloured...mmmm.

Prada have a similar thing going don't they, I never understood it for them either, but have wondered about whether it's a basics and runway distinction there too.

 

[droogist]

Here's the thread where it came up earlier: http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11852&page=13&pp=20

I think Andro came up with the definitive answer:

I also just spoke to a saleswoman at the flagship store in New York and she told me that the B/W & W/B Labels are the lower priced lines. And the Single colour labels like B/B and W/W are the higher priced line. Couture line has B/B labels and reads 'made to measure' HELMUT LANG NEW YORK