Helmut Lang S/S 14
Helmut Lang SS14
The modernist works of artist Wade Guyton served as a starting point for Michael and Nicole Colovos the husband and wife duo behind Helmut Lang’s current incarnation. Guyton’s clean lines found their way onto the runway via prints that added a subtle accent to a collection rooted in austerity. The vast majority of looks relied on the timeless appeal of black and white, though a section of shocking pink added visual interest and a decidedly summery feel. Transparency – a summer staple and a house fixture dating back to the days when Helmut himself ran the NYC scene (dig up those old shots of S/S 02 for reference) – played a key role in this season’s story. A stark white shirt dress delivered in lighter than air sheer fabric provided a current take on a classic, while playful cutouts on cropped blouses gave just a hint of skin. Even all leather looks felt summery rather than sedate when paired with sleek silver sandals and a fresh range of covetable clutches. The total look as worn by the cooler than thou cast proved downright irresistible.
Text by Janelle Okwodu
Images by Billy Rood for Models.com
Great collection as usual.