Helmut Lang Resort 2011
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Similar to Alexander Wang, Helmut Lang is synonymous with effortless cool. Season after season, Michael and Nicole Colovos nail the art of creating MODish (model off duty) ensembles. Unlike previous showings, however, resort was less rocker-chic and more sophisticated. According to the design duo, "this season called for a lighter, looser silhouette." That meant cotton instead of leather, roomy beige sweaters, and airy cotton oxfords. Superskinnies of yesteryear were replaced by billowy black trousers; slouchy jackets made way for their sharp, tailored counterparts.
all photos from style.com
However, fear not, motorcycle-chic lovers, for the Helmut Lang denim collection is for you:
all photos from style.com
My first thought was that they should have stuck with the same model for both collections. Then I realized that it was, in fact, the same model, just with an unfortunate ramen-noodle hairdo. Other than that, the collection was fabulously hardcore. The asymmetrical cotton tees and rounded-hem chambray shirts had just the right amount of slouch to appear effortlessly breezy without looking preggers. Stovepipe jeans were so skintight that they looked like they might require an amputation. When combined with platform ankle boots, the proportions worked flawlessly - billowy on top, fitted through the leg, and grounded with the chunkiness of leather wedges. Even for a brand whose middle name is cool, this collection was uncompromisingly tough and defiantly fierce.
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