“Our philosophy,” says Nicole Colovos, who, along with husband Michael, makes up the design partnership behind Helmut Lang, “is to create luxurious pieces with an edge.” So, if it works, why not think the same way with their first accessories collection? “The bags are inspired by motorcycle jackets,” Colovos says of the tough creta leather, buttery soft napa, and perch skin purses with multiple zips and pockets. But look closer and you’ll discover a little more about the pair who came up with them: Shark’s tooth buckles and tightly braided fisherman’s handles allude to Michael’s previous career as a commercial fisherman, while every option from clutches, messengers, hobos and overnight weekenders reveal Nicole’s love of utilitarian functionality.
That’s not the only thing to look forward to this spring. Although the classic Langian silhouettes are much in evidence—cropped leather jackets, slouchy pants, and tuxedo blazers—more dresses have been added. Digitally enhanced grayscale, tangerine, and vermillion graphic patterns appear on breezy halter necks and asymmetrical summery dresses, inspired by the curvilinear landscapes and shades found in photographer Edward Burtynsky’s book Oil. What links the bags so seamlessly with the collection is the duo’s penchant for layering. Unzip one clutch and it becomes a handle-less handbag that a second clutch will fit inside. That solves the dilemma of which bag to carry, leaving us only to decide: which dress to wear?
I am not fond really fond of these clutches, but I love those handbags and cross-body bags and shoulder bags, they’re totally amazing, I would love to carry them every day this fall.
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