The Helmut Lang Fall/Winter 2019 capsule was showcased on the runways at New York Fashion Week recently and it features designs for both men and women. The main design element that all of the pieces embody is clean and precise cuts that boast tailoring expertise.
The inspiration behind the range spotlights Joseph Beuys, an iconic suit artist. The seasonal suits of the collection include gray wool, lava melton wool, clean polished black leather, double-face white viscose, flannel, and more. The show also highlights nylon tank tops as a lightweight item along with the captivating Chelsea boots in a bright silver hue. Additional items include the parka complete in a translucent rubber polyurethane and the matching pants.
What's Driving This Trend
- Tailoring-trend
- Businesses can create innovative fashion design techniques, with cleaner cuts and crafty tailoring expertise to provide classic elegance to their customers.
- Capsule-collections
- Businesses can create limited edition collections to create a sense of excitement and urgency, thus boosting sales.
- Iconic-inspiration
- Businesses can find inspiration from iconic figures and artists, and translate their essence into something modern and unique.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Designers and clothing retailers can make use of traditional tailoring techniques to bring out their artistic side, while also maintaining the essence of elegance.
- Footwear
- Manufacturers can experiment with different materials and colors for boots, and create unique pairs that stand out in a saturated market.
- Material Science
- Companies can explore the use of innovative materials, such as rubber polyurethane, to create clothing items with technological advancements.
