A Glossary of Peter Do’s Archival References at Helmut Lang

Peter Do took the reins at Helmut Lang in the summer of 2023. Find here a glossary of his archival references.

February 10, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Linda Washington

Do himself often referenced Lang at his eponymous label, often citing him as one of his inspirations.

Scroll through as we list Easter eggs on Dos Helmut Lang runways.

Spring 2024 ready-to-wear

That one slinky, tangled pink dress.

Helmut Lang spring 2003 readytowear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2003 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, spring 1999 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2024 ready-to-wear.

And the signature car seat safety belt with a touch of pink.

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Helmut Lang, spring 1999 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, fall 1994 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2003 ready-to-wear.

There was also the obsession with a good cummerband.

Helmut Lang, spring 2024 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, spring 1998 menswear.

And a headband on a good head of hair.

Helmut Lang, spring 2003 ready-to-wear.

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Helmut Lang, fall 1994 ready-to-wear.

Fall 2024 ready-to-wear

The famous Chinatown bag print made a comeback.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.

As did the sheer jeans.

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Helmut Lang, fall 2003 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2005 menswear.

And dont forget the famous bubble wrap jacket, here remade by Do in silk.

Helmut Lang, fall 1999 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2024 ready-to-wear.

And fringy overlays on the famous Helmut jeans.

Helmut Lang, spring 2004 ready-to-wear.

And some velcro, for good measure.

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Helmut Lang, spring 1998 menswear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2024 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang spring 2003 readytowear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2003 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2024 ready-to-wear.

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Helmut Lang, spring 2003 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang spring 2003 readytowear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2003 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.

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Helmut Lang, spring 2005 menswear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang spring 2003 readytowear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2003 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.

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Helmut Lang, fall 1999 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang spring 2004 readytowear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2004 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang spring 2003 readytowear.

Helmut Lang, spring 2003 ready-to-wear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.

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Helmut Lang, spring 1998 menswear.

Helmut Lang, fall 2024 ready-to-wear.