Fashion & Beauty

Helmut Lang

Over at the Helmut Lang show in Chelsea, it was enchantment under the sea with a modern, sleek twist. Departing from a typical palate of black, whites and earth tones, the collection mimicked the colorful reds, corals and blues of the ocean floor.

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But the trademark deconstructed silhouettes remained, looking all wet in fabrics that were glossed, sheer and slick. Boxy jackets, trousers, A-line skirts and voluminous shorts were done in blue, dark grey and red jacquards, while sheer panels punctuated many of the dresses.