Helmut Lang

FW98 Classic Puffer Jacket in Black Nylon

$465.00
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The Piece

From Helmut Lang’s Fall Winter 1998 collection, this puffer jacket reflects the designer’s utilitarian minimalism and refined technicality. Constructed from durable black nylon, the silhouette is compact and structured, emphasizing functionality over excess. Its matte surface, clean lines, and subtle volume embody the pragmatic elegance that defined Lang’s late-90s work.

The jacket’s high collar and precise quilting ensure warmth without sacrificing proportion, while tonal hardware and hidden fastenings maintain a streamlined aesthetic. Balancing practicality and restraint, it stands as a defining example of Lang’s modernist approach to outerwear: functional, intelligent, and quietly iconic.

Collection: FW98
Condition: Excellent
Composition: 100% Nylon
Retail Price: 600€

 
Collection

Fall/Winter 1998 continued Helmut Lang's exploration of military codes while revolutionizing fashion presentation, he eschewed traditional runway shows in favor of CD-ROMs sent to editors and buyers, with the collection simultaneously available on helmutlangny.com. The bulletproof vest evolved across multiple fabric treatments, while painter jeans and hooded parkas demonstrated Lang's ability to elevate quotidian garments through conceptual design and complex fabrications. His work struck a balance between streetwear sensibility and avant-garde tailoring, creating garments that functioned as both practical uniforms and design objects.
Size & Fit

Model is 184 cm , 67 kg and wears size 42 (S).

Size 42 (S):

Length: 68 cm cm
Shoulders: 42 cm cm
Chest: 52 cm cm
Sleeves: 62 cm cm