Helmut: Hitting the Road Again

Famed French Fashion House Helmut Lang has, as of late, been focusing more than ever on being the brand able to create clothing that offers an iteration of the classic Lang line's concept, adapted to articulate the current climate— both that of the fashion industry itself, as well as that of global culture as a whole.

Tokyo photos by Kenta Nakamura

In December, the brand returned to their iconic collection inspired by the NYC yellow cab, releasing a re-interpretation of the original release featuring today's Taxi drivers, modeling designs made to speak to modern style of both the city and the brand, currently.

But today— Lang is leaving on a road trip, and, irreverant as ever, they're taking a taxi.

Hong Kong photos by Alex Leese

Today, Lang's latest drop reveals the brand is dedicated to constantly kicking things up a notch, this time expanding the reach of the Taxi initiative from New York, and making their way to major cultural hubs such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Paris, and finally— returning to NYC.

London photos by Tom Emmerson

In an attempt to capture the essence and identity of each city as genuinely as possible, Helmut enlisted the help of young photographers, all of whom are native to the location they were charged with shooting. Further encapsulating the distinctive spirit of each destination, the colors of the merchandise (a hooded sweatshirt, and a long & short-sleeved t-shirt) mirror the vibrant colors of the taxis in which they are located.

Paris photos by Patrick Welde

This is street casting on another level‚ though, we shouldn't be too surprised. Whether they're taking cues from real deal Taxi drivers, Tinder, or Craigslist Personals (RIP)— Lang looks beyond what's been done before. We can't argue this journey isn't an inticing one— we just wish Lang had let us come along.

New York City photos by Alex Lee

All we can say now is— office can’t wait to see what Helmut has in store next.

Helmut Lang Limited Edition Taxi Capsule is available now online and in stores.

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TEMET: If Skims Met Skins

November 04, 2024

I often wonder where the first “afters” happened — whether it was right here in New York or somewhere else. The afters: that hazy, half-lit party that stretches into the morning, more intimate than dancing skin-to-skin with someone you just met, where the crowd thins to only those willing to let the night bleed into morning. Here, you get to watch the sunrise together too.

But today, no matter where you go in the world, if you're at a rave or DIY party, there's probably an afters. If you've never been to one, or don’t care to be, you’ve probably scrolled through your feed and seen that one story: morning sun flooding a cluttered living room, hot people still dancing, bodies tangled on a worn couch — lost in the aftermath of a night that refuses to end.

Creative Director Kiernan Francis
Designer TEMET
Photographer (Still) Alejandro Yullo
Director of Photography & Editor (Moving) Ava Papunen
Stylist Abby Bencie
Makeup Rory Alvarez
Casting Director Kiernan Francis
Lighting Director & Retoucher Lida Ramsay
Executive Producer Kiernan Francis
Associate Producer Ava Perman
Brand Producer Juanita
Soundtrack: "Revolution," Billy Doll (EXCLUSIVE RELEASE)
Makeup Assistant Kandi Milk
Fashion Assistant Jackson Prus
Production Assistant Peyton Nguyen
Production Assistant Emmanuel Delator
Production Assistant Axl Checho

This editorial for Chilean-based TEMET, a brand deeply woven into the underground music and nightlife scene, captures that noctural alchemy. Creative directed by New York’s own Kiernan Francis, the shoot draws inspiration from the afters’ electric liminality. Francis sought to celebrate the paradox of private and public life — where our truest selves might emerge within nightlife and fade into the versions of ourselves we show the world by daylight.

The cast was a mix of DJs, artists, and street-scouted creatives — some known to Francis from the scene, others discovered through social media. The styling leaned into shapewear as an experience, framed by a backdrop that evokes the afters: crowded couches, messy rooms, and the chaos of a night extending into morning. The result? A series that feels like SKIMS meeting Skins UK.

Watch the video below.

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Nikolaj Hansson Joins Diadora Legacy as Creative Director

October 31, 2024

Diadora's appointment of Danish designer Nikolaj Hansson as Creative Director for its Legacy line signals a fresh chapter for the brand. Known for his Copenhagen-based label Palmes, Hansson’s connection to Diadora began in childhood, admiring the brand’s iconic boots on Premier League defenders. Now, his deep respect for Diadora’s heritage and his vision for merging craftsmanship with progressive design will shape the brand’s premium Legacy line.

His first collection launching in Fall/Winter 2025, will blend his design ethos with Diadora’s storied history, tapping into both the brand’s past and a modern sensibility. Diadora’s CEO, Claudio Bora, shares Nikolaj Hansson's vision of sport as an emotional, daily experience, aiming to create apparel that resonates with the spirit of sport itself. As Hansson says, "the falling in love was mutual," and together, they aim to reignite that spark in a new generation of fans.