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Concept 003: printings.jp Brings Iconic Menswear to Nordstrom

The third rollout of Nordstrom Men’s Concept series reintroduces seminal pieces from the archives of Raf Simons and Helmut Lang. Devised by VP of Men’s Fashion Sam Lobban, the Concept initiative was designed to highlight the best menswear finds from across the world, with the first edition launching back in January. The latest, Concept 003: printings.jp, was organized in partnership with Japanese publisher printings.jp, who also created a tw0-volume book set chronicling each designer’s influence

 

Of course, then there’s the clothes. Some highlight resurrected pieces from Simons include a David Bowie tank top, a black printed fishtail parka, and a faded camouflage bomber. From Lang, there’s an orange leather jacket and a military-inspired utility vest, which has emerged as one of the years’ biggest trends. Better shop the collection now before it ends up on Grailed.

 

Concept 003: printings.jp will be open in the Nordstrom Men’s stores in New York, Downtown Seattle, Vancouver, and online until May 30th.

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Helmut Lang Embraces Pre-Owned Pieces

Today, Helmut Lang announced a new project named Certified Pre-Owned, which provides customers a chance to purchase select rare and vintage pieces from the personal collections of a few Lang super fans.  The first installment features pieces from the late Jim Walrod, a renowned American curator and design guru, ahead of an upcoming initiative launched by the Walrod estate. Pieces from the drop include an assortment of jackets and knitwear spanning from 1995-2003, so mainly pieces designed by the eponymous designer himself before he retired in 2005. Needless to say, these items will make a welcome addition to any personal fashion archive.

Helmut Lang Certified Pre-Owned is available online now. Check out some of the pieces below.

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