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HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005

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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter INTRO
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter INTRO
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter INTRO
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter SPACE
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Identity
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Identity
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Space and Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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Exhibition HELMUT LANG, oversized runway plan and screen

MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Media & Cultural Presence
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Backstage
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Backstage
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Backstage
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Backstage
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Backstage
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Backstage
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
Helmut Lang, Astro Biker Jacket, New York, 1998
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Backstage
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
Helmut Lang, Skirt W/Tape, New York, 2001
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Backstage
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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MAK Exhibition View, 2025 / Chapter Séance de Travail
HELMUT LANG. SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL 1986–2005 / Excerpts from the MAK Helmut Lang Archive
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New York taxi top with HELMUT LANG lettering

TAXI TOP (Key Visual)
Helmut Lang, New York City Taxi Top, advertising, 1998–2004.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 649. Photo: MAK/Christian Mendez.

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Black-and-white copy of a wraparound advertisement with portrait photo of Helmut Lang

HELMUT LANG
Helmut Lang, black-and-white copy of a wraparound advertisement for the International Herald Tribune newspaper, announcing the launch of the Helmut Lang jeans product line in July 1996, photography by Elfie Semotan.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 536-170. Courtesy of hl-art.

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HELMUT LANG
Portrait Helmut Lang, photography by Elfie Semotan, 1994.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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interior of the Helmut Lang flagship store New York

STORE ARCHITECTURE
Helmut Lang, interior of the Helmut Lang flagship store, 80 Greene Street, New York, designed by Helmut Lang and Gluckman Mayner Architects (1997), photography by Paul Warchol (1998).

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STORE ARCHITECTURE
Helmut Lang, interior of the Helmut Lang Paris flagship store, Rue Saint-Honoré 219, designed by Helmut Lang and Gluckman Mayner Architects (2003).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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STORE ARCHITECTURE
Helmut Lang, Helmut Lang Paris flagship store window with Lair (1986–2000) by Louise Bourgeois, Rue Saint-Honoré 219 (2004). MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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STORE ARCHITECTURE
Helmut Lang, interior of the Helmut Lang headquarters, 142 Greene Street, New York, designed by Helmut Lang and Gluckman Mayner Architects (2002).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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interior of the Helmut Lang design studio with Spider Couple by Louise Bourgeois

STORE ARCHITECTURE
Helmut Lang, interior of the Helmut Lang design studio with Spider Couple (2003) by Louise Bourgeois, 142 Greene Street, New York (2004).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, test print of Helmut Lang’s Barneys New York wall advertisement, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Été 97, photography by Elfie Semotan (1997).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Lettering I Walk In I See You I Watch You I Scan You I Wait for You I Tease You I Breathe You I Smell You On My Skin

CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, Helmut Lang Parfums supplement from The New York Times newspaper, text by Jenny Holzer (2001).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 572-2-3. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Helmut Lang Perfumes supplement, motif: sparkling water

CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, Helmut Lang Parfums supplement from The New York Times newspaper, photography by Larry Larimer (2001).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 572-2-3. Courtesy of hl-art.

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test print of an advertisement for National Geographic magazine, shown name label Helmut Lang

CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement for National Geographic magazine, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Hiver 02/03 (2002).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 1778-4-22. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Proof print of an advertisement: Person pulling a garment over their head

CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement for Art in America magazine, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Été 01, photography by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin (2000). Depicted person: Andoni Anastasse.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 566-9-5-1. Courtesy of hl-art.

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SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL
Helmut Lang, photograph of Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 93/94 (1993). Depicted person: Elfie Semotan.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL
Helmut Lang, video still, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 93/94 (1993).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL
Helmut Lang, video still, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 94/95 (1994). Depicted person: Kirsten Owen.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL
Helmut Lang, video still, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 98/99 (1998). Depicted persons: Mipam Thurman (left), Tatjana Patitz (center).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL
Helmut Lang, video still, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 98/99 (1998). Depicted persons: Daniel Küpper (left), Armbruster (center), Tatjana Patitz (right).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL
Helmut Lang, video still, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 98/99 (1998). Depicted persons: Scott Barnhill (left), Amy Wesson (center).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL
Helmut Lang, CD-ROM for Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 98/99 (1998).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 584-5-5. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Black-and-white copy of a black-and-white copy of a seating chart for Helmut Lang show

SÉANCE DE TRAVAIL
Helmut Lang, black-and-white copy of a seating chart, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 04/05 (2004), Avenue Georges Lafont 84, Paris.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Show Fitting Polaroid, person wearing look 52 by Helmut Lang featuring Choker by Louise Bourgeois

BACKSTAGE
Helmut Lang, Show Fitting Polaroid, look 52, featuring Choker (ca. 1948) by Louise Bourgeois, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Séance de Travail Défilé # Été 03 (2002). Depicted person: Joel Frampton.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 584-1-47. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Show Fitting Polaroid on paper with handwritten look descriptions, depicted person: Stella Tennant

BACKSTAGE
Helmut Lang, Show Fitting Polaroid on paper with handwritten look descriptions, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 01/02 (2001). Depicted person: Stella Tennant.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Show Fitting Polaroid on paper with handwritten look descriptions, depicted person: Iván de Pineda.

BACKSTAGE
Helmut Lang, Show Fitting Polaroid on paper with handwritten look descriptions, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 01/02 (2001). Depicted person: Iván de Pineda.
MAK Helmut Lang Archive. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Stencil of lettering "Helmutlang Backstage"

BACKSTAGE
Helmut Lang, “Helmutlang Backstage” stencil, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Été 94 (1993), Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Hiver 94/95 (1994).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 1780-3-1-1. Courtesy of hl-art.

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test print of an advertisement with handwritten notes for Vogue Italia, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Hiver 01/02

CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement with handwritten notes for Vogue Italia, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Hiver 01/02 (2001).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 572-6-2. Courtesy of hl-art.

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CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Séance de Travail # Été 04 (2003).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 572-6-24. Courtesy of hl-art.

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test print of an advertisement photograph of a “stingray purse”

CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Été 02, photograph of a “stingray purse” by Anthony Ward (2001).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 566-10-7. Courtesy of hl-art.

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CAMPAIGNS & ADVERTISEMENTS
Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Été 03 (2002).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 566-10-1. Courtesy of hl-art.

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page from a lookbook with a person from behind

LOOKBOOK PAGES
Helmut Lang, page from a lookbook, look 22, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 03/04 (2003).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 563-67. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Page of a lookbook, upper body of a person from behind

LOOKBOOK PAGES
Helmut Lang, page from a lookbook, look 23, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 03/04 (2003).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 563-69. Courtesy of hl-art.

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page from a lookbook, Person in black clothing from the side

LOOKBOOK PAGES
Helmut Lang, page from a lookbook, look 01, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Hiver 03/04 (2003).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 563-5. Courtesy of hl-art.

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MADE-TO-MEASURE
Helmut Lang, test print for “Helmut Lang By Appointment Only Established 1986* Paris, New York” graphic (2002).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 566-12-1. Courtesy of hl-art.

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MADE-TO-MEASURE
Helmut Lang, laser print of a photograph of a made-to-measure coat for Sofia Coppola (2004).
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 565-2-1. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Backstage Photograph by Juergen Teller. Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Seance De Travail Defile # Hiver 97/98, Paris
Photographer: Juergen Teller, Paris, 1997
Depicted person: Kirsten Owen, Paris, 1997
Courtesy of hl-art

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Backstage Photograph by Juergen Teller, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Seance De Travail Defile # Hiver 97/98, Paris
Photographer: Juergen Teller, Paris, 1997
Depicted person: Kirsten Owen, Paris, 1997
Courtesy of hl-art

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Backstage Photograph by Juergen Teller, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Seance De Travail Defile # Hiver 97/98, Paris
Photographer: Juergen Teller, Paris, 1997
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Proof for an advertisement, photograph by Juergen Teller, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance De Travail Défilé # Hiver 94/95, Paris
Design: Helmut Lang, Vienna, 1994
Photographer: Juergen Teller, Paris, 1994
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 566-11-21-2. Courtesy of hl-art.

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Backstage Photograph by Juergen Teller, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance De Travail Défilé # Été 94
Photographer: Juergen Teller, Paris, 1993
Depicted person: Thomas Braun, Paris, 1993
Courtesy of hl-art

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Backstage Photograph by Juergen Teller, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Seance De Travail Defile # Ete 98, Paris
Photographer: Juergen Teller, Paris, 1997
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Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement featuring “metallic skirts,” Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Été 04, backstage photograph by Juergen Teller
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 1778-4-57. Courtesy of hl-art

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Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement featuring “elastic holster tank and cotton knit cut-out glove,” Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail Défilé # Été 04, backstage photograph by Juergen Teller
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 1778-4-54. Courtesy of hl-art

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Helmut Lang, test print of an advertisement for Purple Magazine, Helmut Lang Collection Hommes Femmes Séance de Travail # Été 99, backstage photograph by Juergen Teller
MAK Helmut Lang Archive, LNI 566-11-12. Courtesy of hl-art

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