The fall of 2003 stands as both an apex of Lang’s work, and a bellwether which implied the beginning of the end for his eponymous label. The runway, described as “soft armor” by Vogue, provided much of what one had came to expect from Lang: austere tailoring with lurid undertones, elaborate layering created through negative space, and militant outerwear, all executed at perhaps the highest levels he ever reached. Even yet, the zeitgeist is fickle, and waning sales suggested that the mainstream’s fascination with his work had began to fade. Lang would step down after only two more years at his label. 

This unique hoodie’s standout detail is the horse hair mohawk which sits atop the hood. The blend of luxury materials serves as an excellent display of the creative fabric choices Lang deployed at his peak. Considering AW2003’s repeated references to Vivienne Westwood’s Seditionaries, it’s natural to read the mohawk as a nod to the popular spiked hairstyles of the era’s punks. The hoodie additionally features the subtle bondage cuff sleeves which Lang famously used on jackets, coats, and shirts.

Condition: 8.5/10. Small holes under hand strap region - difficult to notice unless the fabric is stretched.

Tagged size: 48

Shoulder: 18.5in

Pit to pit: 21in

Length: 28in

Sleeve: 28in