In the waning days of his landscape-altering reign atop his eponymous label, Helmut Lang’s fall 2004 collection seemed to harken back to the sophisticated tailoring he released in the 90s; though the voluminous cuts of the ‘90s were replaced with the razor precision he’d developed in the late stages of his career. However, there was still plenty of what made Lang who he was, including mesh tops with intricate metal harnesses hidden beneath. As eloquently surmised by Vogue, “when you buy into Lang's aesthetic… you're also complicit with his subtly coded subtexts”.

An interesting cross-section of Lang’s work, in which he blends his staple denim offering (influenced by ‘60s and ‘70s Levi cuts), with the fetishwear aesthetic that has served as his label’s enduring legacy. It was this intersection, the taboo affixed to the mundane, that many at the time described as the subtle thrill of wearing Lang. These jeans feature wrap around straps, engraved metal hardware, and Lang’s signature raw denim, slim hip, and button-fly closure. 

Condition: 9/10. No significant flaws.

Tagged size: 30

Waist: 15.5in

Rise: 11in

Thigh: 12in

Inseam: 32in

Hem: 8in