https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 12:14:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939396 Wed, 22 May 2013 23:57:58 +0000 Anonymous 939396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is disappointing. I hate it when something flimsy is priced really high. It's one thing if it's sturdy and well made, but so many knits these days smack of planned&nbsp;obsolescence.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939393 Wed, 22 May 2013 23:54:26 +0000 bj1111 939393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yes...i would never buy hl knits full price--but i love their ease of wear. &nbsp;their leathers and jackets&nbsp;on the other hand, tdf. &nbsp;</p> <p>hello, tjmaxx. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939376 Wed, 22 May 2013 23:19:01 +0000 Diana 939376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed.&nbsp; I just mentioned on Shannon's thread that I didn't think any of the new HL pieces would last even one season.&nbsp; Boo.&nbsp; When everyone started to make everything in viscose tissue jersey, I had hoped it was just a trend, but I think it's here for good.</p> <p>Now I want to hunt down some vintage HL though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939370 Wed, 22 May 2013 23:13:55 +0000 rachylou 939370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well now. I'm miffed. Because they kicked out Marc Jacobs for Helmut all around me. I got into a sniffing contest with a Helmut sales girlie at Neiman's over it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939337 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:27:07 +0000 Caro in Oz 939337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know - I was looking at some in the shops &amp; they were already pulled &amp; misshapen - so sad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939334 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:20:53 +0000 Raisin 939334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not cool. &nbsp;Such good looking items, but they should be QUALITY! &nbsp;Good to know, since I usually buy online from HL, so I will keep that in mind.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939329 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:15:17 +0000 ironkurtin 939329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle - the new pieces are made in China.&nbsp; But I have many lovely pieces from other brands made in China, so it's not where it's how.&nbsp; ARGH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939304 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:51:17 +0000 Angie 939304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I JUST mentioned in Shannon's thread how inconsistant the knitted quality of HL goods are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939298 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:46:49 +0000 catgirl 939298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My skirt is flimsy but I got it on super sale. &nbsp;I would never have paid the full price for it for the quality - it's like a Sweet Pea top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939297 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:44:35 +0000 Suz 939297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is very sad and bad. I am grateful for the report. I almost bought a dress the other day, but decided against it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939293 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:43:07 +0000 Thistle 939293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not cool at all!!&nbsp; Where are the new pieces made? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939292 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:21 +0000 shedev 939292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not cool, thanks for the heads up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rant-helmut-lang-knits#post-939286 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:26:03 +0000 ironkurtin 939286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love me some vintage Helmut Lang.&nbsp; The stuff actually *designed* by Mr. Lang and made in Italy.</p> <p>This new line is AWFUL!&nbsp; Every. Single. Item. I have tried by them actively unravels and falls apart.&nbsp; It looks great at first,&nbsp; but it just does not last! </p>