Inspired by the HBO series, Game of Thrones, Helmut Lang hits the nail on the head with his Fall 2012 runway show. Edgy silhouettes included tailored blazers, wool dresses with leather sleeves, and asymmetrical jackets in black, white, and this season’s, burnt red. Minimal colors were shockingly appealing in tree branch prints paired with tight denim and furs in a cranberry hue. Helmut Lang’s timeless pieces can be worn in a multitude of ways, as the designer styled oversized, chunky scarves by Taiana Giefer into the collection. Two-piece suits are perfect for a stand out look in the office or could be paired with sexy lace for a day to night look. Lang’s textures were a huge focus this season with furs, leather, lace, knit, wool, and suiting.

- Ambika Makin

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“This season we were looking at images of architect Santiago Calatrava’s work and were intrigued by his modern structures that he made which evolved out of something more classic. The elements that we were drawn to were the different textures created by the modern and classical worlds. We used textured wools, furs, blistered looking leather, silks crepes and mixed them together with cleaner fabrics to create dimension. We explored volume within structure by adding darts and seams to control the volume and the drape of the fabrics. Prints were made from looking at industrial textures and nature, and exploring the contrast between them. Colors were inspired by old mining factories where there is a heightened sense of the intermingling of industrial and natural elements.”

FALL/WINTER 2010:

HELMUT LANG JEANS F/W 2010:

Who: Calypso St. Barth
What: Women’s RTW & accessories, home decor, candles, fragrance – savings up to 80%
When: 12/15 – 12/18; Tuesday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-2pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (between 28th & 29th)

Who: Magnes Sisters
What: $40 – $99 a bag
When: December 8th-10th; 11am-7pm
Where: The Collective Showroom, 16 W36th Street, suite 501 (between 5th and 6th)

Who: Ports 1961
What: Prices start at 85% off!
When: December 11th, 11am-7pm
Where: 601 W26th, Suite 875

Who: Opening Ceremony
What: 60-90% off Acne, Alexander Wang, Erin Wasson x RVCA, Jeremy Scott, Opening Ceremony, Vena Cava & more
When: December 11th-13th; Friday & Saturday 11am-8pm; Sunday 12-7pm
Where: 201 Mulberry (between Spring & Kenmare)

Who: Proenza Schouler
What: RTW from previous seasons as well as F/W 2009
When: December 10th-11th, 8:30am-6:30pm
Where: 495 Broadway, 8th floor

Who: Theory
What: Coats $199 and under; Jackets $149 and under; Dresses $119 and under; Sweaters $109 and under; Pants $99 and under; Shirts $89 and under
When: December 7th-9th, 11am-7pm
Where: 261 W36th Street, 2nd floor (between 7th & 8th Avenues)

Who: Balenciaga
What: 40% off select merchandise
When: December 3rd-January 1st, 11am-7pm
Where: 542 W22nd St

Who: Simon Showroom
What: Merchandise by A Peace Treaty, C&C California, Citizens of Humanity, Falls, Goldsign, Iro, Wren *cash only*
When: December 7th-9th, 10am-7pm
Where: 95 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor (corner of 17th Street)

Who: Helmut Lang
What: Women’s merch up to 60% off
When: December 9th-13th, 11am-8pm
Where: 819 Washington Street (at Ganesvoort)

Who: Lauren Merkin
What: Handbags, clutches and accessories up to 70% off
When: December 8th-11th, 11am-7pm and December 12th 11am-4pm
Where: 231 W29th St, Suite 201 (Between 7th & 8th avenues)

Who: AKA New York
What: Prices $20-$100; up to 80% off *cash only*
When: December 10th 10am-7pm & December 11th 10am-5pm
Where: 246 W38th St, Suite 1109

Who: Diane von Furstenberg
What: Up to 75% off
When: December 8th-11th – Tuesday 9-6:30pm; Wednesday 10-8pm; Thursday 10-7pm; Friday 9-3pm
Where: 260 Fifth Ave, near 28th Street

Who: Autumn Cashmere
What: Up to 75% off
When: December 7th-11th 9am-6pm
Where: 251 W36th St, 2nd floor, near 7th Avenue

Who: James Jeans
What: Jeggings, straight & skinny legs $80, bootcut styles $70-$80, one-of-a-kind samples $15-$50
When: December 8th-11th; Tuesday-Thursday 9:30-7:30pm, Friday 9:30-2pm
Where: 500 Greenwich St, Suite 202, near Spring Street

Who: Alice + Olivia
What: Party dresses $179, pants $99, tops $89
When: December 8th-11th, 8am-8pm
Where: 80 W40th St at 6th Avenue

Who: Rag & Bone
What: T-shirts $40 and under, denim $80 and under, dresses $170 and under, blazers $190 and under, leather jackets $450 and under
When: December 10th-13th; Thursday-Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Where: 100 Christopher Street, near Bleecker Street

Who: Vera Wang
What: Bridal & bridesmaid dresses 25-75% off
When: December 12th, 9am-5pm
Where: The New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th Street

Who: Olive & Bette’s
What: Trina Turk, Cynthia Steffe, Velvet, Splendid, Free People, Nanette Lepore, Theory, and more up to 75% off
When: December 10th, 8am-7pm
Where: 384 Bleecker St at Perry St

Who: Miguelina
What: Prices range from $25-$195
When: December 9th-11th, 8am-8pm
Where: 20 W36th St, near 6th Avenue

Anna Sui

Diane von Furstenberg

Vena Cava

Narciso Rodriguez

Prada

Marc Jacobs

Zac Posen

Helmut Lang

Brian Reyes

Alexander Wang

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A few of our favorite deals from the sale include (prices already reflect the discount):

HELMUT LANG Neon V-Neck Tank,$33.25 (was $95)

MILLY White Ruffle Rosette Blouse, $87 (was $249)

CHARLOTTE RONSON Grey Button Cardigan, $105 (was $216)

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• Stock up now for next summer’s wardrobe at Pixie Market, where sundresses and more are up to 50% off! Ongoing; 100 Stanton St., nr. Ludlow St. (212-253-0953); daily 12–8.

• Hurry over to The Altman Building to get up to 85% off Escada, Escada Sport, and accessories from now until 10/5. 135 W. 18th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212-852-5446); Thurs.–Fri. (10–8), Sat.–Sun. (10–6)

• It’s finally time to cover up those sun-kissed legs for fall. Privé has got you covered with J Brand, 7 For All Mankind Jeans, and more at 30%-80% off. 10/1-10/5; Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., nr. 15th St.; 10:30–7.

• We must be dreaming: up to 70% off Comme des Garcons, Versace, Miu Miu, Helmut Lang, and Prada? That’s right! Don’t miss this monumental sample sale going on now until October 5th! 29 Prince St., nr. Wooster St. (866-508-1962); 11–7.

• Visit the Designer Expo NYC until the 5th of October, which is offering 40%-90% off Diesel, True Religion, Ed Hardy, and much more! 440 Broadway, Mon-Sat 11-7 pm and Sun 12-7pm