Courtesy of Helmut LangFashion / NewsA new era of Helmut Lang is comingThe iconic brand has tapped Dazed Editor-in-Chief Isabella Burley to be its Editor-in-Residence, and will be teaming up with Shayne OliverShareLink copied ✔️March 13, 2017FashionNewsText Emma Hope Allwood Today, legendary New York brand Helmut Lang announced that it has big things in store for 2017, with a relaunch planned for this coming summer. Dazed’s Editor-in-Chief Isabella Burley has been appointed by CEO Andrew Rosen to serve as Helmut Lang’s first Editor-in-Residence, bringing her editorial expertise to the company as it enters its next chapter. Intriguingly, they’ve already got one exciting figure on board – Hood By Air designer Shayne Oliver will create a ‘special project’ collection for the brand featuring womenswear, menswear and accessories, set to be unveiled in September. Before then, expect to see Helmut Lang’s digital presence be totally revamped with an all new look. Austrian designer Lang founded the eponymous label in 1986. Known for his conceptual but minimalist design, his artistic collaborations with the likes of Jenny Holzer and Juergen Teller, and his revolutionary attitude towards the fashion system, Lang has inspired everyone from Raf Simons to Kanye West. He left the label in 2005 to become a fine artist. According to Rosen, this move will see the brand return to its roots. “Helmut Lang is a pioneering company and we are going back to its heritage of being bold,” he said in a statement. Shayne Oliver backstage at Hood By Air SS16Photography Evan SchreiberEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingHow Prince almost ended up in The Fifth ElementThe Purple One backed out because Jean Paul Gaultier’s costumes were ‘too effeminate’Arts+CultureMusicThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) UGGFashionUGG is bringing the sun to London – here’s how to get involvedBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismFashionWhy is Americana everywhere right now?Life & CultureIs veganism a privilege? Life & CultureThere is nothing more romantic than friendshipBeautyModel Laith Ashley on his grooming regime and trans male visibilityEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy