Helmut Lang’s "séance de travail" collection brought a new beginning on how he communicated his work and gave his followers, for the first time, an unfiltered view. With a new century on the horizon, Lang decided to give his customers an urban wardrobe that included styles of armor-like elements, heavy padding, and NASA-like designs. From its unique sources of inspiration from technical astronaut uniforms and motorycycle gear to its pioneering presentation via online streaming, Helmut Lang's AW99 remains one of the most influential and innovative modern fashion seasons.