HISTORY
The Autumn/Winter 1999–2000 collection by Helmut Lang emphasized military reference, modular construction, and the use of technical fabrics. This vest, known as the “Pillow Neck Bondage Vest,” incorporates Lang’s hallmark pillow collar design alongside bondage strap detailing, merging utilitarian protection with subcultural codes. It represents one of Lang’s most recognizable late-1990s outerwear experiments.
Technical nylon vest in black. Down-filled pillow collar.
• Oversized padded collar
• Two-way zip closure at front
• Welt pockets at sides
• Straight hem with integrated bondage straps
• Silver-tone hardware throughout
• Fully lined
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Exterior: 100% Nylon.
Filling: Down.
Lining: Viscose.
SIZING
Tagged size 38 (fits Small, can accommodate slightly larger due to sleeveless cut)
Shoulders: 16 in
Length: 22 in
Black
Nylon
1990-1999
7/10
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Helmut Lang
Black Pillow Neck Bondage Vest (Fall/Winter 1999)
$185 USD
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HISTORY
The Autumn/Winter 1999–2000 collection by Helmut Lang emphasized military reference, modular construction, and the use of technical fabrics. This vest, known as the “Pillow Neck Bondage Vest,” incorporates Lang’s hallmark pillow collar design alongside bondage strap detailing, merging utilitarian protection with subcultural codes. It represents one of Lang’s most recognizable late-1990s outerwear experiments.
Technical nylon vest in black. Down-filled pillow collar.
• Oversized padded collar
• Two-way zip closure at front
• Welt pockets at sides
• Straight hem with integrated bondage straps
• Silver-tone hardware throughout
• Fully lined
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Exterior: 100% Nylon.
Filling: Down.
Lining: Viscose.
SIZING
Tagged size 38 (fits Small, can accommodate slightly larger due to sleeveless cut)
Shoulders: 16 in
Length: 22 in
Black
Nylon
1990-1999
7/10
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HISTORY
The Autumn/Winter 1999–2000 collection by Helmut Lang emphasized military reference, modular construction, and the use of technical fabrics. This vest, known as the “Pillow Neck Bondage Vest,” incorporates Lang’s hallmark pillow collar design alongside bondage strap detailing, merging utilitarian protection with subcultural codes. It represents one of Lang’s most recognizable late-1990s outerwear experiments.
Technical nylon vest in black. Down-filled pillow collar.
• Oversized padded collar
• Two-way zip closure at front
• Welt pockets at sides
• Straight hem with integrated bondage straps
• Silver-tone hardware throughout
• Fully lined
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Exterior: 100% Nylon.
Filling: Down.
Lining: Viscose.
SIZING
Tagged size 38 (fits Small, can accommodate slightly larger due to sleeveless cut)
Shoulders: 16 in
Length: 22 in
Black
Nylon
1990-1999
7/10
