Hellen Van Rees SS14 collection titled ‘Fuzzlayerglossbox’

A capsule of 15 looks, the collection uses weaving and coating techniques inspired by the classic Chanel tweed but adds new colours, materials and futuristic contrasts.

Taking inspiration from the U.S. drama ‘The Boardwalk Empire’, there is a nostalgic reference to the 20s and 30s silhouettes on a range of long evening gowns and ready to wear separates.

Backs and shoulders are exposed creating a sultry twist to the designs.

Vibrant colours under blacks and whites has a mirrored effect.

Hard geometric shapes echo organic contoured weavings.

Photographer David Joosten

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Hellen van Rees A/W'13 titled: SQUARE3 ANGLE: THE TRANSFORMATION.

Autumn/Winter 2013 sees Hellen van Rees continue the handmade tweed fabrics created using factory remnants and recycled threads started in her graduate collection. The same three-dimensional threaded blocks create a playful and futuristic silhouette.

But this season is an exploration into what happens when yarns of all colours are combined in one textile. Resulting in tweeds in new blends and colours combinations.

Hellen also uses new materials this season - a pitch black and bright white rubber-coating to create a stark contrast with the vibrant multicolour handmade tweeds. Combined with silhouettes inspired by classic Chanel twinsuits and contemporary art installations results in a visually strong but surprisingly wearable collection. 

Hellen van Rees A/W'13 from Hellen on Vimeo.

About Helen:
Hellen van Rees is a Dutch fashion and textile designer who graduated from the prestigious MA Fashion at Central Saint Martins in London in February 2012. After graduating she moved to the Netherlands to start her own label. Her first collection was shown during London and Paris Fashion week and was named “One to Watch” by London design platform Fashion Scout. Around the same time Lady Gaga was seen wearing a piece by this young designer. Hellen van Rees’ collections feature a signature handmade tweed fabric inspired by the classic Chanel tweeds. She reinterpreted this into a 3-Dimensional, futuristic way which was inspired by contemporary art installations. Her handmade fabrics are unique in their design and are made sustainably by using production left overs.