The Largest Helmut Lang Archive on Earth - Endyma Berlin

Hot off the news of Peter Do’s new appointment as creative director at Helmut Lang, today, we are at Endyma, the largest Helmut Lang archive in the world and an archive bigger than the brand’s own (no one tell Fast Retailing). We explore everything from the grails to the way that fashion design evolves in a single sleeve, trench coat or in this case, tank tops and so much more. This video goes far deeper than any magazine - this is a video that helps us study, in detail, the skill it took to create a body of work of this caliber and the people behind preserving and showcasing this collection of priceless garments.
Our full 160+ minute interview video is available now on the Patreon. Link below.
Special thanks to Michael Kardamakis and the Endyma crew - check them out if you are looking for a 'grail' piece, and borrowing garments for design research and academic purposes. SUCH a great resource for brands, and they’ve been used by the likes of Givenchy and other big fashion designers.
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[@pieinside2345]

I Love archive videos, not even just for fashion. I love when people put the effort to preserve amazing works, it's just so invaluable

[@inkarlcerating]

It would be lovely if Peter Do and his new Helmut Lang team would pay this amazing man a visit. Beautiful video, Bliss!

[@Flaubert]

I once interviewed a very famous boutique shoe retailer here in Vienna and he told me the story about how Helmut Lang needed silver boots for his first or second show and they had none so they spray painted it. A lot of anecdotes are told here in Vienna about the early days 😊

[@immabigkidnow1]

I would love for these “designer archive collection” videos to become a series Bliss. I would die to see a video of someone’s Jean Paul Gaultier, Rick Owens, or Margiela collection.

[@b.bd00m77]

Exactly!

[@Soggywaffle47]

Look up Rick owens collection there are 2 atm. One is a collection that a couple shares and the other is with a guy named bjorn van lanen who easily has the craziest Rick collection I have ever seen.

[@thinkuthink]

I love listening to this archivist talk! Great anecdotes and humor along with attention to detail. Thank you so much for your dedication and execution, Bliss! 🎉

[@Alansarchive]

About 3 Months ago I had the amazing opportunity to experience Michaels Archive myself while staying in Berlin for a few days. I have to tell you it was one of the coolest experiences of my entire Life. This Team is doing a great job while being so humble and down to earth even after everything they have accomplished.

[@aomeng342]

just a question: how did you become hip to the archive? what inspired you to reach out for an appointment?

[@Alansarchive]

@@aomeng342 I chatted with Michael a lot and asked him a lot of questions when I started getting into Helmut. A few months after that I visited Berlin and asked him what I should visit in the City. He was very kind and invited me to show me the Archive. So I didn‘t ask and would have never asked him because I knew I couldnt bring any value to the Archive. But he apparently recognized that I‘m very interested in what they are doing and somehow he seemed to appreciate that. Like I said they are super down to earth.

[@springmontes]

Wow, what an amazing collection. Taking us through the iterations of the "tank" was very inspiring and informative. I couldn't stop smiling the whole time I was watching this. I could listen to him talk about the clothes for hours. Thanks for sharing this with us Bliss!

[@peterkoinzell7983]

I'm surprised this doesn't have more views

[@sarahwatts7152]

I love how he can just find specific tee shirts at will, he doesn't have to ruffle through the rack

[@b.bd00m77]

Blissfully, Bliss never disappoints. This is literally my favorite video you have done. The amount of detail and explanation of Helmet Lang's archive was beautiful

[@gasparm.2711]

Fantastic, Bliss. More of this, please! Michael's a beast!

[@aldogoegan3091]

This is such a great approach to see the evolution. Watching so much passion is inspiring. Hearing and seeing more about Helmut Lang’s broader influence was so fascinating.

[@shanshanchen7159]

Thank you so much! This is one of my favourite video on KZbin

[@colinisaacs35]

I was doing a project on Helmut Lang a year ago….I literally searched your channel for this very exact type of video..

[@memelord3348]

Unrelated to the archive but I’m excited for Peter Do’s Helmut

[@chrismcg]

A plethora of Helmut Lang I thank you.

[@davidpachecogarcia]

Loved this bliss! Really making me consider that patreon! 😍 As a designer, there’s 2 main things you touched upon that we learn through our education and careers - iteration and inspecting others’ works. Tho you can’t really do iteration on the grand scale of typical architecture construction that I am used to, iteration mainly happens before a design is chosen and constructed. However, something smaller like the idea of what a tank top is and changing it up every season to explore that idea is very interesting. When we look at another designer’s works regardless of industry, we start to notice certain details and begin to think of why they made the moves they did. You start to have a dialogue with the designer even if they’re not there to explain the work. Those types of pieces I find more interesting since you’re having an artifact helping to carry a conversation without anyone speaking or being in the same room. Chefs kiss when those moments happen especially in cases for me like architecture pieces. You essentially become a detective.

[@karigrandii]

22:52 Acne Studios made a pair of jeans that look exactly like these a few seasons ago

[@athorninmyflesh]

fantastic video! Really quality research!!

[@kajo9917]

bro you have taught me so much about fashion these videos are greattttt

[@nakamiyonemura2001]

This was great to watch

[@aimeeaztec4601]

Where oh where has your fav shirt gone, Bliss??? Love this archive so much❤

[@tryin2livemydreams]

Thank you for this!

[@Tangerinedream1984]

LOL the tshirt with the unique “typography” of summer camp is everywhere, yes. Abercrombie, pac sun. Not super special. But love all the other uniquely basic helmut pieces 🥲🥲🥲

[@denimbones]

can’t wait to see what Peter Do does with HL

[@cultofmara]

This is amazing thank you

[@Astroposterboy]

I see Helmut lang’s influence in brands such as Dion Lee, Telfar and K.nglsey, particularly with his tank designs. I’m gonna give myself a pat on the back for recognizing the connection between the shirt at 21:00 and Raf Simons at Calvin Klein.

[@tafm4426]

Love this video, always wanting to know more about Helmut Lang, I think it's turning into my favourite brand at the moment. Anyone know anymore good videos or any good articles on Helmut Lang?

[@smr7286]

WOOOOOOO NEW BLISS VIDEO

[@iwannaseethereceipts]

Of all the things I learned in this vid, the Tisci crossover was the coolest. No wonder I became such a Helmut fan so quickly!

[@mayeladelahuerta]

This is one of my favorite brands of all times

[@zi6956]

Thank you

[@Drezzedtokill]

I LOVEEE my Helmut lang boots

[@tagmaster301]

Bliss ur videos are needed bro I appreciate you. Do you have any book recommendations for self taught menswear designers ?

[@BlissFoster]

Thanks for the kind words! “Ametora” is the one book that every menswear person should read and “Gods and Kings” is the book every fashion person should read. Audiobooks for both are well-read if you’re an auditory learner 💫💫

[@sagn7205]

Amazing archive collector who keeps helmet’s works & spirit alive Prada kills Helmut, Helmut abandon his owns warehouse by burning them all, Idk how Michael keeps n bought so much pieces but def an eye opened visiting n wish I can be seeing these in real before I die

[@lucioflajore]

Can somebody explain to them REVERSE COWBOY so they can understand the humour of that t-shirt’s print?!? 😅

[@BlissFoster]

Holy wow, I’ve never gotten the joke 🤯

[@lucioflajore]

@@BlissFoster watching the video I realised that. Lol. I’m in awe of this archive. I looove 90s helmut lang.

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

nice1

[@paddyolten4031]

The way he talked about women clothes is chilling 😮

[@HHH-HH-HHHH]

OMGGGGGG

[@aaronjanlistanco]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ciko7064]

No hate. But 1.5 speed went hard on this vid

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[@DepressedMetabee]

the pencil case

[@samarthmutha]

3 hour video is not there on Patreon

[@BlissFoster]

Yes it is? It went live on Feb 23, it’s called “The Largest Helmut Lang Archive on Earth”

[@zachariah7114]

Look again samarthmutha, it’s there I was just watching it the other night.

[@sagsag9630]

Spock realness

[@maliceMizair]

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[@Warren_90210]

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[@BlissFoster]

Second 😔

[@penidk]

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[@Neapollotan]

14+16:20

[@mattusandreasen4813]

Helmut burned his own archive after he quit. It is ik the recent i-D magazine

[@denniskeller5441]

Thank you for sharing this super nice collection wonderful to see the work of Helmut Lang and how it evolved over the years … 👏🏻🫂