Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags

The common features a number of Helmut Lang accessories for Spring-Summer 2011 is their spherical shape. It is also true about its handbags. The luxury handbags are not only shaped in an original way but also bear a certain resemblance to tropical fruit.

Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags The more unusual the source of inspiration is, the more interesting the result of designer creative work is. Helmut Lang luxury bags were inspired by exotic star-shaped carambol fruits.

The tropical bag has a no less exotic texture. It features a rough surface that looks like python leather yet in reality these luxury bags are made of perch leather. There’re also long handles weaved from thin leather stripes.

Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags Helmut Lang luxury bags are available in three colors – red, black and beige. They are as almost little as their tropical analogues. These bags are in essence transformers that alter their shape depending on what you put into them. An empty bag can be twisted into a spiral. The price for it is $495.

Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags Helmut Lang luxury bags remind us of a spherical clutch from Jean Paul Gaultier 2011/12 collection. I wonder what inspired the designer to create it - cape gooseberries, Chinese lanterns or something else?