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>> If you weren't convinced that Helmut Lang is over fashion, here's a new batch of evidence: The former designer, who in the past has donated thousands of items from his archive to museums worldwide, shredded his 6,000 remaining archival pieces to use in a series of sculptures. The floor-to-ceiling, stalactitelike columnar forms — made of scraps of fabrics, fur, feathers, leather, plastic, hair and metal from more than 25 years of fashion collections — are set to go on display from July 22 through Aug. 8 at The Fireplace Project, a gallery in East Hampton, New York. According to Neville Wakefield, who is presenting the solo exhibition, the sculptures erase the past and highlight “the transience of our creative endeavors.” [WWD]

Hayden Panettiere looked flawless in a lace Camilla and Marc mini at Us Weekly's annual Hot Hollywood party in LA. She balanced the dress's plunging neckline with a fitted Helmut Lang blazer and minimal jewelry. Jimmy Choo peep-toes, a crystal clutch, and black nail polish complemented Hayden's sophisticated style. Get her exact ensemble here.

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Fergie looked red-hot in a draping Helmut Lang dress at The American Red Cross's annual Red Tie Affair at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. With a dress that bold Fergie kept her accessories minimal — a Diane von Furstenberg leopard clutch, suede Casadei sandals, and light makeup. Shop now to get her exact dress and steal this fierce look.

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Karolina Kurkova looked white-hot in a lacy Dolce & Gabbana frock at the Elisabeth Schwaiger fashion show in Moscow. She downplayed her elegant dress with a Helmut Lang trench and nude Walter Steiger pumps. A bevy of Fenton/Fallon bangles and light makeup finished off her Fashion Week look. Shop now to get Karolina's exact dress and trench with other like items.
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Kate Walsh showed off her wild side in a vintage Helmut Lang jacket and leopard scarf while running errands in LA. Her simple white tee and leather booties complemented the silhouette of her tapered pants. Kate finished off her look with nude sunglasses and bare nails. Shop now to get Ms. Walsh's exact jacket and other like items.

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Liv Tyler brought father, Steven, to the LA premiere of her latest movie Super. Liv looked chic in an all black ensemble — Helmut Lang angled blazer and silk cowl top, thick leggings, Christian Louboutin peep-toe booties, and matching nails. Her makeup was fresh and dewy with a perfect pink lip. Shop now to get Liv's exact jacket and other like items.

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The women who walked the runway at Balenciaga and Balmain had an attitude that said, "I'll kick your ass if you cross me." We're thinking we might try to channel that level of toughness for Spring, but styled in a slightly more feminine way, like we saw in this L'Officiel Netherlands editorial. The key to wearing it is balancing tougher pieces with more polished elements — think sharp blazers with those distressed jeans. Or, just choose one or two pieces; we don't suggest going head-to-tail punk. Here are our editor picks for tough but completely chic pieces to give your sweet wardrobe a little ass-kicking.