helmut lang's inspiration

Merlin Spie's "La petite musette, casquée (2002)", pictured first, was the inspiration behind the Helmut Lang Stain Print chiffon top. In that image above, the person is facing a wall and breathing with the assistance of special diving head gear; yet, she has a cigarette in her right hand. It all symbolizes the passing of time. Michael Colovos, Helmut Lang's designer, mentioned how images like this help him recognize his mortality and inspire him to live and embrace life to the fullest.

I think it's so interesting how and where creatives find their muses.