Today’s WWD had all the details about the upcoming jewelry collaboration between Alexander Wang and Paris Kain of Abraxas Rex, maker of some of the biggest jewelry you’ve ever seen.
The capsule line is supposed to explore outrageous ways of wearing accessories like earrings (“We want to push the meaning of embellishment”) with outrageous price tags to match (“$350 to $975 wholesale”). The collection debuts at Alex’s Fall 09 show next week.
But here’s what’s interesting: In the article, Alex reveals that he wanted the jewelry to be “sleek and streamlined” to match his collection. Huh?
Turns out, Alex’s Fall 09 will veer away from his usual languid silhouettes, and into new territory, one that comes with adjectives like “constructed” and “tailored”.
Could this be the direction that also made Alex decide to sort of branch into menswear?
We’ll probably never know, but there is officially buzz around Valentine’s Day.
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It’s always a good sign that a young talent decides to do some growing up, artistically and technically. He’s proven he can do a tee shirt and playclothes now let’s see some real clothes. After all that’s what separate the kids from the BIG kids. I’m excited to see this jewellry collection. When one branches out into uncharted territory , it often results in found treasure and beautiful new terrain. I for one am ready to see him move in a direction besides working “Easy Street” again and again.
Fluff Chance
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love abraxas rex. don’t love alexander wang.
Isn’t there something annoyingly FAY about his shtick. It’s that thing about just a bit too much love, the self directed sort….. Know what I mean? Especially when you haven’t proven that you’re much more than a one trick pony!
Fluff
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these new ads on your blog are distracting. i guess that is the point of them, but it breaks up the pages horribly.
He’s done way more than jean shorts and tshirts if any of you bother to watch his runway shoes. His clothes are beautifully tailored and he’s an incredible young talent.
when and where is his show??