Someone said of Alexander Wang, “Yikes when compared to his last collection, but leaps and bounds better than when he made t-shirts.”
I just didn’t like it. I don’t love velvet, but I also don’t love pinstripe bra tops with low slung slacks and bits of black lace, and I hate chenille.
It got off to a great start with grey tweed fitted to the body in jackets and mini skirts and the thigh high socks over massive wedges were great–anything thigh high makes legs look amazing. And the last few dresses were signature Wang, made for his downtown girl. But most of this collection was a bummer, or as Amy Larocca writes, “growing pains,” and I still can’t get over the chenille.
Meanwhile, it was a joy to see Natalia Vodianova walk a runway–I never have (and she’s earned that retirement she never actually took). And the Alex Wang for Linda Farrow sunglasses were a hit.
If the pieces that go into production take the Wall Street goes to Vegas theme a little less seriously, it could be great. Otherwise, we’ll pretend this never happened and look forward to next season.
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I really loved about 60% of this collection. The percentage would have increased to about 80% if he hadn't used velvet. I hate velvet. I don't know anyone that can make velvet work.
I really loved about 60% of this collection. The percentage would have increased to about 80% if he hadn't used velvet. I hate velvet. I don't know anyone that can make velvet work.
gosh i totally agree with you, britt. i'd read a couple amazing reviews and just thought, “what am i missing? this is just wierd.” but if wang tones it down (and gets rid of a hell of a lot of cut-outs, hahaha no one can wear that) it could be cool. oh, and plus to the pearl embellished stuff.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I just hated it, the whole show was so dull. Alexander Wang isn't really out there, but there's usually something about the pieces and the styling that I find really inspiring. Better luck next time I guess.
I never understood the hype to be honest.
I wanted to like this a lot more than I actually did.
My friend pointed out to me that there's a blatant AIC in the new issue of NYLON with a trench coat that's exactly like CdG F/W 2009.
My friend pointed out to me that there's a blatant AIC in the new issue of NYLON with a trench coat that's exactly like CdG F/W 2009.
Think Alex Wang totally overrated. Also, what is up with all the velvet cropping up this NYFW? Yikes!
I must say I'm completely the opposite.I used to think he was mostly hype (mostly – some WAS good, but not to the point that it made out to be), but this show made me feel completely different.Here he seemed to actually be a little more creative, actually do something new.I think the only thing that made me like it less was the fact that it was by Alex, only because the past collections were so much more disappointing.Also, I've noticed you've written off quite a few collections simply because of the presence of velvet. Perhaps the creative process and actual designs should be taken into consideration a little more..
Natalia V killed it in velvet at the Met ball last year, but shes not really human is she…
I agree with you.