I congratulate New York fashion designer Alexander Wang for a Spring 2011 collection that took two very important steps forward in terms of overall style evolution. First, NO BLACK!!! It's refreshing to see a sans black collection from "Mr. Downtown Cool" himself. The offerings this time around were fun, festive but still very "Wang". Just a more optimistic Wang.
The structured yet deconstructed looks fit in perfectly within Wang's established aesthetic. The smock-like jackets were my absolute favorites. So chic and flattering, I couldn't help but admire how much Wang has come along. If I ever said he was a one-trick pony, I'm prepared to take it back and eat crow.
Another well-executed step forward came by way of shoes. High-heeled construction-style booties were nothing short of genius. Not that they haven't been done before, it's just these were better than their more mundane predecessors. It really is a pity that, taking into account how fantastic this collection was, Wang decided to neglect his most successful venture to date - handbags!
What can I say about the incredibly boring bag offerings - I suppose I just said they were boring (which they are) - other than they were a HUGE step back. Tisk, tisk, Wang. Don't just go on the assumption that your fan base will scoop up ANY bag you put out just because it's a Wang bag. Other more well-established labels (Fendi, anyone?) have done this season after season only to meet with financial loses.
Crack that whip and work on your bags for fall, OK? ;-)
Photos via Style.com
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2 Responses to "Alexander Wang Spring 2011 Collection: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back"1. Welcome back Dania!
2. I couldn't agree with you more! After Wang's spring collection, I lost all faith in his ability to design RTW that wasn't costumey and juvenile, but this collection is gorgeous, wearable, and chic. However, the bags definitely took a hit. It still remains to be seen if he can do both...simultaneously.
3. Ignore the haters! ;-)
i love alexander wang,but his back lack of practicalibility.even the coco duffel weight a tonne and im really regret of buying it
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