I am a huge fan of Alexander Wang...but I can go ahead and get at the end of the line, because this 24 year old designer is the darling of the fashion scene. For me, he really hits on all the elements that I love: The 80's, dark rocker style, contradictory layering, and grey tones.
He debuted at fashionweek for fall 2007, but really made a mark for spring 2008 when he teamed up with his muse, model Erin Wasson, as his stylist. Now, I have actually worked many times with Erin, and I really see them as a great fit. She always used to walk into fittings for Maybelline looking cool and casual...your typical 'Model Off Duty', usually in worn in jeans, layered T-shirts, chain necklaces, and no make-up. The client always wanted to preserve her coolness, but as with any advertising job, I think it did eventually get lost in the shuffle. None-the-less, Wang recognized what she had and used it well. She brought in the ripped up shorts, running black tights, her own chain jewelry, beanie hats, and bovver boots to create a totally badass femme that served to bring out Wangs edgy tailoring and unique style.
OK, I have gushed enough.
So now his vision will be available to the masses as his guest line for Uniqlo hits stores this friday. If you didn't know already, Uniqlo is the japanese equivalent of the Gap. A great place for basics (jeans, sweaters, shirts etc)...except the japanese are always much more stylish in a very modern avant-garde kind of way. So, go shop the line...and if you really want to complete the look, wear a big black beanie hat, ripped tights and big black boots with your dress...and don't forget to layer on a worn in black leather jacket.
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