For more than a generation, Alexander Wang is the epitome of casual-luxe, sports-infused lifestyle that represents the lowbrow of the 1990s. Remember those leather miniskirts and ankle boots? That’s Wang. Those insanely stylish studded grained leather holdalls and bucket bags? Also Wang.
Wang created a household name for himself when he was in his twenties and he made himself indispensable to the world of design — not just fashion, as he doesn’t limit himself to creating collections only for apparel, bags and shoes.
Early Beginnings
Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Taiwanese-American Alexander Wang was interested in design and fashion from a young age. At 15, he had he opportunity to travel to Great Britain and attend a summer design program at Central Saint Martins. When he turned 18, he decided to move to New York City and attend the Parsons Design School as an intern.
Wang gained experience in the fashion industry by interning at various magazines such as Vogue and Teen Vogue. In addition, he also did an apprenticeship for Marc Jacobs and Derek Lam. However, the young Wang quit studying to fulfil his desire of opening his own label. He launched a cashmere sweaters’ line bearing his name on the label. The sweaters were initially sold going from door-to-door and very soon, he gained recognition when his story appeared in the “New York Times”.
The brand was officially launched in 2005 and in 2007, Wang introduced his casual wear collection on a catwalk in New York, which was warmly accepted. The fashion show allowed him to contract his designs with more than 200 over boutiques and retail stores internationally. Soon, he introduced a handbag collection.
What Set Wang’s Creations Apart & Must-Have Pieces
Wang’s designs are known for its unisex silhouette, dominantly black, white or earth colour palette and casual urban styling. With a dose of practical and wearable design made from luxurious materials and perfect detailing to the mix, you’ve got that typical clean-looking Wang style. The result is a high level of wearability but with a unique high-fashion twist, full of edge and style.
Here are some of Wang’s creations that you should own from the brand.
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