Famous singers and models filled the front rows, Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber coolly walked on the white runway, reporters enthusiastically filmed and interviewed.
No, it was simply a memorable Sunday night on a windy rooftop at Manhattan’s South Street Seaport, with a clear view of the famous Statue of Liberty, with Alexander Wang and the “Collection 1” collection.
(Photo: Stefanio Curto/The New York Times)
On each throne was a piece of paper that read, “Today marks a new beginning, a new identity, and a new day for my company.”
Alexander Wang also took this opportunity, saying goodbye to the exclusive “too-cool-for-school” attitude that his label has always been famous for, welcoming a new brand : alexanderwang.
The result: The first 100 fans who lined up outside Alexander Wang’s Soho store on the morning of June 1 were already arriving for the show.
New logo, solid writing, lowercase letters “alexanderwang”.
The collection reflects Alexander Wang’s strong patriotism.
The collection starts with voluminous jackets, paired with leather shorts and chunky belts.
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
The stars and stripes on the American flag appear everywhere.
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
In terms of accessories, almost all models, both men and women, wore Axl Rose’s rock-inspired scarf on their heads.
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
In this collection, Wang also paid a lot of attention to belts: belts with metal company logos, shoelace belts, belts with decorations that resemble the nose of a car, belts
The dress – belt.
In addition, there are masks made from lace and clips, motorcycle gloves, and large black Matrix glasses continuing from last season.
(Photo: Getty Image)
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
At the end of the show, after his familiar energetic bow, Alexander Wang stopped to hug his family on the way backstage.
“It was a perfect show for him to come to,” the designer said, “because the inspiration came from my mom and dad’s trip.”
(Photo: Bryan Luna/ Highsnobiety)
So, even though America is in a challenging time, despite the lack of optimism of other brands using the runway to comment on the state of this country, Alexander Wang’s look at his homeland
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