Alexander Wang F/W 09.10 New York

[educo]

oh wow. Why do I ever expect anything from Alexander Wang? With the exception of a couple of the dresses and a shirt or two, I find this all quite horrid. I mean - wtf? He's been doing the leather/oversized/bicycle short/legging thing for ages and not only is it nothing new, but it doesn't even look flattering on the models. Nothing looks oversized in a chic way. It looks oversized in a 'I just got this from Value Village for $2' type of way. I'm disappointed.

This is sooo bad!! ITA!!! Enough with the leggings already!! What is with designers re-hashin either Balmain, Balenciaga, or Givenchy???

 

[Starry]

Some pieces are cool but some are just NO!

 

[lemeray]

I definitely see Givenchy reference in this...especially the pants!...

 

[The.Rock.Inc.]

At least it's better than the last season...

I like jackets and some of the dresses, but tights are awful, esp the crocodile ones.
After first few pics I was sure I'll love it, but I got disappointed overall...
tequila shot would come handy now...

I think so too. He's got a lot of support from the CFDA fund he definitely needs to give a better showing... he simply spent a lot more money on fur and croc skin this season. But I think they have been used wrongly... some looks are really tacky and trying-too-hard.

I am so not feeling Wang's stuff these days

 

[JordanB]

I love it all.

 

[dior_couture1245]

I kind of like it...I generally find Wang pretty trendy, and there certainly is a lot of trendy pieces here, but amidst it all, I think there are some well designed, attractive pieces.

 

[mistress_f]

i kind of like the jackets, the dresses and the overall styling but omg those shorts need to disappear from my sight righ now

 

[wednesdays child]

My favourire peices have bike shorts especilly the tweedish grey bike short all in one!

 

[kasmslo]

I was so excited when I saw this thread title.
The collection is... expected? The hats are interesting... I feel like I've seen them before in some other F/W '09 collections around this forum (can't remember exactly which). What's that hat "style" called?
Also... that inspiration board... I'm totally saving that picture.

 

[Vkid123]

Ever single thing in this collection seems way too rehashed!?!?

 

[Leeroi]

just the general look of this collection is upsetting. it's even worse that they some how managed to make julia, maryna, natasha, and lily look busted.

 

[Karen0193]

I dont Like it but there are some acceptable pieces!

 

[disco54]

theiry mugler meets givenchy goes to the trailer park

and balenciaga , im soo shocked at how new york designers are aping givenchy and balenciaga soooooo much , its just ridiculous

 

[elle_gb]

OMG OMG OMG this is rock rock rock. Super chic!!!!! I love Alexander Wang, finally New york is more interesting.

 

[masquerade]

I am so tired of him and his army of Erin Wasson clone fangirls.

The pieces that aren't derivative of other collections are just plain ugly.

 

[TraiT]

Personally, I thought it looked great as a collection.

Definitely a shift from his previous basics to a more leather pieces and more accessories collection, especially with the recent fund he got where Rock.The.Inc pointed out earlier.
Like some of you had mentioned, I do agree that it's still better than last season's collection.
He gets innovative with some of the dresses, which I think they looked fresh and would certainly be seen on celebrities sooner or later.

Though, along with most of the other designers tht had presented so far, I could see some references from other designers in some pieces.
But overall, I thought wang brought something new to the table, and the styling by Alastair McKimm is much better than his first attempt which is last season.

 

[dizzytacks]

hahah,shouldnt the title be changed to justin bobby f/w 09
i know i know! i am actually embarrassed by making this reference to the hills. oops!

 

[disco54]

I am so tired of him and his army of Erin Wasson clone fangirls.

The pieces that aren't derivative of other collections are just plain ugly.

you soooo nailed it lol

 

[TraiT]

^Looks like Alastair McKimm hasn't been acknowledged yet...

 

[nyc_art_style]

Did McKimm really style this show again? If so I don't think he and Wang should work together anymore. It pains me to say that because I love McKimm's other work. I hate to say it but Erin Wasson was better at styling Alexander Wang's clothes.