Alexander Wang F/W 13.14 New York

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[VogueDisciple93]

A solid effort; not thrilling, but not abysmal. The ideas were there, but the execution lacked. The fit of 95% of the pieces were absolutely unflattering, and the styling was excessive. It seems he was trying to prove his design prowess, which is not his niche, and it showed. Other than the AMAZING coat on Kasia in look #24, this did not appear finished or luxurious.

 

[Littleathquakes]

I dunno, I feel like if this had Balenciaga and Nicholas G all over it, the reactions would be a lot different and more positive.

I think this is an interesting collection and it would feel right at home in Paris.

 

[emailme.]

I didn't like it. It felt mature in a way that alienates his younger demographic. Also given how forward these silhouettes are, it's easy to disappear in them.

P.S. Did anyone notice the two grey dresses (right before the arm slit pieces in the end) had what looked like shiny pins holding the folds? Curious if this was part of the design or if the garments were unfinished...

 

[disco54]

The proportions are hideous, the clothes make the models look like Lobsters. I cannot wait to see his Balenciaga collection because I have a strong feeling it will even more godawful than Hedi Slimane's YSL debut collection for women.

 

[Pricciao]

as the brand itself(means I don't want to talk about the Balenciaga thing), I absolutely love this collection. it's what cool girl can wear as she wants as flawless as it can be.

 

[GivenchyHomme]

I didn't like it. It felt mature in a way that alienates his younger demographic. Also given how forward these silhouettes are, it's easy to disappear in them.

P.S. Did anyone notice the two grey dresses (right before the arm slit pieces in the end) had what looked like shiny pins holding the folds? Curious if this was part of the design or if the garments were unfinished...

They're staples. And they don't look that great.

 

[TianSoFine]

The first word that comes to my mind when I look at this collection is "bulky".

 

[dior_couture1245]

Well, I see so many references! Obvious ones at that! So many of you TFSers hate it when people throw around Balenciaga this, or McQueen that - get used to it. As long as these insipid designers continue to blatantly rip off those who came before them, we're gonna be here to call them out on their sh*t.

I see a pretty shameless mix of Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2008, Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2007, some Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2012, a fair amount of Rick Owen's Fall/Winter 2007 and the standard peppering of Helmut Lang memorabilia.

Pathetic.

 

[disco54]

^ 1000% agree Dior Couture, plus where is the fun in TFS if we cannot do that .
I also saw some of MJ's fall 2008 even fall 2006, but that was way more beautiful and had so much depth. I think the other you nailed the other references perfectly!

 

[dior_couture1245]

Oh, and can't forget Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2012 with all those knitted hoods and that color palette of wooly greys and rich caramel leathers, and actually a few of those closing looks with fur shoulders and sleeves, and draped pants and skirts also look very low budget Rick Owens, circa 2005-6.

 

[elle_gb]

The boy does know how to do a collection; there is cohesiveness, show pieces and salable pieces. It is all set; well done.

 

[lepetitcouturier]

I think it's blatantly obvious that Alexander Wang does copy designers every season. It's shameful when you actually find the pieces he copies. The problem with him at Balenciaga for me is that now that Nicolas is gone, who's he going to copy now? His collections, along with the rest of NYFW, are all grey and black. There's never any colour. I think designers like him bring shame to the industry. They get so much attention and then look at what they do, they present boring collections that are blatant knockoffs and then they get applauded for it. Just shows the moral demise of the fashion industry.

 

[Mathewthew]

I like it , it's his collection with a bit of balenciaga...maybe he's showing the world that he can do it. And please don't forget, there's is a design team that work with Nicolas at balenciaga. I believe the team won't go to far and keep on the work as they were.

 

[hillben_ho]

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i am not implying anything blatent or specific, just lets you guys think and decide.

 

[helmut.newton]

This is really impressive! It felt like a huge step forward for him. There was an extraordinary leap in the construction, in textile innovation, and in the silhouette. His time at the Balenciaga atelier has obviously impacted his design aesthetic; and in the best way possible.

And the presentation was incredible. The staging gave the clothes a monumental feel, no?

 

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[Morphe]

Well, I am whelmed. The pants and the pleats are terrible, the proportions are terribly unflattering. His clothes basically require no t*ts or hips which for me is a no no and for the most part, these clothes will be difficult to pull off BUT I do like some of the sweaters and the fur jackets.

PS. I see some late Ghesquiere too, you know, the stuff we used to hate.