Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2012

[Prairie]

NEW YORK, January 6, 2012
By Nicole Phelps

Trompe l'oeil was Alexander Wang's big talking point for pre-fall. Menswear fabrics and strict tailoring were the collection's dominant motifs, but in his hands, classic houndstooth patterns and glen plaids became burnout sweaters and intarsia knit dresses, while jackets layered in transparent mesh were slit at the collar and lapels, the better to weave your long hair through. The concept extended to accessories: Mesh booties were designed to look like old-fashioned seamed panty hose, and the season's new clutch was a sunglasses case blown up to exaggerated proportions.

As wacky and whimsical as all that sounds, the results were seriously chic. Less "street" than his latest runway show, the vests, pencil skirts, and pants had the feeling of wear-to-work pieces for girls who have the good fortune to work in creative fields. (The leather harnesses on the jackets and coats, for the record, were 100 percent removable.) Just don't call what Wang does "downtown." Months away from opening a 5,000-square-foot store in Beijing, as he is, he shouldn't have to remind anyone that his is a global brand. One in which handbags play a significant role. Rocco fans will be pleased to hear that there's a smaller version with a lunchpail-style zipper that's been dubbed "the Rockie" in the new lineup.

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[Riseup]

That's how ur supposed to roooock Pre-Fall, best collection hands down to Wang...

 

[LagerfeldBoy]

Major step up from his spring collection.

 

[WilhelmF]

Surprised to see how he went for a more streamlined look this time.

 

[KemAlnagdy]

love them !

 

[MyNameIs]

Major step up from his spring collection.

Yepp, pretty much this. He's better when he's not trying too hard.

 

[ALAUU]

It's not as bad as his collections usually are.

 

[hautechild]

I like this, it's like a refined version of what he usually does.

 

[Kite]

that sheer red 'Jumper' dress is absolutely BREATH-taking.

 

[Not Plain Jane]

I like the collection as a whole, very much, but yeah, the red dress is a stunner!!

 

[elle_gb]

This looks really good, overall as a pre-fall collection. And i agreed with everyone the red dress was a killer, I think i'll see many celebs wear this dress.

 

[TREVOFASHIONISTO]

i love when he does the street luxe look. this all looks fantastic.

 

[liberty33r1b]

soo much better than his summer collection, for sure. actually one of his best yet, as far as I'm concerned....

 

[loladonna]

This is the best Pre-fall collection I've seen so far.

 

[Mathewthew]

As much as I hate his collection, I'm really impress by this pre fall. I hope his Fall will be as good as this one. The styling is amazing. The grey pencil skirt over the red dress is just incredible. I don't know why but I can imagine the whole buying team from some mega-store or the Editors would definitely wear this to fashion week.

 

[Marc10]

I really love it, very modern and and sophisticated. Indeed a major step from the disastrous spring collection.

 

[robotcow]

i like a few pieces but nothing really stands out much c;

 

[abadonna]

dresses are brilliant