T by Alexander Wang F/W 12.13 New York

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NEW YORK, February 23, 2012
By Brittany Adams

Fall was full of firsts for T by Alexander Wang, which continues to expand to offer a more comprehensive wardrobe. Believe it or not, T has never done full-on leather pants before, and the downtown staple made its debut this season (although ringing up at $995, these might be more than you bargained for from the lower-priced line). Another introduction was print: a muted, wallpaperlike one meant to mimic jacquard, which appeared on soft button-ups and signature maxi slipdresses. One thing you can always expect from T is fabric innovation. The raw-edged, scuba-esque neoprene here (echoing the main collection's recent sporty theme) looked fresh on pleated short skirts and racer-neck dresses that were layered with cropped, chunky knits. And speaking of knits, we can't get enough of Wang's must-have take on the oversize, borrowed-from-the-boyfriend topper, which looks substantial but is actually sweater-weight—perfect for freakishly warm winter days like those we've

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Only thing I like out of the collection is the skirt Plus if there is a turquoise one and I see someone wear it I'd fall head over heels.