Alexander Wang

He was called the “T-shirt designer” and did not believe that the young ambitious guy could achieve anything more. Many today are puzzled how he was able in six years to go the path that others take years.

Today we will meet the American brand of a young Californian who managed to conquer the whole world in just one decade.

Alexander Wang is a popular brand founded by a talented designer whose last name can be pronounced as Wang and Wong, but the first option is still preferable.

Alexander was born in San Francisco and from childhood began to be interested in sewing and modeling clothes. Parents strongly supported the hobbies of his son, so he had the opportunity to do what he liked as a teenager.

In 2002, Wang moved to New York and enrolled in the Parson School of Design for a training course with the famous Marc Jacobs. True, he failed to finish school - Alexander began to create his own clothes, abandoned his studies and was expelled.

But the young designer was not discouraged - already in 2005 he registered his own brand Alexander Wang, becoming one of the youngest American designers.

Two years later, he presented his first official collection at New York Fashion Week. Unisex models prevailed in it, and simple knitwear was used for sewing, so detractors instantly called him “T-shirt designer”.

But this could not overshadow the effect - critics and journalists immediately reacted positively, thanks to which clothes flew into more than 200 stores across the United States.

In 2008, the designer released a collection of accessories, and a year later he began to create shoes. At the same time, he launched the relaxed T by Alexander Wang basic clothing line.

At the end of 2012, the second brand boutique was opened in Beijing, and Alexander himself was appointed art director of the Balenciaga Fashion House.

In 2014, the Alexander Wang Denim jeanswear line was launched.

The designer himself boasts countless collaborations with various brands of clothing, accessories, cosmetics, appliances and furniture.

The Alexander Wang brand is not only its creator, but a whole team of more than 100 people.who deal with various issues. Almost all designers work this way, but Wang is one of the few who do not forget to mention it.

Fashion magazines and stylists call the brand's style “urban chic,” Wang says he is inspired by grunge, hip hop, rock, street aesthetics and ordinary people. His clothes are always simple and concise, there are no unnecessary bizarre details in it and you rarely find handmade elements.

Alexander believes that “it’s great to create intricate clothes, but if you can’t wear them every day, what’s the point?” And it’s hard to disagree with him.

In 2014, the collection was shown, which the designer presented together with the famous Swedish brand. It included 38 female and 23 male models sewn from high-tech fabrics, of which Wang is a fan.

Tops for running, t-shirts, dresses, shorts with laser perforation were presented in the women's assortment. The seamless technique of creating and using quick-drying fabrics that are suitable for sports and an active lifestyle prevailed. Outerwear also looked very impressive - seamless parkas, down jackets and coats.

Sports bags, backpacks, water bottles, and much more were presented as accessories.

The collection was sold out in no time, but things from it can still be purchased on eBAY, however, with a significant overpayment.

In 2017, the third collaboration between the sports giant and the young designer took place. Each presented collection instantly flies from store shelves, because this is a great opportunity to become the owner of Wang's design clothing at an affordable price.

As a rule, all clothes are presented in unisex style, the collection includes tracksuits, t-shirts, hoodies, shorts and sneakers. The lookbook is designed in the current style of the normcorn.

Alexander says he remembers his first Adidas sneakers well - since the school was a strict form, they were his personal means of expression. Over the years, he still continues to wear sneakers and sneakers, but now he personally develops their design.

Releasing the latest collection, the Alexander Wang team tried to improve them as much as possible so that they did not lose their shape as long as possible. They invented a new approach to modeling sneakers by deconstructing the sole, reducing the volume around the ankle and releasing the tongue.

• For example, the RUN model has a unique lacing system, which is attached to the heel, and a toe insert that fits the ankle tightly.
• The white model is called RUN CLEAN and, unlike the previous one, has no laces at all. It looks more like a sock, tight-fitting leg.

Sneakers with the straightforward name Skate look very stylish. They have a thick rubber sole, voluminous lacing and a wide color gamut, which allows you to choose several options for everyday wear at once.

Sandals Alexander Wang always had unprecedented success. So, in 2013, the brand released a sophisticated and, at the same time, very sexy model, which captivated all fashionistas. These were advanced gladiators with straps around the ankle and at the knee.

Due to the presence of only two straps, they did not look bulky, but rather - visually slender and lengthened legs.

The designer always skillfully picks up fashion trends, adding his own twist to them. This summer, coarse heavy sandals with thick soles are in fashion, and one of the most spectacular embodiments you will find with this brand. Sandals decorated with metal rivets are a chic urban option for every day.

An unconditional hit of his previous collection - sandals, sandals and mules with a slice on the heel. It is not surprising that they made a splash in the fashion world. The assortment is huge: high and low heels, thick and thin, laconic and decorated with marabu feathers - in the best traditions of the 90s.

Alexander Wang bags are always original shapes and spectacular metal finishes.

In 2009, the Rocco Duffel bag iconic for the brand was invented. This is a tote bag, the bottom of which is covered with 95 brass spikes. The model has long passed into the category of must-have for fashionistas around the world, and the waiting list for it is constantly open!

Some time later, a smaller version of this model called Rockie was released. The kit comes with a long belt, so it can also be worn on the shoulder, like a crossbody bag.

Spikes and metal fittings have become an integral part of Alexander Wang bags and backpacks. For example, a shopping bag was recently introduced, covered with a “net” with rounded rivets and a bag-bag decorated with a massive chain.

Unusually look "kitty" strict geometric shape called Zoro.

Alexander Wang for H&M Stylische Sunglasses With Sports Bands New - this is the name of the sunglasses model, which was released in cooperation with the Swedish brand.

These are glasses with simple lenses in shape, but with unusual wide arms, on which the designer’s surname is engraved - Wang, and a wide strap at the back, which also has the brand name.

Perhaps the most unusual were glasses for winter holidays, which are decorated with fur. More precisely, in the Mink Fur Sunglasses model, the fur rim plays the role of arches, reliably fixing the glasses on the head. The color scheme is diverse - from white and black, to pale pink.