Designer Alexander Wang has definitely made his mark in the fashion world. After dominating fashion with the creative director role at Balenciaga, Wang has a new focus - making his mark on the jewelry scene. Read More »
While more than 30 states now agree that a same-sex marriage is wholly equivalent to any other, the autumn nuptials of designer Joseph Altuzarra and his boyfriend, Seth Weissman, were evidence that things are still a bit different, at least in their case. Most bridegrooms, for instance, do not create mood boards for the hair and makeup of their "groomsmaids," as Altuzarra calls them. Neither does the typical groom fear that a dear friend "is going to show up in leather shorts and a T-shirt," an anxiety much relieved by the sight of groomsman Alexander Wang wearing a tuxedo on the big day. Read More »
Alexander Wang is touching down in London. The brand plans to open its first UK shop on Albemarle Street in Mayfair by early 2015. It's the first European outpost for the designer, who already has stores in Tokyo, Beijing and New York. Wang will join brands including Paul Smith, Amanda Wakeley, Buccellati and Garrard & Co. on the street, which is fast evolving into a retail hotspot. The Alexander Wang shop will span 6,500 square feet, according to a report on central London retail by British estate agents Knight Frank. Read More »
The Alexander Wang for H&M collection became available today in stores and online (in case waiting in line outside and elbowing fellow shoppers isn't your thing). Those who opted to shop online, however, came across a huge problem this morning. The collection wasn't even set to go live on the site until 10 a.m. EST, but just 10 minutes before, the site crashed. Read More »
A decade has passed since Karl Lagerfeld did a one-off collaboration for Swedish retailer H&M and the fashion industry has never been the same. "I never expected it to make such a splash," said Lagerfeld. "Inexpensive is not 'cheap' anymore, that's why the luxury industry has to make an even bigger effort. I think all that is very healthy." Lagerfeld shares his thoughts on fashion in "The First Ten Years," a commemorative book H&M is releasing on November 6. Read More »
Alexander Wang presented his collection for H&M last night (October 16) at the Armory on the Hudson, an indoor track and field space in Harlem. Hip hop artist Sharaya J opened for a surprise set by Missy Elliott. In keeping with the "ball game" spirit, full-sized hot dogs and bottles of iced cold beer were passed around on the dance floor. Read More »
Fashionistas, keep calm — the highly anticipated Alexander Wang for H&M collection is almost here! Read More »
Nicki Minaj shows that she loves the "skinny b**ches" as she shows Alexander Wang models how to twerk to her "Anaconda" single during fashion week in New York City. Read More »