Alexander Wang F/W 2009

A thrilling medieval and glam rock influence permeates Alexander Wang. American designer Alexander Wang recently won the CFDA Women’s Wear Fashion Award and is currently the new phenomenal designer in New York at the moment. With that said, Wang presented a vibrant and cutting edge show that was quite extraordinary. His influence with this collection was inspired from medieval armor and glam rock. The medieval idea was used in the embellishments of the clothes and on some looks were metallic pieces were reminiscent of armor. On a few looks there was the glam rock element with Swarovski crystals and metal studs. The main color palette of this collection was black with hints of purple, gray and white. The luxurious touches were seen in fabrics of Australian merino wool, crocodile, bonanza and leather. Each look was very body conscious fitting the model for a hand in glove perfect fit. This collection had a more grown up aspect for Wang with the tailoring and luxury combined with a rock and roll edge.

The show was held at the historic Roseland Ballroom in the Theatre District on West 52nd Street. The venue had a rock and roll sensation with a red velvet theatre curtains for a backdrop and lighting fit for a rock concert with “Thriller,” from Michael Jackson playing on the soundtrack for the show. This show was the most talked about of the season brining in major critic from Europe to attend. Supermodel Natasha Poly opened the show in a black tailored jacket with sleeves embellished with cubed metal rivets paired with black calf length leggings and black leather ankle boots. The rocker enthuse pieces were vastly cutting edge with a body conscious fit and unique cut outs. There were the matador pants with studded metal trim that gave it that medieval and rock and roll sensation.

The one shouldered purple and black bandage dresses were the most coveted pieces in the collection that were cut perfectly in high tech finished silk jersey. There were also the luxurious touches of Australian merino wool and crocodile that were stunning. Added metal studs and crystal embellishments gave each piece an edgy look that was chic but still maintained that glam rock sensation.

Alexander Wang has presented a triumphant collection inspired from the elements of medieval armor and the glam rock impression. The hippest new designer of the moment with this collection Wang truthfully lives up to his new reputation. The Alexander Wang women this next fall winter season is self confident with an edgy attitude. –Brent Billiman, New York City, USA.


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Edita Vilkeviciute for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Anna Selezneva for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Anja Rubik for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Natasha Poly for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Karlie Kloss for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Freja Beha Erichsen for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Karolin Wolter for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Liu Wen for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Tao Okamoto for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Kim Noorda for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Lily Donaldson for Alexander Wang F/W 09


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Isabeli Fontana for Alexander Wang F/W 09