NYFW Spring 2013: Day 3

Although Altuzarra had a strong showing on Day 3, Alexander Wang's silver cut-out dress was the most memorable of the day.



Alexander Wang Spring 2013

T by Alexander Wang Spring 2012 Campaign

After Alexander Wang's hypnotic campaign video for his Spring 2011 T line (featuring Diplo and model Ashley Smith), I have been eager to see what, if any, videos would follow. He upped the ante this season by featuring South African "Zef rap-rave" group (not completely sure what that means), Die Antwoord, in the T by Alexander Wang campaign. Check it out:

Happy Holidays!

I am so behind on my blogging, barely trudging through the Spring 2012 show reviews, but all of that will change in the New Year!  Also, it is time to usher in a new, cleaner blog look.  Gotta love New Year's resolutions.

For now, I leave you with something shiny and pretty.  The Alexander Wang Anais shoe caught my eye in February when it walked the runway at New York Fashion Week, and I have been obsessed with it ever since.  It even found it's way into another blog post here.  So you can imagine my delight when the space-age loafer turned up under my Christmas tree this year (thanks, hubby)! 

Fall 2011 Fashion Week: New York

New York Fashion Week has flown by, and London Fashion Week is already halfway over.  Fashion stops for no one!  In New York, designers showed lots of fur, below-the-knee skirts, color blocking, capes, and mixed prints.  My favorite collections did not necessarily follow the trends, but were innovators in their own right.  At the top of my list were Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs (always a favorite), and Alexander Wang.

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Drawing inspiration from various Middle Eastern cultures, Oscar de la Renta produced a collection so luxe it bordered on couture.  The sumptuous furs, brocades, embroidery, and beading gave each look rich texture.  In true de la Renta form, silhouettes were sophisticated and ladylike, but still contemporary.  His final looks were sleek column gowns rather than his typical ball gowns, and are begging to be worn to the Oscars.













MARC JACOBS

Marc Jacobs is unpredictable.  Two seasons ago, he was bringing back prim '50s styles, last season he showed flowy '70s styles (igniting the '70s craze that has been all over runways), and this season, he presented a fusion of sharp '40s silhouettes and modern sportswear, all rendered in polka dots.  This is his most innovative work in recent seasons.  Like de la Renta, Jacobs really thought about reinventing his textiles.  Rubber was used throughout the collection--as raised polka dots, faux-sequins, berets, and boots.  I am in love with the playful polka dot theme, as well as the polished styling.  Spot on.
 













ALEXANDER WANG

Alexander Wang may not be the most visionary designer out there, but he is one of the best at what he does, creating edgy separates for 20-somethings.  His line is notorious for flying off the shelves (especially the accessories), and this season looks to be no exception.  For fall, Wang focused on outerwear and on glamming up his clothes.  He explored hybrids of familiar garments--sweater/silk dresses, taffeta dress/ponchos, and puffer/tuxedo jackets.  His fur-armed sunglasses and metallic loafers are poised to be must-have accessories for fall.

T by Alexander Wang Spring 2011 Campaign

This spring, it seems that more and more designers are choosing to release videos in addition to their standard print ads. This one combines the work of two of my favorites: Alexander Wang and Diplo. Model Ashley Smith stars in the campaign, tossing her platinum hair and flashing her trademark gap-toothed grin. The clothes aren't really featured in the film, but that's not the point. Wang wants you to buy into his raw, downtown image.



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