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The Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Spring 2019 Ready to Wear Collection
By
Ebony Goodridge
Date June 4, 2018
#WANGUSA
After shocking the fashion industry with his decision to drop out of NYFW’s traditional September/February schedule, Alexander Wang debuted ‘Collection 1’, on the roof of Pier 17 on Sunday. This is Wang’s first collection under his new June/December business model.
According to WWD, Wang left a note on each guest’s seat explaining that the show marked “a new beginning, a new identity and a new day for my brand,” while also reminding those who attended that he’s still showing in New York, which was perhaps a slight at other American designers, who’ve abandoned the New York schedule for Paris. The first show from Wang’s new era showcased his own interpretation of “Immigrant Americana,” a play on his own personal migration story, that combined Axl Rose-style bandanas with Chinatown details and Harley Davidson culture interspersed with models in bold “Old Glory”-inspired face paint.
Here are our favourite looks from the Alexander Wang’s Spring 2019 Ready to Wear runway show.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Kaia Gerber channels her best Bret Michaels meets Axl Rose.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Stars and Stripes extended beyond the clothing and into patriotic face paint.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Wang puts a chic twist on anti-pollution masks with his decorative punk black surgical version.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Bella Hadid proves biker shorts, bolo ties, and varsity socks are the trio you never knew you needed.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Slinky chain-mail bibs and blinged out buckled belts are in.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Motocross gear gets a high fashion makeover.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Piercings aren’t just for your face, black pumps were the unexpected carriers.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Behati Prinsloo makes her first runway appearance since giving birth.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Why rock one fanny pack when you can wear three? Layer away.
Best Looks from Alexander Wang’s Collection 1
Safety pin designs were mixed with lace and leather.
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