Alexander Wang is known for his downtown, edgy-chic aesthetic and his pieces always have an undone, accidental-kind-of-cool quality to them. For Fall 2010, the master did it again with a collection that had everyone raving and wishing everything was available right now.
While he worked the sports-inspired angle for Spring 2010, this time around he reinterpreted the goth trend, giving it an androgynous, corporate-cool flavor, something only he could pull off. There were deconstructed suits, a plethora of pinstriped pieces, avant-garde lbds, crop-tops, cut-outs, sheer fabrics, lace flourishes, cutting-edge silhouettes, backpacks criss-crossed in front creating a bondage-feel, and innovative mixing-and-matching. High-hemlined skirts and dresses were teamed with thigh-high socks (which, as you know, I’m a huge fan of), adding a whopping dose of rebellious sex-appeal to this season’s more grown-up sensibility.
The actual collection won’t be available for many agonizing months but you can still incorporate some of the trends and styles seen on the runway into your look right now.
Alice + Olivia Pinstripe Pleated Shorts, $198. Pair these with thigh-highs, a sheer top and a sharp blazer and you’ll look like you just walked off Wang’s runway!
Kimchi Blue Lace Cami, $24. All things sheer and lacy are taking over, invest now and wear wisely!
Asos Warehouse Pinstripe Peg Leg Trouser, $68.97. A pair of pinstripe trousers that can be anything from cool to corporate.
Black Halo Jane Sheath Dress, $345. This gorgeously draped frock will simply command compliments. Wear it with strappy sandals when it’s warm and with tights and booties in the colder months.
Forever 21 Accordion Pleat Hem Skirt, $19.80. Pair this with a sexy top, cropped blazer, and thigh-highs to get Wag’s schoolgirl-gone-bad look.
Elizabeth and James Stretch Velvet Skinny Pants, $295. I am not really a fan of velvet but I’ll make an exception for these!
French Connection Black Studded Mini Skirt, $111. You can’t go wrong with a studded mini.Team this with a tee-shirt or tank for a cool, casual style or with a cropped blazer and sheer top for a Wang-inspired look.
MM Couture Peak Shoulder Cropped Blazer, $92. You may not have the guts, or the gut, to rock a crop-top like the ones that dominated Wang’s runway, but a cropped blazer like this one is totally fair game!
Mike & Chris Trevor Studded Drape Vest, $748; NOW: $374. Wear this over anything from a basic black tank to a flirty floral frock for that rockstar-cool vibe.
VPL Marsupial Vest, $375. The perfect way to rock the exposed lingerie trend, a major player on Wang;s runway, without looking too risqué.
TopShop Seamed Mesh Calf Skirt, $55. A seriously sexy take on the calf-length skirt (a mega trend for Fall 2010, fyi!).
Pelle Moda Shantel Platform Booties, $215. Nothing ups the ante of an ensemble like a killer pair of platforms. A style like this one can also take you from one season to the next thanks to the open-toe.
American Apparel Thigh-High Socks, $15. And last but not least, a pair of thigh-high socks to pull the entire look together!
– SABRINA ALEXIS
Splash image by Meagan Aguayo
Written by Sabrina Alexis