A wardrobe inspired by goth and metal subcultures went down the runway during New York Fashion Week. A spirit of mastered rebellion, a somber tension that Alexander Wang acts as a spokesperson for – there’s something almost militant in this runway show. Muses of the night invade the catwalk to cry out a new breed of refinement that’s bursting into Manhattan. But Alexander Wang never stoops to clichés; by taking inspiration from goth rock, he’s able to propose a Victorian silhouette with a corseted waist. A new genre of punk, purely aesthetic in short. The clothing is less extreme than the style: by opting for black, Wang energizes his pieces by loading them with passé fabrics. So passé that they become in again.
This neo-punk is perfectly incarnated in a medieval skirt made of transparent metal lattice. A chain skirt, weighed down by an additional chain at the hem that makes for a length that falls just right. The see-through effect works marvelously, making the style even more innovative. This is Alexander Wang’s raw elegance, setting out for uncharted waters, outlining the silhouette of a new romanticism.
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