Her sculpted stomach was additionally on show as she arrived at the event in a really high pair of glittery heels, joined by pal and classy Brandon Maxwell & another male pal as they arrived at the New York NY Fashion Week event. Remember her love in with the Saint Laurent bikers a few seasons back?
About four to five hours, a smiling Chow estimated. Wang distilled the recipe for his success; the ability to tune in to how the cool kids dress, and put forward a powerfully edgy collection. This showing marks Wang’s tenth anniversary. It was also a homecoming, of sorts: Wang has just ended his prestigious stint as creative director of Balenciaga in Paris after three years, and is turning his focus exclusively to his own company, rather than splitting his time between continents. Upon entering, a rock concert-like ambiance was fashioned with a merchandise stand selling Wang’s DoSomething t-shirts and sweats, and the front row was brimming with Wang’s celebrity posse (including Kanye West, Nick Minaj, Mary J. Blige, and even Lady Gaga), who basked in the glow of an LED video screen parallel to the runway. The opening look of a white cropped ribbed tank with chain link straps worn with hip-slung pants made of strips of men’s tailoring fabrics epitomized tomboy confidence and allure. Innovation came via the sense of craft and personalization, from the Army jacket trimmed in long black leather fringe to the oversize hooded sweatshirts emblazoned with the word “Oakland” to the great denim skirts and cutoffs that appeared lovingly DIY’d.
“I lost my wallet”, the designer announced to friends inside the VIP area at about 1:30 a.m. “If you find it, you get a big present. I’m here to support him and I can’t wait to see the show and celebrate 10 years”.