Dark, gothic goddesses at Alexander Wang last night. Wang produced an entirely black collection, featuring grungey plaid, Frankenstein boots (double-soled) and a myriad of heavy metal hardware that doused black silk robes and boxy tailored suits.
There were influences from Marilyn Manson and Gene Simmons of The Kiss; figures who lived their lives covered in notorious noire. Japanese references fluctuated loosely through the collection. Perhaps the masculine silhouette: cropped trousers which sat loosely on the hip paired with a heavy, square jacket decorated with miniscule metal plates to create the look of a bulletproof jacket.
Hints of the dominatrix described the evening wear. The iridescent fabrics which layered over sheer skirts, tied together with an obi belt; had quite a menacing quality about it.
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Normally an all black collection has a tendency to be quite safe. However, with the right amount of styling and attention to detail, as shown, we see a extremely dark and powerful portrayal of the Alexander Wang Woman.
