Wang is the Next Jacobs

I can't lie, most of my posts are inspired from what I tweeted last night, but that's beside the point. The subject at hand is fashions obsession with Alexander Wang and how I feel he will be the next Marc Jacobs. Just a few brief comparisons....they both attended Parsons, they both won the CFDA Wowenswear Designer of the Year award, and they both chose to live stream their shows this season.

Wangs four year old label has commanded respect from all his peers and fashion icons...Diane von Furstenburg was sitting front row at his show last night and when most editors decide to pick and choose whose show they'll be going to see...every single Marie Claire editor RSVP'd without thinking twice. Wang has become the one to watch. And watch we did. Yesterday around 5pm SHOWstudio.com streamed his show live and wherever you were on earth you could feel the energy and excitement when the lights went off and the music began to play.

Aleander Wang F/W 2010

I have to admit, the clothes weren't moving me like other collections, but it was true to his aesthetic and like I told Christopher Nic via Twitter, the retail versions of these looks will be much more wearable. And this too can be said for Marc Jacobs past collections, not everything he sends down the runway is gold. There are shoes in the fashion closet right now that I wouldn't stick my pinky toe in.

Remember this...

Marc Jacobs F/W 2008

What makes me put these two in the same category is the excitement you see at the mention of their name, or how someone reacts picking up a Marc Jacobs or Alexander Wang bag. Alex is still a babe within his career but he has already accomplished some major things and you can't open a magazine without seeing something from Alexander Wang...and guess what? He's not an advertiser. In just a small amount of time I'm sure we'll see multiple divisions within the Wang brand (already he has accessories and T by Alexander Wang) and lots of stand alone stores. He is headed in the right direction.

Now c'mon sample sale!

-Doni W.

NYFW Channels Clueless Circa 1995

While keeping up with the shows, I couldn't help but to realize that a lot of the looks were reminding me of my favorite trio Cher, Dion and Ty. Bare bellies, mini skirts, knee highs and backpacks makes me feel like I'm back to "rolling with the homies".

Generra

Rag & Bone

Alexander Wang

Cynthia Steffe

Lacoste

Cynthia Steffe

"You're a virgin, who can't even drive"

-Ty  (RIP Brittany Murphy)

-Doni W.

Wang Style...

Alexander Wang has been making an amazing name for himself, and it's not hard to see why. Click here to purchase these pricey pieces.

-Doni W.

Everyone Respects A Good Sale

-Christopher Nic.

Did You See???

Ms. "Good Girl Gone Bad" was seen this past Friday leaving Kanye West's apartment(don't ask) wearing a body-hugging, strapless, two toned dress from Alexander Wang's Pre-Fall 09 collection. I personally think she could've kept the hairstyle at home but besides that she looks bomb...much better than the model they used on the runway, lol. She's always able to give any outfit she has on personality and make it the object of every fashionistas next purchase.


-Christopher Nic.

Still Obama Crazy?

Unless you've been under a rock for a couple months you know that this upcoming weekend will be one written in the history books of the USA. And because we here at LivLux want you all to look your best as you go to witness the inauguration of Obama we want to show you some dope pieces from some even DOPER designers. This canvas tote was designed by Diane von Furstenberg and Tory Burch. Joining DVS and Burch, are pieces from Zac Posen, Donna Karan, Rachel Roy, Deréon and many more. Another good thing is that everything is on sale (under $70) until February. If you want to check out some of the rest of these collectibles CLICK HERE. Buy me that "Endless" scarf by Alexander Wang while you're at it.


-Christopher Nic.

Wang Does Uniqlo...

So, I'm sure you've noticed that I've skipped a couple days of posting, and I do apologize, but lets just say I was in New York "researching" for you guys...aka shopping. But I was so excited when we were in Soho and stumbled upon Uniqlo, I've been dying to see this store for a while now. The first thing I saw when I got in the store was designs by Alexander Wang for Uniqlo. After that it was not even a question of if I was going to get something out of there or not, I was getting me a Wang honey! So I picked up the one below...



Simple shift dress, with some graphic details...simple enough to add accessories, and interesting enough to not bore me to death. After I picked up my dress I continued on to see the rest of the store, which was three floors of goodness. Uniqlo's website says that the clothes they provide are necessities to build your own style, so they're not forcing a certain style on you, and that's exactly how it should be. Whenever you get the chance to go to Soho make sure you stop at Uniqlo to witness the massive store and all it has to offer.




-Doni W.