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Alexander Wang secures fresh funding from two Chinese investors

The eponymous label of American-Chinese fashion designer Alexander Wang has secured new funding from two Chinese investors. The US label has sold minority stakes to fashion retailer Youngor Group and venture capital firm Challenjers Capital, though further details of the deal were not disclosed. In a statement seen by WWD, New-York based...

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Alexander Wang announces a return to the catwalk

Alexander Wang is returning to the catwalk with its first live event since showing in 2019. The New York-based fashion brand announced the news in an Instagram post, inviting users to Fortune City, a muliti-layered event and runway show celebrating Asian-American culture, food and music. Scheduled for April 19th in Los Angeles, it is the company...

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US designer Alexander Wang faces new sexual assault allegations

New York - A New York student has become the latest person to accuse acclaimed American designer Alexander Wang of sexual assault. Keaton Bullen, a fashion student at the New York’s Parsons School of Design, told the BBC that Wang assaulted him in a nightclub in August 2019. Wang’s fashion label did not immediately respond when contacted for...

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Designer Alexander Wang accused of sexually assaulting male models

New York-based designer Alexander Wang is facing allegations of sexual assault against male models. On Monday industry watchdog Diet Prada posted a series of Instagram Stories called “Wangover,” which sees multiple models and individuals come forward to accuse Wang of harassment, ranging from being groped to being drugged. British model Owen...

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Alexander Wang speaks out for CFDA's "A Common Thread" cause

Vogue and the CFDA’s 'A Common Thread' initiative raises money for the American fashion industry. Alexander Wang misses the community he has worked hard to cultivate - from consumers, the industry, and his team that makes it all happen. Video source: CFDA, via Youtube.

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Alexander Wang launches flash archival sale to aid Covid-19 relief

A 72-hour archival flash sale launched by Alexander Wang on Monday committing 20 percent of its proceeds to the UN Foundation’s Covid-19 fund has sold out in under a day. The New York designer took to Instagram to announce the flash sale, writing: “Social distancing is a must right now, but throughout we remain connected. As we celebrate 15...

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Alexander Wang skipping pre-fall season

Ever since Alexander Wang moved off the main season schedule and started showing during the pre-fall and cruise collection season, he has become one of the most anticipated off-season shows on the calendar. This December, there will be nothing to anticipate though, as Wang has announced he will be skipping this pre-fall season in favor of doing...

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Alexander Wang collaborates with Bvlgari on handbag capsule

Alexander Wang has teamed with Bvlgari to reimagine an iconic style. The Italian luxury brand has been working on "Serpenti Through the Eyes of," an ongoing series of capsule collections in honor of the Serpenti handbag and jewelry style. For his Serpenti capsule, Wang designed six leather handbags in white, black and mint green. Each bag...

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Video: Alexander Wang collaborates with Bvlgari

He's the kind of man that knows what he wants. Introducing Wang x Bvlgari, where luxury meets the unexpected. Source: Alexander Wang, YouTube.

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Video: How to wear black according to Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang, whose fashion designs have been worn by Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, tells us why all black outfits are important to his personal style and brand style. He taught us how to put together an all black outfit. We cover textures, proportions, and accessories. Source: Insider, YouTube.

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Video: Alexander Wang Collection 1 2020 Runway Show

The #Collection1 2020 runway show was held at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Friday, May 31. Open to the public, the runway show marked the first that Rock Center has ever held. The collection is a reclaiming of casual luxury, recontextualizing the ease and optimism that is American sportswear. It is an ode to the pioneers and an...

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Video: Pete Davidson makes his runway debut in Alexander Wang's SS20 menswear

Watch comedian Pete Davidson get ready for his runway debut at the #Collection12020 show at Rockefeller Center. Pete practices his walk during rehearsal, gets tips from other top models, shows off his look and tries to calm his nerves before hitting the stage. Source: Alexanderwang, YouTube.