Alexander Wang S/S 2011

In just a few short years, his shows have become a must-see for all the top editors, buyers, and the downtown girls (think former muse Erin Wasson) who have come to embody his collection.

Even Bill Cunningham was sitting in the front row at the designer’s show.

Wang has worked very hard to get to where he is. As with all young designers, however, Wang has to keep proving himself to the fickle fashion industry to seal his spot as one of the next generation’s A-listers.

The tech savvy and forward-thinking designer (in the documentary, I learned his show last season was the first to be broadcast on a huge screen in Time Square) recently expanded into accessories.

He created countless sought-after booties, and an “it” bag called the Coco Duffle that was worn by everyone from Mary Kate Olsen to Kristin Cavallari.

Wang’s latest bags, structured and tasseled, will no doubt cause a similar frenzy, as will his strappy sandles and lace-up peep-toe booties.

As for the clothing, Wang opted for more white and pastels this season – I wonder if it’s in response to Anna Wintour’s comment, which you’ll see in the The Day Before, about there being a lot of black in his collection last season.  Either way, it was refreshing to see the designer explore some new directions.

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