You could see it in the lovely oversized parkas, the solid fabrications and the done-up-cover-up nature of turtlenecks, gloves, hoods, quilting and strong knitwear element.Īnd knitwear was very much a big story here too. And that was very much the message of this collection – protection. Next it was on to tunics and trousers, simple shapes worked out in winter’s favourite shades (navy, forest green and plum among them), with X-marks-the-spot pocket details, their zips forming crosses on knees, elbows and chests for a sense of protection. Load yourself up, Balenciaga-style, with a trio of different sizes. Then came the bags and this season everyone needs more than one – the only way to hold them is three at a time. He brought his own sense of modernity and sensuality where in the previous two collections it had felt more severe.įirst he dealt with the accessories – a lucrative jumping-off point for any luxury fashion house – and sent out furry snoods, thick metal belts and muffs.
This morning, he stepped it up for a beautiful show that worked in all passages, from knitwear to outerwear, accessories and day-to-night dressing. IT’S three seasons in now for Alexander Wang in his creative director role at Balenciaga and he’s really getting into his stride.
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