Random Questions For…Alexander Wang

“Anyone can get all dressed up and glamorous, but it’s how people dress in their off days that’s most intriguing to me,” says designer Alexander Wang. 

It’s pieces for these in between, wayward days that form the basis of Wang’s collection, where clean, classic, refined silhouettes blend with an effortless urban street chic.  Wang’s goal is to celebrate a woman’s own individuality, and break the conventional idea of a predictable “uniform.”  In his view, a t-shirt and jeans can be just as sexy and stylish as an evening gown (especially as worn by Wang’s model-muse pal, Erin Wesson, who styled the designer’s most recent runway show).

Wang was born and raised in San Francisco and moved to New York at age 18 to attend Parsons School of Design.  He launched his first collection, which was predominantly knits, in his sophomore year. A full collection followed in 2007, and is currently sold internationally in over 150 boutiques and retail stores. Now 24, Wang resides in New York City’s Lower East Side.

Earlier this year, he was recognized by the fashion industry with the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award.  More recently, he was nominated for the Swarovski Womenswear Designer of the Year award, going up against Rodarte and Thakoon.  The trophy will be handed out at tomorrow’s swanky CFDA gala at the New York Public Library. And his limited edition collection for Uniqlo just hit stores.

Wang, as always, was cool as cucumber when The Fashion Informer tracked him down in London earlier this month for a quick tête-à-tête. 

So, Alexander…

What's in current rotation on your iPod?


Old school rap; Tupac and Blackalicious.

Where is the most unlikely place you've found inspiration for your work?


Wal-Mart.

What's your favorite pig-out food? 


Vietnamese lunch boxes.

What's the one grooming item you cannot live without? 


Face wash.

What's your non-fail hangover cure?

I don't get hangovers, luckily.

What's your idea of a perfect day?

Spending a day at the beach with my friends having a cookout.

If you found $15,000 cash in a brown paper bag, how would you spend it? 


I’m not gonna lie, I’d take my friends on a trip somewhere.

When was the last time you rode the subway? 


Everyday, three times a day, I ride the N, R, W from Broadway in Soho to Midtown.


What's your all-time favorite line from a song?

"Sipping on gin and juice" by Snoop Dog
.

Brunch: pro or con? 


Pro, I can never wake up for breakfast
.

Tell me about your pet(s).


I don’t have any.


Favorite summertime activity? 


Walking around in the warm weather
.

Please look up from your computer (or wherever you're answering these) and tell me what you see. 


South Molton Street in London, I’m answering these as I walk around London. 



Who’s your favorite character on Ugly Betty?

I don't watch the show.

What freaks you out?


Stress.

When are you happiest?

When I'm not stressed.

 

 

Comments

[Yanira Lugo velazquez]

Hola! me encantaron esas sandalias, busque en la pagina q indicaron en el articulo, pero solo hay disponible algunos modelos,Como puedo conseguier otros modelos por internet?
gracias!!