Geez, If I didn’t know any better – I’d think that the recession has really kept some of our favorite designers limited in thought. And while we can sit back and chuckle professing our affinity towards big Vogue recommended names (which half of the time we don’t even know how to pronounce them correctly)…the majority of us find amusement behind over the top price points – even in the midst of a global financial crisis. The 80’s trend has died slow as far as I’m concerned! And think that in the last two years, we did a good job of putting the final cut on things. Hence Alexander Wang, who has managed to bring back circa 2005’s “It-trend” thanks in part to a stellar collection of pre-fall accessories. But when it comes down to actual ready-to-wear garments…there are SOME things that I really don’t get when it comes down to the “Wangster”. And this has to be one of those”I don’t get it” moments. Don’t get me wrong…I totally love the idea of rocking corduroy. In fact, I’ve grown up rocking cords to the point where I thought that my flesh would soon develop intricate polyester blend lines – followed by that annoying “stitch-stitch” sound that comes with sporing corduroy anythings. Even still, I never thought that nappa leather would EVER find itself married all together with corduroy! Ah…alas comes the $688 price tag that makes my eyes blink hard in the process of it all. I’m quite sure that the hipsters will max out their checking accounts for a pair of these. Are we loving it? Available now via Luisaviaroma.com – more views after the jump!
alexander wang is adorable to look at. but some of his gear is over rated!!! sorry everything is over sized bland and boring looking. and sorry for $688 i could buy an entire summer wardrobe and then some. major fail
I disagree candy corn alex has some serious style! Its crisp clean americana down to the thread.
Oh how I loathe Corduroy!! Hated it as a child when my mom made me wear it dang near all winter and wouldnt be caught dead in it as an adult even if the honorable Ms. CoCo Chanel herself hand delivered a custom made one of a kind pair!( R.I.P CoCo Chanel no disrespect) Can’t you tell….I LOATHE corduroy. lol, but seriously.