Saturday, Sept 21 2024

Alexander Wang Confirmed at Balenciaga

By A Mystery Man Writer

It's official: Alexander Wang will be named the new creative director at Balenciaga, according to today's WWD. Here's the full scoop via the paper: "According to market sources, the PPR-owned fashion house picked the buzzy New York designer to succeed Nicolas Ghesquiére, who is to officially exit Balenciaga today.The choice of Wang suggests Balenciaga might wish to dial down the elitist, couture-like approach of Ghesquiére, and open up to a broader audience with a designer prized for his sportswear approach and youthful energy." How flippin' cool is this news!? Are you gals as excited as we are for the young designer? Discuss!
It's official: Alexander Wang will be named the new creative director at Balenciaga, according to today's WWD. Here's the full scoop via the paper: According to market sources, the PPR-owned fashion house picked the buzzy New York designer to succeed Nicolas Ghesquiére, who is to officially exit Balenciaga today.The choice of Wang suggests Balenciaga might wish to dial down the elitist, couture-like approach of Ghesquiére, and open up to a broader audience with a designer prized for his sportswear approach and youthful energy. How flippin' cool is this news!? Are you gals as excited as we are for the young designer? Discuss!