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Alexander Wang concludes his time at Balenciaga with a finale collection of white silk and a swan-like aesthetic.<\/p>\n

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Swan song meets sports luxe<\/b><\/p>\n

Balenciaga is known for being a pioneer in innovation each season. Yet Alexander Wang rewrote this mantra for his final collection, instead going back on his tracks to something which was more a call to traditional opulence than an ode to statement making. Wang likes to be unpredictable \u2013 and no one quite expected a modestly elegant amalgamation of soft white silks in a mix of eye-pleasing variants. Wang\u2019s more classic pieces conjured swan-esque connotations, which played with traditional silk ruffles, lace and contoured structures with wired cupped busts. On the flip side, there were obvious traces of sports luxe on the runway. Not totally fixed on stepping away from the wants and needs of the modern wearer, Wang\u2019s inclusion of bum bags, low swinging wide cut trousers, racer-backs and matelass\u00e9 jacket cuts make a fitting balance of the two oppositions.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Bedroom slippers<\/b><\/p>\n

Virtually all looks were paired with laced slip on shoes \u2013 a high fashion answer to the kind you receive as a complimentary gift in a hotel spa. Admittedly, this works well. Despite the applaudable craft and attention to emmaculate detail, there\u2019s still something pretty relaxed about this collection. Tastefully graceful dresses of floating fabrics and feminine ruffles sweep down the catwalk, styled with loose half-buns, half-pony hair and natural make-up. There\u2019s no feeling of hierarchy, it\u2019s romanticism is pleasantly modest and all the while, an aesthetically pleasing feast for the eyes for anyone who appreciates skilful construction and delicate femininity.<\/p>\n

Alexander Wang\u2019s last day at school<\/b><\/p>\n

Contrary to many a fashion show, no drama nor quabbles were reported from backstage, only smiling faces and happy-to-be-there attitudes. As Wang accepts his applause, he shows energy and a spring in his walk. Like your last day of school – or accepting your graduation handshake \u2013 there was a clear sense of \u2018mission complete\u2019 from Wang. Breaking free of all the associated stereotypes, Wang has created a clean slate for the next to take his place and completes his time with Balenciaga on an elated high.<\/p>\n

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Words<\/strong>: Hannah Sargeant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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