Alexander Wang has taken the classic male look and modified it into something Unique, adding lots of functionalities but with a flair. It has been seen before but most certainly not like this.
Written By Brooke Corbo
Alexander Wang; Vogue Runway
On October 31st, 2023, in New York, Alexander Wang Has released his Menswear 2024 Resort line. He created this line to bring a different light to the classic male look and did it by mixing outerwear, workwear, and suiting.
There are many different aspects to this line that make it phenomenal. The layering adds different perspectives to proportions allowing for a larger range and versatility. Each layer and piece of fabric is unique to the specific outfit, when looking there are a wide variety of materials and different kinds of accessories, giving the collection that armor-like aesthetic. The Rocco bag first launched in 2009 and are not only making a comeback but are the new star of this collection, the main accessory. Wang told Vogue Runway during his showroom visit, “When people started asking me for the Rocco again, I said, ‘are we really there yet? Are we really back here?” The truth is we are because Wang has officially given these bags relevance once again. Wang also told Vogue Runway, “I felt like it was just literally yesterday when I thought, ‘there’s too much Rocco,’ we need to purge.”
Alexander Wang; Vogue Runway
Some of the textures and fabrics that can be seen throughout this collection are, cotton, silk, leather, ruffles, and fur. Wang combined different fabrics that all nicely mesh not only in the look but in the color scheme too. By adding the Wide toe shoe to every look, it gives it a sense of uniformity just like a traditional suit although when working our way up the pieces we can find a different assortment of belts, cow print fur coats, leather jackets, trench coats, and even these chunky silver chained necklaces many of the models are seen wearing. Although there are so many different aspects to these pieces there is a sense of cohesiveness all throughout the line. Each piece nicely fits together.
When looking at the colors there is not a wide variety, for the most part Wang stays within the neutral and silver tone. There are some colors seen throughout the collection and although, those pops of colors allow for a nice breakaway, they are mostly overpowered.
Alexander Wang; Vogue Review
This collection bends all norms for menswear in clothing while also still allowing that same charm that comes in the traditional style. In every layer or piece there is something for anyone to enjoy.
