Vangarde or Van-NOT? : New Coat On The Block

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, MARCH 10, 2011

Cape hybrids graced the fall 2011 runways of pals, Joseph Altuzarra and Alexander Wang.  Altuzarra fused the cape with a parka (right) while Wang chose the bomber (left).  I'd prefer a hybrid of the hybrids; placing Altuzarra's collar and colorway on Wang's body.  Leave it to me to complicate things.  What's your take on the cape hybrids, Vangarde or Van-NOT?

Alexander Wang Pre Fall 2011

BY VANGARDE GIRL NELLE, JANUARY 17, 2011

Don't you just love the speed of fashion.  Here we are not even close to approaching spring 2011 and fall 2011 garments are already on display.

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Alexander Wang's First Video Campaign

Alexander wang gathered an incredible team to shoot his first video campaign for his fall collection. The collection is Wall Street inspired. The only thing Wall Street about this video are the shreds of news paper flying around. Well, now that Im thinking about it...the shredded newspapers could symbolize the fall of wall street and the economy while all the sheer and lace pieces symbolize corporations increasing transparency. I loved the sheer fabrics, lace and detailing on the garments. The all black is very New York City.

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