Wang & Next Fall

I have a feeling that next fall we will all be wanting gray wool with utilitarian pockets, thick turtleneck sweaters with inventive textures, sporty style with big statement zippers, maybe even leather sweatpants, statement coats, utilitarian bags, slim shopping bags in luxe materials like croc, over the knee boots, and the mule that has the front boot but is open from the back.

Or, at least, that's what Alexander Wang showed in both his own collection, as well as the one he designed for Balenciaga.

The first five looks are from Wang's own line:

And these five beauties are what Wang designed for Balenciaga:

The hardest thing about this post was picking the looks from Wang's collections. So many good looks to choose from. And even though in high fashion, it may not be a good thing to call the looks wearable, I feel that these looks are very wearable and I predict that they will be copied for all the fast fashion stores. I can't afford to buy the originals, so I am HOPING they'll be copied for Zara, H&M & the like...