From The Straits Times    |

Franca Sozzani says Alexander Wang’s Spring/Summer 13 collection has “established his talent” as a designer.

The iconic editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia praised the new collection Alexander showcased during the current New York Fashion Week.

The respected industry figure predicted more cutting edge collections will emerge from the 28-year-old design talent in the future.

“Alexander Wang has definitely established his talent,” Franca explained on her Stylelist blog, “and is one of the designers it’s worth being in New York for.”

Franca explained Alexander’s Spring/Summer 13 collection in more detail. He crafted garments that add lightness and are at one with the body, through carefully chosen cuts of fabric joined with sheer threads.

As well as experimenting with different materials, Alexander played with cut-out shapes including ovals and obliques. Franca also notes the use of layering in his latest looks.

Colour wise Alexander stuck to monochrome with almost everything being in black, white and silver to complement and enhance the graphic cuts.

“It was a beautiful collection, as it was well thought-out, well-considered and created,” Franca finished.

The editor also passed her comments on the collections unveiled by Prabal Gurung and Diane von Furstenberg.

Franca praised Prabal’s continued research on lightness and femininity which produced a Spring/Summer 13 collection that was soft. However, she was critical of the lack of spontaneity she witnessed from the runway showcase. Franca claims the collection seemed to give in to the market rather than break free as an individual entity.

Diane’s offerings were heralded by Franca for producing a feel-good factor. The colour combinations and rich detailing combined to make a line of clothing that enhances women’s beauty and sexiness in a subtle way. Franca summarised the collection as a youthful, charming and positive one.

Tomorrow’s fashion showcases include collections from Katie Holmes’s label Holmes & Yang, Proenza Schouler and Michael Kors. – COVER MEDIA