The Craziest, Most Brilliant Dresses Alexander Wang Designed For Balenciaga
After only three years designing for Balenciaga, WWD reports that Alexander Wang is stepping down from the French fashion house. His last collection for the label will be Spring 2016, debuting this coming Paris Fashion Week. That leaves us to wonder what's next for the brand that so many of our favorite style stars look to for strong silhouettes and statement-making details.
Since we love how Wang has continued to bring his signature cool-girl vibes to the Balenciaga runway, we're reminiscing about some of his standout designs. Read on to see how his most notable looks have translated to the red carpet — including a couple of Met Galas! — on the likes of Sienna Miller, Kim Kardashian, Kristen Wiig, Lady Gaga, and more.
Julianne Moore
Alexander Wang dressed Julianne Moore in a structured deep teal gown for the 2013 Met Gala.
Nicola Peltz
Nicola Peltz's shimmering strapless blue gown at the Transformers: Age of Extinction premiere was complete with an oversize bow at the back.
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts looked elegant in this navy off-the-shoulder number.
Kerry Washington
Alexander Wang helped Kerry Washington show off her baby bump in this crisp white design at the Golden Globes.
Rooney Mara
Always willing to take on a dark, gothic look, Rooney Mara slipped into this sheer two-piece set during the Rome Film Festival in 2014.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga's 2015 Met Gala look will always be one of the most memorable creations Alexander Wang created for Balenciaga. From the feather-adorned robe, complete with a train, to Gaga's sparkling platforms, which extended into pants, our jaws dropped when this pair walked in.
Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz chose a sheer silver and black halter-neck gown for the 2015 Met Gala.
Anna Ewers
The supermodel looked fierce standing alongside Wang in a gold embellished minidress at the CFDA Awards.
Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller was one of the first stars to go sheer in this Alexander Wang for Balenciaga creation.
Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones's peach column gown was decidedly feminine, but it featured Wang's signature crisscross off-the-shoulder neckline.
Gisele Bündchen
Gisele turned up the heat at the 2014 Met Gala in this black textured number that she beautifully paired with emerald drop earrings.
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig and Alexander Wang were quite the unexpected pair at the 2014 Met Gala, but we loved the designer's creation: an asymmetrical top with a sparkling interior and slick pants.
Kim Kardashian
Leave it to Kim to choose one of the most sheer designs Alexander Wang created for Balenciaga! We were surprised she even covered up in this silk longline coat.
Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan looked vampy, yet romantic in this lovely satin design from this year's Met Gala.
Taraji P. Henson
We loved how Taraji P. Henson chose to complete this strapless, ethereal Balenciaga dress: with complementing statement earrings that twisted and reached down to her shoulders.