We Can't Wait For the Next Iteration of Alexander Wang's Edgy-Cool Chick

By now, the Wang girl is totally iconic. It's hard to imagine the world without Alexander Wang's vision of the downtown, edgy-cool chick. While urban street style existed before 2007, the California-bred designer took that unmistakable look and refined it into something so insanely chic and wearable that every girl wanted a piece. Whether it's his slouchy denim, killer pebbled-leather bags, or body-con dresses, his creations never fail to impress with a unique brand of It factor. Currently, Alexander Wang is a globally recognized brand while also at the helm of the Balenciaga, where he infuses his aesthetic into the established brand. Take a look back with this runway retrospective of Alexander Wang's relatively short — but unstoppable — career.

Fall 2014
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Fall 2014

Wang seemed to be envisioning a future when he moved his show out to Brooklyn and sent dresses covered in pockets and pouches down the runway, many finished with a splash of this neon chartreuse shade.

Fall 2014
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Fall 2014

We loved the layers that made up the neckline on most of Wang's looks, and contrasted his standout design.

Fall 2014
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Fall 2014

The finale was a rotating furnace-covered platform with heat-sensitive clothing that shifted from black to the aforementioned brights, including Wang's signature anoraks. Ultimately, we were left to question what we'd call his new, open-back boot shape.

Spring 2014
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Spring 2014

Menswear was the jumping-off point for the collection, with classic suiting being used for everything from spaghetti-strapped slip dresses to the waistbands of leather shorts.

Spring 2014
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Babydoll dresses were splashed with the designer's name, in a dizzying print sort of style, and weighted by chunky platforms.

Spring 2014
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Spring 2014

Workwear made an appearance in black shorts suits with white stitching.

Fall 2013
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Fall 2013

Never one to resist the temptation to get sporty with his designs, Alexander Wang added fur boxing gloves to his arsenal of covetable accessories.

Fall 2013
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Fall 2013

Much like accents of oxblood the Fall prior, deep navy provided strength to the streetwear collection.

Spring 2013
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Spring 2013

Futuristic glow-in-the-dark creations closed the Spring'13 show.

Spring 2013
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Spring 2013

Oversize, structured cuts dominated Spring's athletic mood.

Spring 2013
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Spring 2013

Alexander Wang sent skin-baring cutout dresses down the runway for Spring'13.

Fall 2012
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Fall 2012

His edgy take on turtlenecks were also a huge hit on the runway.

Spring 2012
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Spring 2012

A sporty neoprene topper and leggings.

Spring 2012
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Spring 2012

Slick moody leather at Wang's Spring '12 show.

Fall 2011
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Fall 2011

Sleek charcoal grays with fur collars.

Fall 2011
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Fall 2011

Signature long silhouettes in gorgeous black silk.

Spring 2011
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Spring 2011

His lightest collection to date still showed toughness in this vest — and painted hair.

Spring 2011
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Spring 2011

Still, even through the soft colors and fabrics, Wang played with themes of androgyny and toughness.

Spring 2011
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Spring 2011

While the tailoring reflected Wang's downtown cool aesthetic, the clothes maintained a soft minimalism.

Spring 2011
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Spring 2011

White replaced black as the color of choice.

Spring 2011
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Spring 2011

For Spring 2011, Alex Wang lightened up in a big way.

Fall 2010
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Fall 2010

His body-conscious dresses showed more drape and a nod to the retro vibe.

Fall 2010
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Fall 2010

Navy and black together packed a dark and mysterious punch.

Fall 2010
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Fall 2010

The Alex Wang version of menswear.

Fall 2010
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Fall 2010

Fall 2010 had some gothic elements and a dark, romantic vibe.

Spring 2010
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Spring 2010

Wang showed knee-high socks and exaggerated shoulders for a look that was sexy and sporty.

Spring 2010
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Spring 2010

By now, accessories played a major role in the Alexander Wang brand.

Spring 2010
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Spring 2010

Spring 2010 had a sports-inspired theme.

Fall 2009
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Fall 2009

This dark ensemble mixed sexiness with a surprising dash of glamour and exoticism.

Fall 2009
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Fall 2009

Wang forced everyone to ask the question: are biker shorts back?

Fall 2009
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Fall 2009

Ultrasexy tailoring marks this jacket and pant look.

Spring 2009
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Spring 2009

The leather sweatshirt and fringe shoes — how cool is that?

Spring 2009
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Spring 2009

He also showed incredible detail and tailoring.

Spring 2009
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Spring 2009

Wang plays with androgyny in this look.

Spring 2009
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Spring 2009

Spring 2009 saw a focus on denim.

Fall 2008
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Fall 2008

Downtown chic realized in a bandage skirt, t-shirt, and oversized vest.

Fall 2008
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Fall 2008

His sexy dresses showed body-conscious silhouettes and cutouts.

Fall 2008
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Fall 2008

By Fall 2008, the Wang girl has a style: sophisticated pieces mixed with grunge pieces like these distressed shorts.

Spring 2008
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Spring 2008

Wang made the sweatshirt worthy of an evening out.

Spring 2008
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Spring 2008

The boyfriend jean and a tailored shirt became the go-to outfit for Spring.

Spring 2008
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Spring 2008

Spring 2008 mixed the best new elements of Wang: oversized blazers, grungy shorts, and oversized tees.

Fall 2007
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Fall 2007

His ability to create polished clothes and super edgy pieces, like these leather pants, displays his youth and experimentalist nature.

Fall 2007
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Fall 2007

You get a first glimpse of his love for edginess with the studded dress and black vest.

Fall 2007
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Fall 2007

Wang debuts for Fall 2007 with well-tailored clothes that show major polish, like these pleated trousers and leather jacket.