Alexander Wang

>> A trio of first campaigns have popped up for Spring 2011: Shu Pei Qin's premiere ad as a Maybelline model; Peter Copping's first ever Nina Ricci ad image, featuring Malgosia Bela shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin at New York's Greenwich Hotel ("She looks contemporary, modern, sensual — all those things I see for the Ricci woman,” Copping explained); and Alexander Wang's first ever print ad, featuring Aymeline Valade shot by Craig McDean. Although Wang doesn't like his four images, styled by his show stylist Karl Templer and creative directed by Fabien Baron, to be called a campaign. “We restrained from using those words, because you set yourself up for doing things in a systematic way — like rolling out ads in the magazines certain times of the year,” said the designer, who instead uses the term “image piece.” All those — and for good measure, the full Spring 2011 Versace campaign, featuring Abbey Lee Kershaw by Mario Testino — in the gallery.

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Alexander Wang can really do no wrong in my book, so I was thrilled to see his supersize Pre-Fall 2011 collection. Aptly titled "Rough Refinement," Wang's offerings showcase modern cuts, smart tailoring, and forward-thinking silhouettes — the collection gives off a cool, downtown-chic attitude, while staying true to the line's feminine sensibilities. With a moody color palette of black, dark brown, and gray, the selection features a welcome addition of sexy sheers, angular lines, and artful draping — perfect for the confident, tough girl-on-the-go. Click through to see each amazing look.

>> For Pre-Fall 2011, Alexander Wang served up a large helping of what he described as, "rough-refinement." The 27-look collection (his biggest ever for Pre-Fall) was a mix of looser cuts and a hint of feminine touches like sheer blouses and surprisingly enough, flouncy ruffle details. On the footwear front, Wang delivered black buckled booties, ankle-wrap flats, and sharp strappy heels, and there's a new slouchy bag with a metal-cornered base: the Robin. “This [collection] will showcase the core elements,” said Wang, who will show a more directional, edited collection for his Fall 2011. “I’m giving the buyers the bread and butter [now],” he continued, “and the dessert later.”