This collection cannot go unnoticed. Taking place in a church, Alexander Wang will have prepared himself for controversy. After Alessandro Michele announced that his Gucci, 17, cruise show is to be held in Westminster Abbey in June, the church spoke up in opposition. The concept of mixing fashion and religion was thought inappropriate and out of place to reverend Peter Owen-Jones who spoke to the Independent about his strong concerns - valid since this ultimately is using a place of worship for predominantly commercial purpose. However, this didn't stop Alexander Wang from mixing the two. And for that matter, almost insulting the church in the process.
Rebellion seemed the theme of this body of work. Stereotypical teenage revolt portrayed through parents' worst nightmares: harsh pointed studs, chain chokers, pole-dancers on jumpers and marijuana printed jackets created what seemed a punk take on Chanel. Yet Wang may have intended an ulterior motive.
Although a youthful take of rebellion, we sense a more mature political statement - the historic battle against religion. The main source of global conflict, Wang may have been addressing this with his insulting of traditional views. Promoting marijuana printed clothing in the house of God is certainly a controversial move to make.
This collection may have focused more on the message than the clothing since the apparel was nothing much out of the ordinary. However the outspokenness could be read clearly, and for that, Alexander Wang, we salute you.
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