Monday, 24 February 2014

F A S H I O N // Alexander Wang: Objects Collection




I want to draw your attention to the Alexander Wang objects collection for a minute. Admittedly I was initially attracted to the layout rather than the objects themselves,  but after checking them out I wanted some of your opinions
So, Wang’s objects collections (numbered 1-4) is “A curation of personal items that fit into our everyday lives”, and I guess from a quick glace that’s what it is. I do want to ask though, do engraved dice sets and inflatable sharks fit into any of your ‘everyday lives’, because I wouldn’t say they’re items I tend to use on a daily basis…
But perhaps this is something I’m not supposed to be questioning and I should just shut up and enjoy the aesthetic. Someone did mention they were perhaps meant as collectors’ items, which I guess is possible…

The whole collection is in keeping with Wang’s minimal aesthetic, with pretty much everything created in tones of black and gold, however I kind of feel that if I were to spend over £100 on a pack of marble coasters, I’d like to think they’d still look cool in 2-3 years time. These probably won’t.
I feel as though this could be one of those collections that without the brand name behind it, wouldn’t really mean much at all. I love Alexander Wang and he’s collections are one of my most anticipated every season, but sometimes I feel he’s just re-inventing something that already existed last season, and his objects collection gives me that same vibe.

But before you start thinking I hate it all (far from it), I’ll admit I really feel the need to own that yoga mat. The price is a little steep for me, but I’ve been on the lookout for a less “look at me” mat (most of the ones I’ve found are either pastel or “HEELLOO I’M A YOGA MAT” bright, so this one looks perfect.
You can check out the rest of the objects collection here- I’d love to hear your views!

Hannah

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