Lucy Liu Appears in Alexander Wang’s December/January Campaign – WWD

Lucy Liu, award-winning actress, director and artist, appears in Alexander WangThe resort’s advertising campaign was photographed by Heji Shin.

According to the company, the ads depicting the protagonist’s “extremely mundane” everyday life challenge the stereotypical expectations of the Alpha woman in navigating her personal and professional lives. The campaign recognizes identity and diversity, telling the story of an Asian woman who epitomizes power and excellence.

In one drop in the collection, Wang has added a chic twist to conventional fabrics, remaking classic fabrics into modern electric silhouettes. The leather of the moto-jacket is applied to crisp jackets, felt coats and shirt jackets, giving a new context to leather apparel.

Wang unwraps his denim and removes excess hardware. Acid-washed denim is seen as a tailoring with hidden pockets via invisible zippers, and the “denim tuxedo” is recreated in a more luxurious silhouette incorporating Wang’s interpretation of accessories. modern heirloom. Spandex, a fabric integral to the Wang brand’s DNA, is featured in the evening gowns, finished in resin enamel and creating a pleated effect.

In the second drop, pajamas and workwear are featured on new fabrics and silhouettes. Adding to the idea of ​​home wear as everyday wear, bedroom staples are pushed to the street, transforming a silk robe with super soft sheepskin. Vintage workwear has been redeployed into modern wear by cropping, cropping, and shrinking elements of the design.

Wang’s resort collection is currently available at flagships in New York, London, Beijing and Shanghai, alexanderwang.com, and high-end retailers worldwide.

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