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Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang is a New York fashion brand founded by Alexander Wang in 2005 after he left Parsons. Early knitwear developed into womenswear, accessories, footwear and menswear, with a downtown vocabulary of sportswear, tailoring and nightlife references. Wang also served as creative director of Balenciaga from 2012 to 2015, an external appointment that does not alter the ownership or authorship of his namesake company. The business remains privately held and founder-led, so market estimates, retail values and Balenciaga or Kering figures are not represented as audited Alexander Wang revenue.
- Country
- USA
- Founded
- 2005
- Founder
- Alexander Wang
- Creative lead
- Alexander Wang
- Ownership
- Founder-controlled private company
- Documented milestones
- 6
- Alexander Wang — Creative Director2005–Present · house · current · Alexander Wang
- Alexander Wang — Founder2005–Present · house · current · CFDA
- 2005 — Label foundedAlexander Wang starts his namesake business in New York.
- 2007 — Runway debutThe first complete womenswear collection is presented.
- 2008 — Industry recognitionWang receives the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award.
- 2009 — Accessories growthThe company expands its bag and footwear identity.
- 2012 — Balenciaga appointmentWang becomes creative director of Balenciaga.
- 2015 — Balenciaga tenure endsHe leaves Balenciaga while continuing his own company.