Fashion career profile

Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang is an American fashion designer who founded his namesake label in New York in 2005. He studied at Parsons School of Design for two years before leaving to build the company; the profile records attendance rather than implying a degree. Wang presented his first runway collection in 2007 and won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2008. His work combines downtown New York references with sportswear, tailoring and high-impact evening pieces. In 2012, Balenciaga appointed him Creative Director for the house’s women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories and overall image. He held that role until 2015, then returned his focus to his own brand, where the company continues to identify him as Creative Director. The current career record separates his founding role from his design leadership at Alexander Wang, while keeping the Balenciaga appointment as a distinct former position. It connects his education, brand development and major house appointment without mistaking a short period of study for a completed fashion qualification.

Role
Founder and Creative Director, Alexander Wang
Nationality
American
Age
42
Career appointments
3
Fashion houses
2
Verified awards
1
Active roles
2