On September 26, 2023, designer Alexander Wang’s first fashion retrospective exhibition – “edge: exploring the world of alexanderwang” grandly opened at Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Beijing. Designer Alexander Wang made a special appearance at the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. The versatile singer-songwriter Vinida and the powerful creative-rapper Vava made a stunning appearance wearing the new products of alexanderwang’s 2023 autumn series.
Designer and Creative Director Alexander Wang
Designer and creative director Alexander Wang organizes the details of the exhibits. Designer and creative director Alexander Wang uses his mobile phone to take photos of the exhibit details.
Almighty singer-songwriter Vinida Wan Nida
Powerful creative rapper Vava
This “edge” design retrospective is specially created for Beijing’s Sanlitun and aims to create a unique and immersive experience. The exhibits displayed in this exhibition cover the classic masterpieces and new masterpieces of designer Alexander Wang. Each work is hand-selected by the designer himself. It tells the story of the continuous evolution and changes of the brand alexanderwang – its outstanding subversive elements, uninhibited ironic soul, and the innovative use of diverse integration throughout the brand design concept.
“SanliTuntaikoo Li is not only a famous fashion landmark, but also the location of our brand flagship store…… Open the exhibition here andIt feels so relevant to showcase pieces that reflect my personal style, both in terms of artistry, craftsmanship, and the ideas they convey.“。
Alexander Wangdesigner and creative director
Alexander Wang
This retrospective exhibition is divided into three chapters, which respectively symbolize the three core themes of the brand alexanderwang: own edge, vitality and boldness, and rebellious publicity. Whether it is an unexpected blend of different fabrics or a design tone that has gradually matured over time, each chapter represents the brand’s proud achievements in craftsmanship and innovation.
This exhibition is set up in Taikoo Li Sanlitun, a famous fashion landmark in Beijing. It is a simple yet imposing independent exhibition space open to the public. As the audience enters the exhibition hall, the avant-garde and futuristic interior design makes the audience feel as if they are in an illusory universe.
“I am honored to see in this exhibitionAlexA review of works of all time. He is a man with unique insights and creativity, and his energy infects those around him all the time.I am very happy to see his exhibition in Sanlitun, and I am also looking forward to seeing his representative classic works again in this exhibition. These works have given me a lot of personal inspiration.“。
VinidaWan Nida, all-around singer-songwriter
The difference between this “edge” retrospective exhibition and other conventional fashion exhibitions is that each carefully selected exhibit is not presented in the chronological order of the design, but is arranged in a special order to create a unique viewing perspective. , allowing the audience to truly step into and appreciate the world of alexanderwang – from low-key to publicity, from daily life to luxury, the audience seems to be in a dialogue with the brand’s past and present. By exploring the world of alexanderwang, “edge” not only pays tribute to the designer’s career, but also presents the cultural fusion and heritage of an international Asian-American brand.
