Alexander Wang
King of cool and master of the t-shirt, Alexander Wang launched his namesake collection in 2007. The definition of downtown laidback-luxe; the brand is famous for its slouchy separates, T-shirt dresses, lofty platforms and must-buy handbags. Inspired by Parisian styles and eighties fashion, the Manhattan-based designer uses a minimal colour scheme that focuses on contrasting fabric combinations. In 2012, the young visionary was appointed creative director of Balenciaga. Heavy hitting pieces include T by Alexander Wang, Rocco bag, and leather rucksacks. Grunge meets pretty,the labels sleek tailoring and sporty separates are the archetype for NYC chic.