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Alexander Wang’s Bid for a Do-Over

In his first major interview since his very public scandal, Wang offers a candid history of his career, what went wrong, his view of the business, his Ye ties, and his unspoken yearning to become relevant once again.

Alexander Wang, the former fashion wunderkind, has spent the last two-and-a-half years rebuilding his life.
Alexander Wang, the former fashion wunderkind, has spent the last two-and-a-half years rebuilding his life. Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Images
Lauren Sherman
July 17, 2023

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To industry insiders, Alexander Wang’s story is a familiar one: A former Teen Vogue and Marc Jacobs intern who launched a high-low cashmere line—a glossier version of indie sleeze—at the age of 21, Wang was one of the biggest stars among a set of young American designers poised for global dominance. Other brands coming up at this time included Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, Thakoon, Band of Outsiders, but there were so many more. Most no longer exist.