The critics have weighed in on the latest batch of spring shows. They adored Alexander Wang’s athletic-inspired looks and Altuzarra’s about-face from fall to spring. Monique Lhuillier and Lacoste both harnessed some serious sex appeal. Meanwhile, Prabal Gurung’s flashy collection left more than one reviewer yearning for simplicity. Click ahead for more.
THE HITS:
Alexander Wang
• “Wang’s ideas yielded a whole lot of great merch
[He has a] distinct designer finesse
There was little you couldn’t see hanging on a rack, walking down the street. And that’s a good thing.” [Style.com]
• “He really didn’t mess around this season In my view, the best thing he did were loose, semi-transparent mini dresses that seemed based on athletic jerseys.” [NYT/On the Runway]
• “This was cool warrior gal chic at its best [infused] with a courtly sensibility militant yet feminine at the same time.” [Fashion Wire Daily]
