DHAKA: Alexander Wang proved himself one of the biggest innovators in New York fashion Saturday with a fast tempo, uber-cool catwalk show that won personal praise from style icon Rihanna.

Wang’s 2015 spring/summer collection for his eponymous label saw impeccable tailoring brought up to the minute with leather, string meshing and rubber to refine the urban, androgynous look for which he is famous.

There were none of the delicate colors that have characterized lesser catwalks this week. Instead, the 30-year-old whiz kid indulged his love of black, pairing it with white, orange, green, blue, yellow or pink.

Monochrome looks of black and white – tight trousers with sharp creases, tasseled mini skirts and string tops – were enlivened by innovative heeled shoes in blue and pink providing a splash of color, The Straits Times publishes this report on Sunday.

BDST: 1820 HRS, SEP 07, 2014