Alexander Wang’s swan song hit the runway in Paris tonight—and what a song it was. From the all-white outfits to the famous cast of catwalkers, find everything you need to know about Wang’s final Balenciaga collection here.
1. Before the show even began, Wang took over Balenciaga’s Instagram account, sharing everything from bouquets from Karl Lagerfeld and Riccardo Tisci to a selfie with the Balenciaga team.
2. The show was staged in a church with reflecting pools erected in the center of the runway.
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3. The show might have opened with Antony and the Johnsons’s romantic “Mysteries of Love,” but that only lasted a few seconds before Biggie**, Dr. Dre**, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac took over the soundtrack. East and West Coast rap, finally united in harmony at Paris Fashion Week.
4. Salma Hayek was seated front row.
5. Perennial Alexander Wang favorite Anna Ewers opened the show in a white, lace-trim romper with an oversize yoke.
6. But Ewers wasn’t the only Wang muse to take to the runway. Actresses Zoë Kravitz, Bella Heathcote, Nicola Peltz, Riley Keough, Suki Waterhouse, Sophie Kennedy Clark, and Julia Garner all made their way down the catwalk.
7. Every look was a dreamy shade of white, from the ruffled slip dresses to the low-slung trouser and crop top pairings.
8. The looks also came complete with white lace slippers with floral embellishments.
9. Would you rather carry a gold mesh chatelaine or an oversize lace shopper? Thanks to Alexander Wang, you can now have both—and a satin fanny pack to boot!
10. Alexander Wang’s bow at Balenciaga might be his best ever. Not only did he sprint down the runway and break into dance, he also managed to snap a couple selfies along the way. A fitting adieu for one of fashion’s most joyful designers.