Photography Andrew TessFashion / LightboxFashion / LightboxSee backstage Polaroids of Alexander Wang’s latest NY showFeaturing Teyana Taylor, 21 Savage, Kaia Gerber, and AdesuwaShareLink copied ✔️December 3, 2018December 3, 2018TextEmma Elizabeth DavidsonPhotographyAndrew TessBackstage at Alexander Wang: Collection 2 Following hot on the heels of the Dior Pre-Fall 19 show – which took place in Tokyo on Friday and featured some v sexy robots FYI – came Alexander Wang’s latest presentation. Staged as ever in New York, the designer further explored his own identity, his heritage, and the US class system, with the resulting collection made up of utilitarian leather minis, cropped mohair sweaters, and a subverted take on the all-American sports jersey. Essentially, it was Wang doing what Wang does best. Meanwhile, as all of that was happening on the runway, we sent photographer Andrew Tess and his trusty Polaroid camera backstage to document the night’s proceedings. With the likes of 21 Savage, Teyana Taylor, Kaia Gerber, Hanne Gaby Odiele, and Dazed 100-er Adesuwa (who signed her photo ‘Beyoncé’ because lol) among those captured, there’s only one figure missing – Sophia the Robot, who sat alternately pouting and smizing on the front row. According to Tess, her security was too tight to get close to her – proving it’s not just the actual IRL humans that have to deal with the perils of fame. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORELoewe AW26 is daring you to come outside and playLVMH Prize 2026Vote to decide which designer makes the final round of the 2026 LVMH PrizeThe rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracksInside ADON, the elusive London brand with Timothée Chalamet on speed dialMugler AW26 takes us on a power trip down memory laneCourrèges AW26 thinks we all have the same 24 hours in a dayDries Van Noten’s stylish school kids flouted the uniform rulesAcne Studios gets the royal treatment for AW26How Team Oakley won gold at Milano Cortina 2026 BurberryKate Moss, Little Simz, and more celebrate 170 years of BurberryIn pictures: David Luraschi captures model of the moment, Serkan Deniz FILAFrom track to concrete: Fila reimagines sportswear in the city for AW26Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy