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When I decided to launch my first knitwear line, it was because I saw a void in the basics category. The editors were always looking for cool, fashion-forward tees and sweaters. So that's where I started.

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Alexander Wang
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: December 26
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San Francisco County
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