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I never really did sports growing up. Maybe that's why they intrigue me. The technology that goes into that clothing is steps ahead, so it's always been something I look towards.

Alexander Wang

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Alexander Wang
Age: 40
Born: 1983
Born: December 26
Designer
Fashion Designer
San Francisco County
California
Look
Ahead
Looks
Towards
Something
Steps
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Always
Technology
Never
Sports
Intrigue
Growing
Clothings
Maybe
Clothing

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