What Alexander Wang's Return Reveals About Fashion Industry Hypocrisy

[@BODEGAtrashofficial]

Glad someone said something on this. Although he does have talent, no talent justifies the type of harm he caused to his victims.

[@liamcox9043]

Completely agree with the take as it applies to Wang. No amount of talent justifies meaningfully harming another person.

[@realtommystark]

Reggie, your always a gentleman and a scholar! Your industry knowledge is unmatched, and your perspectives are always spot on.

[@THECASUALco]

Hey Tommy! Thanks a million

[@lutha32]

He said he would do better, if he does it again that will be the problem. I don’t think his apology was pathetic because he did apologize. His creativity is supposed to be the focus. I would have like to hear what Reggie thinks he should have done to move on better that you would have appreciated more.

[@meluvcats]

I read somewhere that the fashion industry's moral compass resets with every new season. Just look at the dudes from D&G with their spotted history ...

[@TheHAMM14]

Glad to see stuff like this go up. I pop in to the channel every now and again but im glad you are using this platform to make a statement. A very worth while one at that. Society around the world is at a huge turning point and its up to all of us to shape our world into something better. No matter what corner you may exist in, work hard and encourage change. Keep fighting the good fight Reggie, and stay strong out there internet people.

[@charlesuniverse]

This was an informative video, wasn't aware of this situation at all

[@tekufu]

You was spitting this entire video! I was upset when I saw so many people at the show disregarding all the allegations. (P.s.) that NBC joke was killer

[@7of9123]

Thank you for this video!! Ps.: the only sustainable fashion brand is the one that says STOP DON'T BUY right away! Think over whether you need this item!! The only one. I swear.

[@commedicgarcon]

crazy how all his wrong doings just got swept under the rug, like nothing ever happened 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@HighLordOfHouseIX]

Thank you for this reggie, much love

[@leebishop7591]

I live in good ol' LA and lemme tell ya. The casting couch is real (for both genders) and unseen/unheard talented is real. 80% of famous ppl u see now is based more on luck rather than skill level...🤷🏾‍♂️

[@THECASUALco]

Those of us from Los Angeles know all too well that there is a price for fame.

[@taiosmalls]

I support your view's and for you to post this is honorable. I appreciate your opinions.

[@ratboy4169]

I just gained a whole new level of respect for Reggie Casual. You keep things very chill & easy going. I often think about things that would get you outside of your normal behavior & speak out/stand up for something you feel is wrong. You just did the exact thing & you nailed it. 👍 Anyone talking trash on you being in Japan for fashion are just plain stupid, there’s more to learn about American vintage in Japan then the USA. All the best pieces from the US are in Japan.

[@ilovedipela]

Mr Casual spitting facts on facts with this one, job well done 👏

[@mistahmoogle]

K-Pop fan here, and while it was great seeing 2NE1 perform at Coachella, it was very disappointing to see CL work with Alexander Wang on their Coachella outfits, as well as show up to his runway show.

[@ytuseracct]

Same sentiments. I love CL though. I understand they've been friends for so long. But still it's disappointing.

[@seeyoucu]

Thank you for this video.

[@BlackIkea]

this video is Exceptionally good because I had to look up several back stories to better understand. Well done

[@darksl1de]

Put em' on blast Reggie! 💥

[@Bobbytheman98]

If rape is the norm than getting stomped out for putting your hands on someone should be an everyday walk in the park. Like we need encourage ppl throwing hands sometimes and reporting as well. Not condoning violence cuz guess what? That’s self defense

[@comicog3]

Did NOT expect Reggie to have a take on this I'd agree with. But I agree so much, I think you could easily apply the same argument to American politics, in addition to the fashion and entertainment industries.

[@ric1666]

harvey weinstein was talented too, he was behind a lot of big movies, all the celebs and influencers who support people like these should also be called out for it. people who have suffered should try to take him to court.

[@Pr0d3gi]

Weinstein wasn't talented just rich

[@k1k0000]

i confess, i own a few alexander wang pieces that i got pre-cancellation that i still wear them to this day because they're so well-made.

[@THECASUALco]

That’s your choice bro. This is just my viewpoint on the man but more the industry itself

[@rosez6737]

Nothing wrong with that, same as having paid to watch Harvey weinstein movies before the allegations came out, aslong as you don't keep supporting them then there isn't anything morally wrong with it imo

[@EVOL-Hobby]

Go sell it and buy something better

[@verbage432]

Wow what a great and well worded video

[@sbJay]

I missed your videos man.

[@moyomiranda852]

I need that undercover tee

[@darkgentlemanpodcast]

I agree. Love videos like these ones too

[@czxr_8]

Reggie came with the heat this episode. Do wish stuff like this would just automatically play whenever people complain about cancel culture. It doesn't exist, give it some time and a lot of people would rather lack morals than be inconvenienced. Especially if it intersects with their participation in capitalism. Anyway, thank you for using your voice to keep up the good fight

[@THECASUALco]

Dude. This right here. Bravo.

[@genesis2187]

10000000000 your best video to date !

[@sweeyeo9330]

Hoho.! "Designer's crimes, passions and desires!😂

[@caioviniciusmozatcho]

Great video as aways

[@nickolparedes2255]

¿Por que no hay más gente hablando esto?

[@FragrantVenerations]

100% agree with you on this one Reggie. I am also a part of the LGBTQ team but that makes zero sence or difference in this case. You can have a position of power nevertheless, and he has obviously misused his. So why give it to him again? We just never learn do we..

[@Bobbytheman98]

It’s because he’s a big name and the ppl he might have assaulted are all men and gay.

[@THECASUALco]

This

[@Official_MikeyT]

Can we get a video about Bunka, filmed at Bunka?

[@THECASUALco]

Absolutely.

[@guytiips3906]

Still stand for his fan.

[@Happytrol]

When I heard he was back, I was clearly shock, I thought too he was dead in the industry but not… even if I liked his creation but he goes too far

[@ludakkris]

Is it just me or is the fashion industry hella basic and ridiculous at times. Personally I just think people hype the fashion world up because no one will say the truth. To them its better to fit in I guess

[@ferminrojas2001]

you are relying on the universal true that: there are other people with talent outer. The fact is, there has and will always be someone with more talent than anyone. Regardless of Wang's personal issues. thanks to his comeback the public will (still) consume his work and not the "student's at a fashion school". thanks for addressing the fact of his bad behaviour but again that does not change anything (e.i., his talent)

[@marsiarochelin]

Rihanna wore his clothes after hearing what he did how disappointing

[@tulipsalinger1410]

I"m with you, fuck that shit! fuck all that shit! Also, I care not about his talent, lets give someone else a turn!

[@The_Plane_District]

Imma keep doing what i did before: Keep it moving, and don't give any energy to it. I'm an not saying that it's not a problem, but i am saying that if you don't support him, what he is, etc, then just starve him of your cash, time, closet space, and energy. more people will do so and his well and wealth will run dry.

[@samuel-jourdain]

What is ‘’leave someone in the void’’ supposed to mean ?

[@THECASUALco]

It means that we shouldn’t even pay attention to them even after a self imposed hiatus.

[@takenby_cj]

lots of asian american designer. peter do is one of them and alexander wang is mid so i don't understand why ppl said he has talent and need to be defended.

[@TTEREVE]

its like another black face gucci thing... look how many people go back still

[@astraydhurion7697]

You said it was predictable in the fashion industry. But it's an American thing. It's a local issue. Alexander Wang isn't a big thing here in Europe. Moreover we faced a few decades ago a antisemitic problem at Dior with John Galliano. He was at the historical peak of his career by literally turning Dior into a multibillions cash machine and was caught on tape saying disgusting things about Jewish people. He was immediately terminated and his career in the industry over.

[@nonenone5413]

How is Alexander wang even relevant anymore? I've heard of Vera wang, she is quite popular! There is also Alexander McQueen... but Alex wang? He is a has been that i barely recall... did he ever even exist? Vera is very cool though.

[@ytyoungrichnhigh]

Now I don't want this to interfere with the love I have for Alexander Wang's work. Separate the art from the artist. Now but if he really is guilty for everything he's said to be done; I hope he does and should really feel the consequences. But what BLOWS ME is the clear hypocrisy in the fashion industry. All these people (mostly women) coming to tear Wang down, meanwhiles they don't at all keep the same energy with these other designers and celebrities. Many different female celebrities have been slammed with allegations and past issues and they've been brushed off/ignored so quickly. But yet a male fashion designer goes through the same and the majority aren't keeping the same mindset. dietprada picks and chooses.

[@THECASUALco]

Can you really separate the art from the artist in this age when artist themselves are putting their lives in full display of public view? That may have been an excuse years ago when designers weren’t such public figures but now? I’m not so sure. We make our choices on who to follow and the reasons why we follow. A universal “this is how it should be viewed” sets us back further and lessens the burden for individuals to explain why they still support individuals that have checkered past issues. For example if you had heard Alexander Wang did something egregiously racist would you still follow his work and support him? Hypothetical of course but the point is we all have our pressure points.

[@ytyoungrichnhigh]

@@THECASUALco mhm.. true. Can never look at XXXTENTACION the same after everything that came out about him. 💯

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Basically what He did was buying his freedom from his responsibility

[@lichilow5194]

it's the same situation with John Galliano. Somehow everybody forgot his antisemitic naturel 🤢

[@rro-n9h]

im tired of ppl ignoring artist's wrongdoings bruh

[@D3athW1ng]

Lol this video was lit

[@charlesuniverse]

🖖🖖

[@YarbroughCreates]

I didn’t even know what he was accused of

[@antwanefort]

F Alexander Wang

[@wheresmyrooptoff4056]

glad he's back to designing but i wonder how much he actually improved himself since his last statement... if he actually shows it then great. everyone is forgetting what "allegation" actually means which is pretty sad. when this shit gets blown up it just turns negative. not necessarily like people should forget about this at all, and it's unlikely they ever will lol i just hope it's not the same situation like with gosha where it was just false

[@THECASUALco]

An allegation that he low-key admitted to. Since when has allegation meant anything to famous/powerful people? Allegations happen all the time the difference is they have the money to shut down “allegations”. Nobody forgot the meaning imo, they just recognize the reality that it doesn’t mean a damn thing if you have the ends to quiet the situation.

[@Vulioll]

Incredible moment he asks for empathy but makes jokes of the lgbtq+ community. Nice opinion piece, thanks God I didn't subscribe.

[@THECASUALco]

Oh NO! You're ONE subscribe!😂

[@Vulioll]

@@THECASUALco Yeah :( Please try to show more respect people, specially when you're asking for empathy. Good luck, be better!

[@paitowin830]

First

[@gasparm.2711]

Loved that you almost didn't show the collection. That's the way to go. Not interested. Fuck that.