Alexander Wang Has Been Named One of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" of 2015

The designer is in good company with Kanye West, Pope Francis, and others on the annual list.

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Each year, Time Magazine publishes its "100 Most Influential People" list, a global roster of greats across five categories: Titans, Pioneers, Artists, Leaders, and Icons. Holding things down for the fashion world on the recently published 2015 list are well-known designers Diane von Furstenberg and Alexander Wang, both of whom will be honored at a gala next week along with Kanye West, Kim KardashianSaturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, Kevin Hart, Pope Francis, and several others.

Model Karlie Kloss wrote a short essay about Wang for the Time feature, calling the designer the "cool kid of fashion." "What I’ve seen him do in the past eight years is nothing short of remarkable," says Kloss. "He is everywhere. His fashion shows are now some of the most hotly anticipated of Fashion Week...The trick to his success isn’t just raw talent and a dedicated work ethic but his unique ability to make high fashion ubiquitous. The core of his empire is built on the fact that he loves his work and relishes his industry."

To see the full list, head over to the feature over at Time.

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