"Drugging and Sexual Harassment"... Designer Alexander Wang Faces MeToo Controversy

Fashion Designer Alexander Wang Accused of Sexual Harassment and Assault

Designer Alexander Wang. Photo by Alexander Wang Instagram capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] A controversy has erupted after a famous fashion designer Alexander Wang (36), active in the United States, was accused of sexual harassment. Wang has not issued a separate statement.

Owen Mooney, who has worked as a model for Wang, recently revealed on the social media platform TikTok that he was sexually harassed by Wang at a club in New York, USA, in 2017.

Mooney said, "A man at the club touched my leg and groin. My body completely froze," and "I saw who touched my body. It was a very famous fashion designer. I couldn't believe it." He added, "At the time, I couldn't say anything. I regret it so much now."

Although Mooney did not disclose the identity of the sexual harassment perpetrator, netizens pointed to Wang. Mooney acknowledged this and claimed, "Alexander Wang is a sex offender and he has committed crimes against many people."

Following Mooney's revelation, additional accusations against Wang have surfaced. On social media accounts reporting Wang's sexual harassment, posts stating "There are many male models who have experienced similar incidents with Wang," and "I also experienced something similar," have been continuously uploaded. In particular, one victim claimed that Wang forcibly gave drugs to a transgender man and attempted sexual harassment.

This is not the first time Wang has been involved in a sexual scandal. Rapper Azealia Banks, who was once his muse, also revealed last year on her Instagram messages she received, stating "Alexander Wang sexually assaulted transgender people."

The messages included content such as "Alexander Wang sexually assaulted transgender people. He should be punished. I know of three cases from 2015 until now. But he is trying to silence those who want to expose him."

Currently, Wang has not made a clear statement, and the comment function on his social media posts is also disabled.

Born in 1984, Wang is a Taiwanese-American fashion designer who launched a fashion brand under his own name in 2007. His clothes, shoes, and perfumes have been loved by many celebrities and have gained worldwide fame.

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