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Viga Wang

Viga is no relation to Vera Wang. And I'm not just talking bloodlines. Whereas Vera's made a career out of putting women into sleek, form-flattering gowns, Taiwanese designer Viga Wang seems more interested in letting her imagination run wild. That means clothing that is sculptural (it sometimes bulges out in unexpected places), and that mixes a variety of textures and patterns that can, at first startle. Bottom line: if you're the type of tall, slender beauty who can pull off haute couture, you'll love this Wang's unusual and artisitc designs. If you're looking for something to wear to your son's high school graduation, you may want to shop elsewhere.