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Alexander Wang Says He's 'Learned' After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Alexander Wang on a red carpet.

A lawyer for the accusers said "we are moving forward."

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New York-based fashion designer Alexander Wang has responded, again, to a growing number of sexual assault and harassment allegations. Alleged victims have reported everything from Wang, who was a New York nightlife staple, being overly aggressive to groping their genitals without consent, and having sex with them when they were too intoxicated to consent. Wang had previously called the initial allegations "baseless," and said they were "fabricated." Now, as more has come out, his tenor has changed starkly.

"A number of individuals have come forward recently to raise claims against me regarding my past personal behavior," he wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. "I support their right to come forward, and I've listened carefully to what they had to say. It was not easy for them to share their stories, and I regret acting in a way that caused them pain. While we disagree with some of the details of these personal interactions, I will set a better example and use my visibility and influence to encourage others to recognize harmful behaviors. Life is about learning and growth, and now that I know better, I will do better."

Wang turned off his Instagram comments for the post. Outlets like New York Times and The Cut have reported in-depth about the allegations after they gained traction online, notably through social media watchdog accounts like ShitModelManagement.

Lisa Bloom, who reportedly is representing 11 of those who have allegations against Wang, also released a statement on social media.

"We have met with Alexander Wang and his team," she wrote. "My clients had the opportunity to speak their truth to him and expressed their pain and hurt." In her career, Bloom has advised Harvey Weinstein amid sexual abuse allegations and represented women making allegations against Fox News' Bill O'Reilly.

"We acknowledge Mr. Wang's apology and we are moving forward," she continued. "We have no further comment on this matter."

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Mikelle Street

Mikelle is the former editorial director of digital for PrideMedia, guiding digital editorial and social across Out, The Advocate, Pride.com, Out Traveler, and Plus. After starting as a freelancer for Out in 2013, he joined the staff as Senior Editor working across print and digital in 2018. In early 2021 he became Out's digital director, marking a pivot to content that centered queer and trans stories and figures, exclusively. In September 2021, he was promoted to editorial director of PrideMedia. He has written cover stories on Ricky Martin, Miss Fame, Nyle DiMarco, Jeremy O. Harris, Law Roach, and Symone.

Mikelle is the former editorial director of digital for PrideMedia, guiding digital editorial and social across Out, The Advocate, Pride.com, Out Traveler, and Plus. After starting as a freelancer for Out in 2013, he joined the staff as Senior Editor working across print and digital in 2018. In early 2021 he became Out's digital director, marking a pivot to content that centered queer and trans stories and figures, exclusively. In September 2021, he was promoted to editorial director of PrideMedia. He has written cover stories on Ricky Martin, Miss Fame, Nyle DiMarco, Jeremy O. Harris, Law Roach, and Symone.