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Canadian artist and fashion designer (born 1982)
Jason Wu (Chinese : 吳季剛 ; pinyin : Wú Jìgāng fashion designer based in New York City . Born in Taiwan and raised in Vancouver , he studied fashion design at Parsons School of Design , and trained under Narciso Rodriguez before launching his own line.
He is best known for designing the dresses of Michelle Obama on several occasions, including those worn during the first and second inauguration of American President Barack Obama .
Early life [ edit ]
Jason Wu was born in Yunlin , Taiwan and emigrated to Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada at age nine. He attended Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Massachusetts and Loomis Chaffee in Windsor, Connecticut and studied abroad with SYA France of School Year Abroad for his senior year of high school.[1] [2] [3] sculpture in Tokyo . At age sixteen Wu continued this career path by learning to create freelance doll clothing designs for toy company Integrity Toys under the lines "Jason Wu dolls" and later "Fashion Royalty".[2] creative director of Integrity Toys.[4] Rennes , France[5] Loomis Chaffee School in 2001, he decided to become a fashion designer. He then studied at the Parsons The New School for Design , a division of The New School in New York City, but did not graduate.
Wu launched his ready-to-wear line of clothes with earnings from his years of doll designs.[2] Fashion Group International 's Rising Star award in 2008. Jason Wu's dresses were photographed underwater by Howard Schatz for Delta Faucet Company 's Brizo branded faucet campaign in 2006.[6] CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund award.[2] Bruce Weber shot the designer for W [7]
Wu's early clients included Ivana Trump , January Jones , and Amber Valletta .[8] drag queen RuPaul , ultimately designing six RuPaul dolls.[9]
Wu collaborated with Creative Nail Design for his Spring 2011 collection to create a set of four nail polish colours that was to be retailed from May 2011.[10]
From 2013 to 2018, Wu served as the art director of German fashion house Hugo Boss overseeing the entire womenswear range.[11] [12]
In 2013, Wu launched his debut diffusion line (a collection designed with a younger target in mind and retailed at a lower price point), Miss Wu, in tandem with luxury retailer Nordstrom .[13] [14]
In 2020, Jason Wu launched an affordable line of clean makeup and skincare products under the label Jason Wu Beauty.
Designing for Michelle Obama [ edit ]
Michelle Obama is a noted Jason Wu customer.[15] André Leon Talley , Vogue Magazine 's editor-at-large , who had been advising the then First Family on their appearance. Obama bought four dresses from Wu early in the year, wearing one of them for a segment on Barbara Walters Special [16] President Barack Obama 's first term inauguration .[17]
Appearing on the cover of Vogue [18] London in April 2009 during the First Lady and President Barack Obama's first official European trip, Obama wore a chartreuse silk sheath dress that was designed by Wu; the next day she wore a Wu coat during her visit with the Queen Elizabeth II .[19] Junya Watanabe on her visit to the Royal Opera House .[20]
Obama again wore a dress that was designed by Wu, a ruby red velvet and chiffon design, at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Balls .[21]
Designing for Gong Jun [ edit ]
Wu designed his first menswear for the Chinese actor Gong Jun to attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2023. Gong wore a white suit with sophisticated embroideries and a frog (fastening) designed by Wu.[22]
Personal life [ edit ]
Wu, who is openly gay, married Gustavo Rangel in April 2016 in Mexico.[23]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ Eric Wilson (2009-01-23). "Spotlight on Designer of Gown for Ball" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2009-01-24 .
^ "All About Jason Wu: School Year Abroad" . W magazine . 2009-01-21. Archived from the original on 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2009-01-21 .
^ "From Rennes to the Runway" . School Year Abroad. Archived from the original on 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2010-01-23 .
^ Margo Berman, Robyn Blakeman (2009). The Brains Behind Great Ad Campaigns ISBN 9780742555518 . Retrieved 2011-07-11 .
^ "All About Jason Wu" . W the original on 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2009-01-21 .
^ Melissa Segrest (2009-01-20). "Michelle Obama dazzles in Jason Wu-designed ball gown" . WFAA television. Archived from the original on 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2009-01-21 .
^ Rupaul.com Archived 2009-03-13 at the Wayback Machine
^ "Jason Wu creates a limited edition nail polish collection with CND" . 19 September 2010.
^ Jones, Dolly. "Jason Wu For Hugo Boss" . Article . Vogue.
^ Rosemary Feitelberg (13 February 2018), Jason Wu and Hugo Boss End Alliance After Five-Year Run Women's Wear Daily
^ Marc Karimzadeh (18 July 2012), Jason Wu Courts a Younger Audience With Miss Wu Women's Wear Daily
^ Yarhi, Stefania. "Jason Wu" . Article . thecanadianencyclopedia.
^ "Home - MRS.O - Follow the Fashion and Style of First Lady Michelle Obama" .
^ Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan (2008-12-01). "The Michelle Obama "Career-Launcher" for Emerging Designer Jason Wu" . The Wall Street Journal . Retrieved 2009-01-21 .
^ Lisa Respers France and Mallory Simon (2009-01-20). "Obamas dance, celebrate at inaugural balls" . CNN . Retrieved 2009-01-21 .
^ "Michelle Obama makes Vogue cover" . BBC News . Retrieved 2009-02-12 .
^ "What A Difference A Day Makes: An Interview With The Suddenly Superfamous Designer Jason Wu" . The Huffington Post . April 1, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-03 .
^ "Michelle Obama's edgiest fashion statement yet" . The Los Angeles Times . April 2, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-02 .
^ Laura T. Coffey and Meena Hart Duerson. "Once again, Michelle Obama dazzles in inaugural gown by Jason Wu" . © 2013 NBCNews.com. All rights reserved. Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2013-01-21 .
^ "Gong Jun Wore Jason Wu Collection To The 'Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny' Cannes Film Festival Premiere" . 2023-05-20. Archived from the original on 2023-05-20.
^ Chang, Eddy (24 April 2016). "Taipei Watcher: 'Taiwan's glory' marries same-sex partner" . Taipei Times . Retrieved 24 April 2016 .
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