Jason Wu
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吳季剛 | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Wú Jìgāng |
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Southern Min | |
Hokkien POJ | Gô͘ Kùi-Kong |
Jason Wu (
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
Jason Wu was born in
Career
Wu launched his ready-to-wear line of clothes with earnings from his years of doll designs.[2] His debut fashion collection was launched in 2006. He won the 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] In 2008 he was nominated for the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund award.[2] Bruce Weber shot the designer for W magazine's "Summer Camp" portfolio in July 2008.[7]
Wu's early clients included Ivana Trump, January Jones, and Amber Valletta.[8] He also worked extensively with 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]
In June 2013, Wu was named as the art director of German fashion house Hugo Boss overseeing the entire womenswear range.[11]
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. Michelle Obama wore a Miss Wu green shift in 2012 — before it hit the shelves — while on the campaign trail for reelection. Relaunching the line as Grey in 2016, Wu partnered with Pantone to create a custom grey hue.[12]
In 2020, Jason Wu launched an affordable line of clean makeup and skincare products under the label Jason Wu Beauty.
Designing for Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama is a noted Jason Wu customer.[13] She was introduced to Wu by
Appearing on the cover of
Mrs. Obama again wore a dress that was designed by Wu, a ruby red velvet and chiffon design, at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Balls.[19]
Designing for Gong Jun
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.[20]
Personal life
Wu, who is openly gay, married Gustavo Rangel in April 2016 in Mexico.[21]
See also
- Taiwanese people in New York City
- LGBT culture in New York City
- List of LGBT people from New York City
References
- ^ "School Year Abroad - Jason Wu FR'01". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
- ^ a b c d Melissa Magsaysay (2008-11-19). "Jason Wu wows Hollywood ... and Washington". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
- ^ Eric Wilson (2009-01-23). "Spotlight on Designer of Gown for Ball". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
- W magazine. 2009-01-21. Archived from the originalon 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.
- ISBN 9780742555518. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
- ^ "All About Jason Wu". W. 2009-01-21. Archived from 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.
- ^ 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. 2009-02-11. 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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