Jason Wu

Published: Feb. 9, 2021, 7 a.m.

Jason Wu is a Taiwan-born, New York-based designer who has become a staple of American fashion. 

In 2001 Wu attended the prestigious Parson's School of Design, before leaving in 2004 to intern with Narciso Rodriguez . In 2006, Jason founded his name sake Label.

In 2008, Jason Wu was selected as the recipient of the "Rising Star Award" for women’s ready-to-wear at the annual Fashion Group International awards, and was selected as CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist. 

 Wu’s career trajectory soared in early 2009 when Michelle Obama championed the designer at her first – and subsequently second Inaugural Ball, earning Wu unparalleled exposure.

Wu has since become one of the most coveted American designer’s within the industry, boasting collaborations with the likes of Bergdorf Goodman’s, Shiseido, Moda Eyewear, Target, and Jason Wu for Brizo. From 2013 to 2018 he was creative director at Hugo Boss. 

He recently launched a cosmetic line Jason Wu Beauty and a collection of  furniture with Interior Define.  


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