Jason Wu (As digitally printed by Imunique Magazine)

Jason Wu, a Taiwanese fashion designer, is making history all around the world. The son of entrepreneurs, he has risen to be one of the most famous designers in the industry, known for his sleek, feminine lines and beautiful tailoring. He is most famous for designing Michelle Obama's Inaugural gowns and many other dresses she has worn on several occasions. Soon after that, Wu became the designer that Hollywood would be sought after for its snazzy red carpet attire. Wu learned how to sew by creating custom doll clothing, the need for tiny detailing helping him down the road for creating beautiful craftsmanship.  Through his years of learning and building confidence he was able to launch his ready-to-wear self-titled clothing line. His first full collection debuted in 2006, which won the Fashion Group International's Rising Star award in 2008.  Being an innovative designer, Wu studied Sculpture in Tokyo, and applied it to his designs, which resulted in near perfect fittings that seemed to glide over the human figure.

“I have always found a woman’s body to be especially beautiful ever since taking my first life drawing class as a teenager. I was drawn to fashion design as it is my passion to create garments that enhance and flatter the female form,” explains Jason.

    With an emphasis on quality manufacturing and a desire to be close to the pieces as they develop, 95% of the collection is made in New York City’s garment district.

    Obviously, Wu is no stranger to style or fashion in this world. Jason Wu custom-designed a one-shoulder, floor-length white chiffon gown, at the inaugural ball on the night of President Barack Obama's first term inauguration for first lady, Michelle Obama At the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Ball, Michelle Obama once again whore a stunning piece by Jason Wu, showing her loyalty to the prestigious designer.  This shimmery ruby red velvet and chiffon gown was handcrafted by the artistic hands of Jason Wu himself. The ravishing color was splendid on Michele Obama and the custom fit really showed off her toned physique.

         In January 2013, Wu premiered his Miss Wu collection, which was launched exclusively for Nordstrom’s.  This collection is all about comfortable feminine wear, with a splash of "Old School" 1960s inspiration including groovy hues, and patterns as well as masculine and feminine prints.

        Jason Wu's 2013 collection is broken up into three parts: Spring, Pre-Fall, and Fall/Winter.  His Spring runways showcased an edgier Wu: elements of black, nude, leather and black netting were sprinkled throughout the collection. There was quite a bit of sheer chiffon also, which is contributed to collaboration with La Perla, the lingerie maker.
         His pre-fall runways continued to notch up the glam; there were a lot of different elements: prints, furs, A-line skirts, sturdy jackets and daring silhouettes. Bright yellows, purples mixed with watercolor flower prints that were Wu’s own making.
   

The fall collection, which Wu has described as “extreme femininity”, was fierce and sexy on the runway in New York. The models strutted in black booties, and there was sharp contrast between the pristine white collared shirts, the soft furs, and the hard leathers. The color palette ranged from white to yellow to bright red to patterned grey.

        Wu has made big waves in the world of fashion awards, being a finalist in the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in July 2008. He won the Swarovski Award for Womenswear in June 2010 at the CDFA Fashion Awards and in April 2011 he was nominated for the CFDA/Swarovski Award for Accessory Design.