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Rate InStyle.com:New Moon Fever in Madrid and Daily Hot Shots;ImanVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Off the Rack - StyleWatch - People.com external link    Mon, Nov 9

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Mrs. David Bowie got flirty in a feathered mini-dress by Jason Wu, RiRi—who was among this year's honorees—piled on the pleating in a gown ... instyle.com

Rate SWAROVSKI.TV - Interviews at catwalk show SS10Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at swarovski.tv external link    Sun, Nov 1

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SWAROVSKI.TV Jason Wu catwalk show at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010: Interviews with Kerry Washington, Amanda Peet and Jason Wu ... swarovski.tv

Rate Watch Anatomy of a Closet, Featuring Larry Mullen Jr., the Drummer for

Original at community.ovationtv.com external link    Wed, Oct 28

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Stiletto Heels; Trenchcoat; The Bra; Fedora; Miniskirt. The Experts: Jason Wu. Designer and favorite of Michelle Obama. Mena Suvari. Actress ... community.ovationtv.com

June of 2009

 

Rate Jason Wu makes Diane Kruger his muse

Original at Osoblog external link    Tue, Jun 16

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LOOK.co.uk  UK Well, you could say that this is a slight step down in muse for Michelle Obama designer Jason Wu, but Diane Kruger is still one of fashion's (and Joshua Jackson's) first ladies, so I can't think of anyone else better to have escorted him down the red ...

Rate Jason Wu: 2009 Swarovski Womenswear Nominee

Original at Women's Wear Daily external link    Tue, Jun 9

by Venessa Lau Ever since Michelle Obama wore his one-shoulder gown to the Inaugural Ball, Jason Wu's profile has skyrocketed. “[It's]... Subscribe now to WWD.COM, for complete access to breaking news and events that shape the worldwide Fashion ...

Rate Jason Wu Resort 2010: Convertible Chic - Fashion Wire Daily

Original at Fashion Wire Daily external link    Thu, Jun 4

Wu drew inspirations for the season from Iris Apfel, an eccentrically fashionable textile expert renowned for mixing colors and prints, as well as high and low fashion. Her exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2006 resonated with Wu ...

May of 2009

 

Rate The First Lady Effect: How Much Has Michelle Helped Designers?

Original at Huffington Post external link    Sun, May 17

Both a little and a lot, it turns out. In terms of name recognition, the effect for some of the smaller types Obama has championed, such as Jason Wu and Thakoon, has been immeasurable.

Rate Like herding copycats

Original at Toronto Star external link    Fri, May 15

  Canada Jason Wu, the 26-year-old designer who created the one-shoulder gown that Obama wore to the Inauguration Ball, vented his exasperation – noting that the dress he donated to the Smithsonian has been knocked off relentlessly. ...

Rate First Lady Fringe

Original at Vogue.com external link    Thu, May 14

AS Jason Wu will testify, there is no seal of approval like an Michelle Obama seal of approval when it comes to fashion - and London-based designers Basso & Brooke are about to find out how it feels.

Rate CLASSY FIRST LADY

Original at Javno.hr external link    Mon, May 11

 Croatia Jason Wu is a 26-year-old designer from Taipei who dressed Michelle in an ivory chiffon dress with one shoulder on which Swarovski crystals were sawn. Jason Wu has already been dubbed the young Oscar de la Renta, fashion.about.com reported. ...

Rate Hail to the Chic | Isabel Toledo at FIT

Original at New York Times external link    Fri, May 8

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 United States that Michelle Obama wore to the presidential inauguration. Certainly the inclusion of this now famous dress and matching coat will help drive foot traffic to the show (even if M'Obama's choice of American labels from J.Crew to Jason Wu has done ...

Rate Jessica Alba - MET Costume Institute Gala 2009

Original at Just Jared external link    Mon, May 4

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 NY Jessica Alba hits the “Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday (May 4). The 28-year-old Fantastic actress paired her Jason Wu dress with custom-made Bruno Frisoni for Jason ...

April of 2009

 

Rate Jason Wu on His Newfound Fame Designing for Michelle Obama

Original at Off the Rack - StyleWatch - People.com external link    Fri, Apr 17

Jason Reed/Reuters/Landov, inset: Eric Thayer/Reut Ever since Michelle Obama chose his elegant cream gown for her inaugural appearance months ago, Jason Wu’s name has kept the fashion world buzzing. At the Grey Gardens premiere event in N.Y.C. earlier this week, the tastemaker took a mom...

Rate First family's Easter attire to receive added attention

Original at Deseret News external link    Sat, Apr 11

Michelle Obama got rave reviews this month for the stylish choices she made overseas. With every new day, we saw her wearing another hip designer, like Isabel Toledo, Michael Kors, and Jason Wu.

Rate Dressing Michelle: Major Designers Wait for First Lady's Call

Original at Women's Wear Daily external link    Thu, Apr 2

Obama’s early appearances in the likes of Jason Wu, Thakoon and Isabel Toledo, (with the punch of Narciso Rodriguez worked in for good measure), both captivated and charmed much of the country while exciting an industry that understands the myriad ...

Rate Here & Now - Las Vegas Review

Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal external link    Thu, Apr 2

Here & Now Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV Kiehl's Marvelous Mineral Mascara, $16.50, Kiehl's at the Forum Shops at Caesars Jason Wu became a household name when the mom-in-chief, AKA Michelle Obama, picked his dress out of a sea of other prospects to don during the inauguration balls. ...

Rate First lady takes her signature style abroad

Original at MSNBC external link    Wed, Apr 1

Michelle Obama packed a suitcase of her favorite designers for her first overseas trip as first lady, wearing many of the same labels she has put on the fashion map — including retailer J. Crew and designers Thakoon, Jason Wu and Isabel Toledo.

March of 2009

 

Rate Michelle Obama’s bold wardrobe

Original at Richmond Times Dispatch external link    Sat, Mar 28

 VA Goldman had suggested to designer Jason Wu back in November that he sketch and produce a gown for Obama. He had to keep it a secret -- even from most of his staff -- but Goldman and Obama kept the bigger secret: The one-shoulder white dress was to ...

Rate Here's Looking At Wu

Original at Vogue.com external link    Wed, Mar 25

HAVING designed one of the most talked about dresses in, well, fashion history - the white, one-shouldered, full-length flowered creation that Michelle Obama wore to the her husband's inauguration ball - you'd think Jason Wu would know the First Lady pretty well by now.

Rate Obamas dazzle at inaugural ball

Original at Sydney Morning Herald external link    Tue, Mar 24

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 Australia Obama, who was in white tie, asked the crowd, "First of all, how good-looking is my wife?" Michelle Obama chose a white chiffon one-shoulder gown designed by Jason Wu for the evening. Her full-skirted dress had a strap across her right shoulder, ...

Rate Summer essentials for women

Original at Manila Standard Today external link    Sun, Mar 22

 Philippines Draped gowns work best. One-shoulder dresses are great, too. Remember that white crystal-embellished Jason Wu creation that Michelle Obama wore at the historic inauguration? Learn it! 5. Clubwear—White is the club’s “it” color right now. ...

Rate Michelle, their belle

Original at Times Online external link    Sat, Mar 14

 UK When Michelle Obama appeared on the cover of the March issue of American Vogue, sleek as oiled mink in her magenta Jason Wu dress, the first lady was defying one of fashion’s most stubborn stereotypes. The publishing industry’s unofficial position when ...

Rate Designer says doll play inspired Obama gown

Original at International Herald Tribune external link    Sat, Mar 7

 France AP HONG KONG: Fashion designer Jason Wu says his inspiration for the inauguration ball gown he designed for Michelle Obama grew out of his lifelong fascination with dolls. In an interview with the South China Morning Post's Sunday magazine, ...

Rate Claudia Cividino: How Jason Wu Succeeds Without Selling Out

Original at Huffington Post external link    Thu, Mar 5

Do we need beauty now more than ever? One of the reasons I felt so passionately about the work I saw pass down Jason Wu's runway was that I sensed it did not dance with the subject of commercialism.

February of 2009

 

Rate Fashion moves forward, even through recession

Original at University at Buffalo The Spectrum external link    Thu, Feb 26

 NY Jason Wu, a 26-year-old Taiwanese, Manhattan-based designer gained his recognition by creating Michelle Obama's now infamous one-of-a-kind white chiffon gown worn during the youth Inaugural ball earlier this year, as well as his striking purple ...

Rate Off-the-shoulder dress soar in popularity

Original at San Jose Mercury News external link    Fri, Feb 20

The one-shoulder look has gone from toga to trend in mere months. Asymmetrical styles were all over the runways during the spring previews, and then Michelle Obama wore a one-shoulder gown by Jason Wu to the inaugural balls. Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bullock were among those wearing the same...

Rate Connections are key for new designers

Original at Stuff.co.nz external link    Fri, Feb 20

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 New Zealand Jason Wu, a 26-year-old designer, became practically a household name last month after first lady Michelle Obama wore his dress at the inaugural balls. Versatility also has become key. "People will pay for a good piece, as long as they can wear it for ...

January of 2009

 

Rate How To Make Michelle Obama's Inaugural Gown For Under $10Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Jan 26

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By rss@youtube.com (DiscountTrendsetter) SUBSCRIBE to The Discount Trendsetter Show. Everyone is talking about the gown Michelle Obama wore to the 2009 Inaugural Balls by designer Jason Wu. This week on The Discount Trendsetter Show, I show you how to make a simple of the dress for under $10.

Rate First lady's outfits get mixed reviews

Original at Toledo Blade external link    Fri, Jan 23

Still, the fashion critics were anything but unanimous in their approval of Mrs. Obama's inaugural ball gown, by the very young, oh-so-hot designer Jason Wu, first unveiled to the nation at around 8:30 p.m., when the first lady and her husband, President Barack Obama, took a spin around the...

Rate Style Watch: First lady takes fashion reins in D.C.

Original at Sacramento Bee external link    Fri, Jan 23

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Obama opted to wear up-and-coming designer Jason Wu's one-shoulder gown to the 10 inaugural balls she attended with her husband. Obama's daytime sheath dress and matching coat by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo is now officially labeled "lemon grass" – in terms of color.

Rate FASHION RULES EXCLUSIVE! AN INTERVIEW WITH JASON WU, DESIGNER OF MICHELLE OBAMA’S INAUGURAL WHITE GOWN

Original at Fashion Rules! external link    Thu, Jan 22

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By admin2 FASHION RULES: Did Ikram tell you this gown of yours would be Michelle’s Inauguration choice? FASHION RULES: Where were you when you first found out Michelle was wearing your gown to the Inauguration? FASHION RULES: And when might you meet Michelle Obama?

Rate LOREE RODKIN JEWELS THE ULTIMATE CELEBRITY

Original at Fashion Rules! external link    Thu, Jan 22

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By admin2 And how did Michelle find out about Rodkin? She discovered her, as she did Jason Wu, Isabel Toledo and Narciso Rodriguez – at Chicago’s very best boutique, Ikram. It seems the owner of Ikram, Ikram Goldman,  has really shaped Michelle’s style.

Rate The Scoop on Aretha's Hat

Original at Styledash external link    Thu, Jan 22

By Josh Loposer At the Inaugural Balls, the first couple twirled to the song "At Last," which resonated on many levels - at last Obama's two-year quest for the White House has ended with his swearing-in; at last America has overcome its racial divide; at last we have a First Lady who's not afraid to take fas...

Rate Black Designers Disappointed In First Lady's Fashion Choices

Original at Jezebel external link    Thu, Jan 22

By Dodai In any case, Michelle Obama has been First Lady for two days. Give her time, and surely she will wear something by an African-American designer. Perhaps in the next issue of Vogue, which could hit stands — with Ms. Obama on the cover — in a few weeks?

Rate Enough Already!

Original at thevinylvillage (WordPress) external link    Thu, Jan 22

By The Vinyl Villager I thought the Isabel Toledo outfit Michelle wore for the swearing in was gorgeous. The color complimented her complexion perfectly. That it was exquisitely made was obvious, and it had a timeless, yet trendy appeal that suited her very well.

Rate Jason Wu’s “Dream-Like” Vision For Michelle Obama

Original at WSJ.com external link    Wed, Jan 21    1 related articles

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Jason Wu was settling in to watch the inaugural balls with pizza and a bunch of friends when his life suddenly was upended. Getty Images Designer Jason Wu. Jason Wu was settling in to watch the inaugural balls with pizza and a bunch of friends when his life suddenly was upended.

Rate The Case Of Aretha's Pillbox, And All Other Things Sarto-Inaugural

Original at Jezebel external link    Wed, Jan 21

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By TatianaTheAnonymousModel Good morning! Obama is president, did you hear? The hat Aretha Franklin wore to sing "My Country, Tis Of Thee" was hand-molded and embellished with Swarovski crystals by Detroit milliner Luke Song. [WWD] Sasha and Malia's colorful ensembles were all from J. Crew kid's line Crewcuts. When c...

Rate Michelle Obama's Inauguration Ball Dress by Jason Wu

Original at Styledash external link    Wed, Jan 21

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By Laura Kenney Michelle Obama's Inauguration Day embrace of multicultural designers with lesser know names continued with her ball gown. Only 26, Wu was born in Taipei, raised in Tokyo, Paris and Vancouver, and this true citizen of the world went to Parson's in New York City and interned for Michelle fa...

Rate Perfect ad placement for Presidential Inauguration Day

Original at SASSYBELLA.com» Perfect ad placement for Presidential Inauguration Day external link    Wed, Jan 21

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By Helen Lee Nothing else needs to be said… except I bet you didn’t know that First Lady, Michelle Obama wore a dress and jacket by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo for the Inauguration day look paired with Jimmy Choo heels, and a one shouldered dress by Taiwanese-American designer Jason Wu for...

Rate Michelle Obama Wears Jason Wu To Inaugural Balls

Original at ShopDiary external link    Tue, Jan 20

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Michelle Obama stepped out tonight at the inaugural balls in a white chiffon one-shouldered gown by 26-year old designer Jason Wu. The gown, featuring fluffy appliqués, sparkling beading, a full skirt and train showed off the First Lady’s toned arms but deviated from her love of jewel to...

Rate Michelle Obama’s Isabel Toledo Inauguration Dress

Original at WSJ.com external link    Tue, Jan 20

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For the moment that Michelle Obama officially became America’s First Lady, she chose a champagne yellow ensemble by Isabel Toledo, a Cuban-American, independent fashion designer who has spent her recent career on the fringes of New York’s Seventh Avenue.

Rate Michelle Obama Picks Jason Wu For The Inaugural Balls

Original at WSJ.com external link    Tue, Jan 20

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First Lady Michelle Obama stuck with her penchant for going off the beaten fashion path by picking emerging designer Jason Wu for her inaugural ballgown. Michelle Obama in Jason Wu. (Credit: AP) First Lady Michelle Obama stuck with her penchant for going [...]

Rate First Lady Style: Michelle Obama in Jason Wu

Original at FabSugar external link    Tue, Jan 20

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She could have chosen any American great: Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, the list goes on. But she chose a newcomer, Taiwan-born Jason Wu. It's safe to say the 26-year-old designer just got a major career boost. The white, one-shouldered flower ap...

Rate Michelle Obama Chooses Jason Wu for Inaugural Ball Gown

Original at Fashiontribes.com external link    Tue, Jan 20

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By Lesley Scott photos: Mrs O; Damon Winter/New York Times; CNN.com; Rick Wilking/REUTERS/Landov via WWD; Jason Wu/Barbara Walters Special dress - Red Carpet Fashion Awards; Jason Wu in his studio - Talaya Centeno for WWD ) MICHELLE OBAMA FASHION & STYLE RELATED POSTS: Michelle O. in Thakoon

Rate Get Michelle Obama Chic for Less

Original at Fashiontribes.com external link    Thu, Jan 15

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By Lesley Scott Inauguration Night Update! Check out Michelle Obama in her Inaugural Ball Gown choice: a gorgeous, ethereal white one-shoulder number by Jason Wu.) Michelle Obama's The View Dress - NWT - Size 8 Brand New J Crew Cardigan Michelle Obama wore Same Dress Michelle Obama Wore July 4th! Get the...

Rate THE FASHION RISKTAKER OF THE GOLDEN GLOBES ARE:

Original at Fashion Rules! external link    Mon, Jan 12

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By Fashion Rules Team “The Dark Knight” star, who is always a fashion risktaker, wore a deep green and black Lanvin dress with one shoulder – a theme of the night – but that one shoulder had a huge pouf. It was quite couture and high fashion, AND it was a print – something you almost NEVER see at an awards show. Congrats...

December of 2008

 

Rate Jason Wu to Launch The Exclusives Collection

Original at nitro external link    Tue, Dec 23

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By retrogurl According to WWD, for fall 2009, “Jason Wu is adding The Exclusives, a capsule collection of core silhouettes that stores can personalize to their needs. Wu also is launching a fur line under license with Saga Furs.” The Exclusives collection consists of eight pieces: “three dresses, two...

Rate The Daily Thread: The Campaign to Coif Michelle Obama, Jason Wu’s New Lines, Lifetime Returns “Project Runway” Ad Money

Original at WSJ.com external link    Tue, Dec 23

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Designer Jason Wu, an emerging designer who was recently thrust into the national spotlight when Michelle Obama wore his dress during an interview with Barbara Walters, is expanding his horizon in light of the tough economic times. For fall, Mr. Wu is adding The Exclusives, a capsule coll...

Rate Like her music, Katy Perry’s doll is an inexplicably popular guilty pleasureVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at SASSYBELLA.com» Perfect ad placement for Presidential Inauguration Day external link    Mon, Dec 1

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By Colleen Nika Still not convinced? We didn’t even mention the clincher: designer Jason Wu created mini-Katy. Oh, yes — in fact, Jason Wu is the creative director of Integrity Toys, the company who also produced the dolls used in Katy’s “Ur So Gay” music video. After all, before Jason showcased his design...

Year 2008

 

Rate W Magazine Gets Into Bed with Daria, Kate, and Lara This July

Original at fashionologie external link    Tue, Jun 17

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Bruce Weber was the perfect choice to capture the high summer heat in action — favorite images include a portrait of Kate Moss with her father and sister (below), glasses-wearing Jeremy Laing being playfully bullied by a bevy of much tanner, much beefier male models, and Laura and Kate Mu...

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