Target launched a pop-up store in Toronto on Thursday featuring the designs of Jason Wu. The store, open for only six hours, carries 2,500 pieces from Wu's collection and is expected to sell out.
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Target launched a pop-up store in Toronto on Thursday featuring the designs of Jason Wu. The store, open for only six hours, carries 2,500 pieces from Wu's collection and is expected to sell out.
8 things to know about Jason Wu, 29:
Born in Taiwan, he moved at age nine to Vancouver, where he learned English, later studied sculpture in Tokyo, lived in Paris and is now based in Manhattan.
First lady Michelle Obama's one-shouldered, white chiffon inaugural ball gown was designed by Jason Wu. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Learned to sew by designing and making clothes for dolls after his mother bought him his first sewing machine.
Attended Parsons the New School for Design in New York City, interned with designer Narciso Rodriguez.
Launched his first ready-to-wear collection in 2006 and built an haute couture clientele that includes actors Natalie Portman, Diane Kruger, Amber Valletta and January Jones, socialite Ivana Trump and drag queen RuPaul.
Got a career boost when U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama starting wearing his designs, including a floor-length, custom-designed white chiffon gown to the Obama inauguration in January 2009, a magenta silk dress on the cover of Vogue and a chartreuse silk sheath dress and coat on her first official visit to Europe.
Uses luxurious fabrics, most made in Italy and France exclusively for him.
Combines relaxed American chic with old world sophistication for feminine styles.
Debuted an affordable line of women’s clothing and accessories through Target stores, available until March 6, 2012, at prices ranging from $19.99 to $59.99.
