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Jason Wu

Designer, Jason Wu

The Taiwanese-born designer shot to fame when Michelle Obama wore his dress at her husband’s inauguration and was artistic director of Hugo Boss womenswear.

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News & Analysis

What’s Next for the CFDA?

CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.

News & Analysis

What’s Next for the CFDA?

CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.


Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?

Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?


News & Analysis

Fashion’s Power Players Celebrate at the #BoF500 Gala

Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.

News & Analysis

Fashion’s Power Players Celebrate at the #BoF500 Gala

Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.


News & Analysis

The 2017 BoF 500 Revealed

The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the fifth annual BoF 500, a hand-selected community of the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2017.

News & Analysis

The 2017 BoF 500 Revealed

The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the fifth annual BoF 500, a hand-selected community of the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2017.


Retail

Target Investing $7 Billion in Future

As part of the strategy, the company is launching more than 12 new brands.

Retail

Target Investing $7 Billion in Future

As part of the strategy, the company is launching more than 12 new brands.


Fashion Week

It’s a Cinch at Jason Wu

This season, the designer’s wares felt lighter, less self-conscious.

Fashion Week

It’s a Cinch at Jason Wu

This season, the designer’s wares felt lighter, less self-conscious.


News & Analysis

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives

Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.

News & Analysis

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives

Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.


News & Analysis

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market

What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.

News & Analysis

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market

What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.


News & Analysis

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action

Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.

News & Analysis

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action

Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.


Luxury

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home

While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?

Luxury

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home

While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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