Jason Wu

“I hope I am the antithesis of disposable fashion.”

“I don't believe that you have to dress in a masculine way to seem powerful. I think that the way a woman dresses doesn't have to be so aggressive. Being feminine is a powerful feature in its...”

“There's something to be said about a girl who knows what she wants. One of my favorite girls to dress is Diane Kruger. It's always so easy with her. I know her body and what works. When it's...”

“I think clothing is transformative. When you put something really beautiful on, you feel something. In so many ways, we're always playing a form of dress-up - it's just a grown-up, much chic...”

“Designers have always shown outlandish and exuberant clothes, but that hasn't always translated to the streets.”

“My inspirations come from everywhere. It's important to look at everything and anything. I think what I create is serious fashion, but I don't want to keep my focus on that. You have to look...”

“My mom is a really good cook. We used to make dumplings together.”

“I saw my potential as artistic director, which is very different from designer. Fashion companies might have $200 million to $300 million in annual sales - Hugo Boss has €2.5 billion. I have...”

“I'm an American designer. It's important to riff on that. I remember, when my mom and I first came to the States, she was so shocked that everyone was so dressed down in sandals and shorts....”

“I don't feel comfortable talking about the specifics of how it all comes together, but the truth is, I don't ever know when Michelle Obama is going to wear my clothes! She, like everyone els...”

“A perfectly fitted sheath dress that can take you from day to night is something that every woman should have in her closet. You can't go wrong with black, but a little bit of color is nice....”

“We all want to be a little glamorous, a little playful and a little mischievous at times.”

“I dress some of the most successful women in the world, and meeting these women rubs off on you. A few years ago, the woman was someone I imagined in my head. Now they're real. It's importan...”

“I've always loved the rustic, slightly worn style of Canvas and that element of an artisanal hand. It's so inherently chic.”

“My cats are really sassy and sophisticated, but most importantly, they are picky.”

“When I moved to America, I knew I wanted to be a designer. I never imagined one of my dresses would end up in the Smithsonian.”

“The Taiwanese are big on tea. I think it's nice to slow down a bit. It's very much a custom.”