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“I didn't understand anything about fashion until I moved to Canada when I was 9. That's when I learned English and was exposed to fashion magazines like Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.”

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Jason Wu, born on September 27, 1982, is a renowned fashion designer from Taiwan. His unique design style, which blends Eastern and Western elements, has won him great popularity among the fashion industry and celebrities. Wu graduated from Parsons The New School for Design in 2004 and quickly made a name for himself in the fashion world. His designs have been showcased at international fashion weeks and have been featured in numerous fashion magazines. more

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