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“I realized the importance of archiving. So I save key pieces from my collections, as well as any red-carpet things that become iconic. I always ask for that stuff back. I'm like, "It's going in my archives."”

Quote by Jason Wu

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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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