Jason Wu S/S 2015
Jason Wu's reputation for clean classicism took a glamorous turn this season with the designer injecting refinement and even a little opulence into his elegant collection. Embracing the traditional archetypes of American sportswear, such as the safari jacket, wrap dress and relaxed tailoring, Wu chose to create his versions from sophisticated fabrics like suede, leather and silk canvas, for extra allure. Blue silk tweed mimicked the variegated look of denim, while the use of floral appliqué and a splatter-printed jacquard added dimension to the clean silhouettes. The colour palette of basil, burnt umber, limestone and navy, added even more sensuality, especially with a series of languid, glittering cocktail dresses that closed the show. Delicate yet assertive, the collection set our New York fashion week off to the right start.
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Pei-Ru Keh is a former US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru held various titles at Wallpaper* between 2007 and 2023. She reports on design, tech, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru took a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars, actively seeking out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.
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