Jason Wu S/S 2011

Contemporary art motives Jason Wu. American designer Jason Wu was inspired this season by Brazilian artist Beatriz Mihazes and French fashion illustrator Rene Gruau. The bright palettes from the from their paintings and illustrations influenced the colors and the movement of the fabrics into the collection. It was almost like a Europe meets Brazil sensation with bright Brazilian colors and a Parisian style. The daywear pieces had a 1970's style with impeccable tailoring recalling the late Yves Saint Laurent. Spring was in the air with a floral sensation in the floral pencil skirts and strapless party dresses with handmade floral appliques. Skirts and blouses came in the Beatriz print offered in colors of violet and bright pink Long wide-legged trousers and long blazers added a strong confident attitude to the collection. The Jason Wu look is sexy and portrays confidence.

The show was held in Soho on Mercer Street in a show space with a metallic blue tile runway and a faux building backdrop. American model Joan Smalls opened the show in a white transparent organza blouse with a wide bow at the neck paired with beige flared trousers. The look was all about confidence with long tailored blazers offered in black, white and light gray tweed. The daywear pieces were incredible with cocktail party numbers, tailored suits paired with organza blouses and simple elegant dresses. The showstopping pieces were the silk chiffon gowns that came in black, bright pink and blue.

The admired piece in the collection was the finale dress that came in hot pink that was bias-cut with a nice dose of ruffles. Other appealing pieces was the lean cut trousers offered in various colors and the blazers that were long enough to work as a dress .

Jason Wu added a nice dose of sex appeal to this collection inspired by the Brazilian fantasy of art and the illustrations of French fashion. He showed great versatility with this collection and has clearly established himself as a great American fashion designer. The Jason Wu women is sexy with a Brazilian attitude and a Parisian flare. -Brent Billiman, New York City, USA


Stan Honda Photo: Model Toni Garrn for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Nimue Smit for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Joan Smalls for Jason Wu S/S 11
 

Stan Honda Photo: Model Ruby Aldridge for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Anja Rubik for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Caroline Brasch Nielsen for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Fei Fei Sun for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Patricia van der Vliet for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Rose Cordero for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Abbey Lee Kershaw for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Liu Wen for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Alana Zimmer for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Ginta Lapina for Jason Wu S/S 11


Stan Honda Photo: Model Karlie Kloss for Jason Wu S/S 11