Wu Jigang, The First Lady Of The United States

Us fashion magazine announced recently that in the upcoming March issue, the first lady of the United States, Michel Obama, will wear a silk dress with the hand of a famous Chinese designer, Wu Ji Gang, on the cover.

Wu Jigang again!

The first lady chose him more than once.

On the eve of Obama's inauguration in January 20th, Michel wore a slanted white dress, which is Wu Jigang's work.

On the second day, the New York fashion world was discussing the name of the young man, and the media was also exclaiming the myth of the little Chinese surname.

Wu Jigang, 26 years old, was born in Taiwan.

Wu Jigang came from a wealthy family in Taiwan.

My father runs a trading company and my mother works in medical beauty.

Unlike other little boys, Wu Jigang did not like to play with guns and knives. He only liked dolls and liked beautiful clothes.

When you go shopping with your family, you will stare at the beautiful shirt on the model for a long time.

Go home, and draw a fashion sketch.

Like the little girl, Wu Jigang likes to play Bobbi dolls and stitches the doll in stitches.

After watching this, mom was very nervous. Later, she took Wu Jigang to see a psychiatrist.

It was slowly recognized that the child was only interested in costume design, which made her feel relieved.

However, because of this special hobby, Wu Jigang seems a little eccentric in his classmates. He dare not tell his classmates that he likes to play with Bobbi dolls and dare not bring his classmates to the house, for fear they can see his collection of hundreds of dolls, and the clothes he has made for himself.

When he was in grade four, he arranged for Wu Jigang to study in Canada under his mother's arrangement. He also asked Kim to hire a fashion designer to teach him to draw designs and to distinguish cloth, and to cultivate him on the road of fashion design.

When I was in junior high school, my mother took him to Tokyo.

During that time, he studied sculpture.

In high school, Wu Jigang studied in Paris.

In the doll design world, the hobby of making clothes for dolls is accompanied by Wu Jigang's growing up.

Bobbi's costumes are all designed by world-renowned designers, while the limited edition art Bobbi doll is their own stitched art works, and is sought after by global players.

The Bobbi design prize competition is held every year in the United States.

Wu Jigang took the chance.

In 1998, he won a double winning title in evening dress and bridal gown.

From then on, he was out of control in the doll design world.

Then Wu Jigang won the runner up at the popular doll exhibition in Paris.

Integrity toy company in the United States asked him to use his spare time to design, make up and dress accessories for the company's new dolls.

The doll costs $2000, and the toy company printed its English name "Jason Wu" on the product box to show its courtesy.

The Fashion Royalty doll was designed by Wu Jigang for three years in Paris. It was sold out of Paris in 2002.

At the beginning of his debut in New York T, Wu Jigang did not get rid of her boyhood. When interviewed by the media, she also had to look at her mother from time to time.

But he has decided to become a fashion designer.

In 2001, Wu Jigang, 18 years old, came to New York to design the design of the Parsons Institute of design.

This academy has many famous designers, and Hongkong star Kelly Chan has also come to study.

A few years later, Wu Jigang relied on personal savings and family support to create a personal brand "Jason Wu".

Products include women's clothing, handbags, jewelry, and scarves and other accessories.

His design of dinner dress and dress is gorgeous and romantic, and the price is usually between 3000 and 6000 dollars.

In February 2006, Wu Jigang released his first personal series in New York, winning public opinion and praise from buyers, ranking among the best young designers in New York.

In 2007 and 2008, Wu Jigang continued to take part in the fashion week in New York.

"Jason Wu" has opened stores in many senior department stores in the United States, and some fashion stars have also become their customers.

Tang Wei, a Chinese movie star, also wore his designed gown to attend important occasions.

The first lady in Chicago is Wu Jigang's client, a small shop called Ikram.

Michel Obama often came to this store to collect his favorite objects.

It was Goodman, the shopkeeper, who recommended Michel's new design to Wu Jigang.

During the election campaign, Michel once wore a $3510 dresses designed by Wu Jigang in the visit of the famous host Barbara, and attracted many audience's inquiries.

After the presidential election, Wu Jigang was invited to send some sketches to Goodman.

A few days later, Goodman asked him to design a white dress.

Wu Jigang made a special trip to Chicago before Thanksgiving, and personally handed the completed dress to Goodman's hands. After that, he sent two pieces of color design work.

"I had difficulty sleeping in two months, and I made this dress in November.

My mood is simply not to let anyone touch this dress! "

Wu Jigang said afterwards.

On the evening of January 20th, Wu Jigang and his friends watched the live broadcast of the president's inauguration ceremony.

When the first lady came out dressed in his design, Wu Jigang burst into tears.

My friends were screaming.

Wu Jigang, who is currently living in New York, is bathed in the brand-new sunshine of life.

Advertisement on the window glass of Bergdorf Goodman, an old department store in New York, introduces Wu Jigang: the new genius of the new era and the design of the new first lady.

Wang Xiaonan: editor in charge