Showing posts with label Jason Wu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jason Wu. Show all posts

Whoopie for WU ~ part deux

LIGHTS ~

CAMERAS ~

ACTION ~




When the big, red doors, like those to The Forbidden City opened, with the gold nailheads and foo dog knockers and the smoke cleared, I held my breath




From the royal court of the Qing Dynasty to the 1940's military inspired jackets of a bygone era, Jason  romanticized, deconstructed  and embellished classic pieces and reinterpreted them thru multicultural eyes.




Adding opulent touches like fur, gold, epaulets, studs and crystals, each piece was elevated and perfectly integrated into this magnificent collection.
This coat ~ I NEED






Was the hardware on this hat a reference to his Brizo collaboration?   I'm thinking.... YES










The suits and dresses, honestly, everything was exceptional and WEARABLE!




Drum Roll  please ~ The WU Dynasty


Bravo Jason Wu, bravo





If you missed  Jason Wu ~ part un

photos: Jayme Thornton

BRIZO ~ A Brand That Dreams

The team at Brizo, the faucet company that is passionate about the meeting of form, function, and fashion, has created a unique niche in the kitchen/bath faucet category.  Their mission is to bring unparalleled design into the home; coupling it with state of the art technology.  I got to see this firsthand when along with other bloggers I was invited for a three-day stay in NYC.



Brizo, (pronounced Breezo--that took us all by surprise) came from the name of a Greek Goddess, a soother, an enchantress.  Designed to surprise and delight you, they have incorporated unexpected touches.  Like jewelry for the home; there is a style for every style and a form for every function.

I was fascinated hearing the stories for which each style was inspired.  Brizo collaborates with trendspotters and works about 2 years out, while refining every 6 months.




So many choices; each unique in its own right.  There is a tremendous amount of research and development that goes into each suite.  We, as bloggers, designers, and architects were privileged to be asked our thoughts and opinions.  Brizo is a company that is passionate about product performance and the users' experiences.
Have you ever given thought to how water looks as it leaves the facet?  Brizo has ~ and it must be beautiful as well.

The RSVP with its Swarovski crystal top is art nouveau inspired.  It oozes glamour.  Many of Brizo's products speak to the shape of the female form ~



The Velo, with its sculptural swan shape, mix of materials, including the new coco bronze and optional accessories make it a stand out ~ coming this spring



The Siderna, with it's beautiful glass handle accents, is a sleek study in contrasts ~





We were privy to top secret prototypes.  All I can say is ~ they are shaking up the faucet category with their forward thinking designs!




And you know the best part ~ Brizo's association with Jason Wu.



Brizo has sponsored Jason since he was a virtual new comer.  Their shared aesthetic of marrying forward thinking design with innovation led to the sleek, chic matte black collection:  Fashion For The Home




With its baroque flower pattern and clean lines, it is old world beauty modernized.  It's new, it's fresh.  I've never seen anything like it and I want it!  Available this spring or presently as a  pre order.

Thank you Brizo ~ keep dreaming!





Come back for the fashion show coverage

This was an all inclusive trip thru Brizo, but the opinions are my own.

Ph; Brizo, CLI, Jayme Thornton

Whoopie for WU ~ part un

Jason Wu... "Is in the middle of a journey" 


Mr. Wu has certainly been in the press a lot lately.  With his new line for Target out this week, a new 9,000 sq. ft office, faucet and bath accessories for Brizo and his new Fall 2012 collection being unveiled at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, momentum continues to build.

Let's take a look at the new office/studio designed by Jesse Carrier and shots backstage at his Spring 2012 show.  It looks like the design lines have been crossed once again.  Who was influencing who?



The entry has a modern and classic mix of elements ~ just like his clothes.





3 steel tables occupy his showroom, the clothes the focal point.





The wallpaper created by Elizabeth Dow is made up of the pages of  The New York Observer.  Jason liked the pinkish coloring.  He feels he is "making news" too.








Jason obviously loves to collaborate.  For his Spring show he worked with graffiti artist KAWS, on these petal prints~ which lends him more street cred, as if he needed any.








The reception area shows his love of rough and refined elements.  We may be getting a glimpse into what the future Jason Wu stores will look like.  And you know it's only a matter of time.





What's next for Mr. Wu?  A line of cosmetics and accessories: Home or fashion ~ hmmm, we'll have to wait and see.  I'll try and clear that up later this week when I meet Jason Wu. I have a lot of questions!

I will be a quest of Brizo's for an informative, fun filled 3 days of exploration and innovation. I will meet other wonderful bloggers, learn more about this fashion forward company and their collaboration with Jason Wu.  I am really excited!


 Disclaimer: As a guest of Brizo, travel expenses and the like have been comped.
 Photos: Jason Wu tumblr and William Waldron for Elle Decor