Jason Wu Resort 2013

[Prairie]

NEW YORK, June 8, 2012
By Nicole Phelps

Taxidermy beetles with vintage watch parts inside by the artist Mike Libby were the surprising starting point for Jason Wu's pretty Resort collection. The miniature creations inspired both the bugs picked out in Swarovski crystals on a duchesse satin cocktail dress and the vibrant color palette—see Karlie Kloss' bright-red draped gown at the Met Ball and Jessica Stam's royal-blue number at the CFDAs. To complement the little creatures, he designed an oversize botanical motif that he said "looks like it's under a microscope." It appeared on a boxy tee and sleeveless dresses.

As unlikely as the origin of Wu's lineup was, the results put him smack-dab in the middle of things. A week's worth of Resort appointments is confirmation enough that neons aren't going anywhere and neither are bold, look-at-me prints. If there's safety in the center, he pushed himself in other ways. Coming off a Fall collection that was all about tailoring, he challenged himself to try more draping—the special-occasion gowns he previewed on Kloss and Stam are good examples of that. Lace gowns with jet beading that Wu likened to tattoos had a new and not unwelcome edge.

Wu showered his accessories with plenty of attention. Bags came in three-color combos that reflected the electric hues of the clothes, and shoes ranged from evening sandals to rhinestone-trimmed pumps to fancy flats. There were also bejeweled minaudières and utility belts. With so much merch on offer, one wondered when the first flagship store would be coming. Wu said he's waiting, for now. "I want to get it perfect," he said. "I'll do it when the time is right."

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[Psylocke]

I'm loving all the asymmetrical cuts and details that we're seeing in many Resort collections this year. But those asymmetrical elements are about the only thing that's different here from most of his other collections. Everything else is pretty much the same he always delivers. Lots of lace, peplums, belted dresses, etc. It's not a bad collection but it's also far from being exciting and there's not one look I'm particularly fond of.

 

[valliaddict]

I like this so much better than Fall 2012. Those black dresses at the end are so gorgeous. IDK why people expect to see something groundbreaking from Jason Wu. He's no Nicholas Ghesquire. He's more like a modern day ODLR. They use the same formula each season, but it usually works.

 

[xoxoadore]

the fist ones with the royal blue (looks 6,7,8) I don't really like, I don't think that colour fits with the rest but the other looks are just beautiful

 

[Pradable]

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[Prairie]

I like it, but tbh I expected more.
Not found of all those black-and-white and lace outfits.

 

[TianSoFine]

Amazing collection! Some of the pieces look a little too structured to me, but there are so many gorgeous things to make up for it.

 

[Not Plain Jane]

Cool two-piece bathing suit - the cut and colour. I think this collection makes nice use of colour generally speaking. The final lace looks are the least interesting to me because he has done those before.

 

[dajrekshn]

it's a boring collection, for me. nothing unseen so far and kinda repetative.
i love the last dress tho, it's really good.