Jason Wu

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Covers

Jason Wu's career is marked by two CFDA awards, including the top Womenswear Designer of the Year honor in 2013. His design of Michelle Obama's inaugural gowns is a historic achievement, with the 2009 gown displayed at the Smithsonian. He has also been recognized for his cultural contributions, such as his participation in the LACMA exhibition in 2026.

AwardsJason Wu has won two major fashion awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America: the Swarovski Womenswear Designer of the Year in 2010 and the Womenswear Designer of the Year in 2013. These honors recognize his excellence and influence in women's fashion design.

Honours & Distinctions

CFDA Membership

Council of Fashion Designers of America

Member of the prestigious professional body for fashion designers.

LACMA Exhibition Participation

Los Angeles County Museum of Art·2026

Designed mannequin heads for the exhibition 'Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity.'

Smithsonian Display

Smithsonian Institution·2009

Michelle Obama's inaugural gown, designed by Wu, was donated to the National Museum of American History.

Magazine Covers

Vogue

Various

Featured in Vogue's pages around his inauguration moments and collection reviews

WWD

2026

Coverage of his LACMA participation

PaperCity Magazine

February 2026

Profile around his Houston presentation

Galerie Magazine

January 2026

Coverage of his Rauschenberg collaboration