Jason Wu Spring Summer 2022
Jason Wu Spring Summer 2022 Collection
”I was inspired by the art of craftsmanship this season and the idea of working with the hand. I was especially intrigued by different, innovative techniques of dyeing fabrics using strictly natural materials, including delicate florals which are an integral part of the brand DNA. The collection features a collaboration with fabric artist Cara Marie Piazza who owns an artisanal workshop specializing in natural dyes.
The textiles take center stage and range from washed silk habotai and memory cotton to silk charmeuse and performance taffeta, all of which have gone through various stages of natural dye treatments. The textures resulting from the dyeing process were especially inspiring and brilliantly serene. I loved the look of the hand washed garments that felt intimate and individual. Special techniques include hand dyed florals using frozen roses, ranunculus, safflower, and lac beetle pigments that achieve a cloudy, almost impressionistic effect. Bundle dyeing was also used with steamed roses and cosmos while cloudy pinks were achieved through hand sponging with cochineal extract and logwood.
The show installation created by the visionary Emily Thompson further delved into the perfectly imperfect world of flowers and plant materials, creating a fantastical floral wonderland. The materials used for the show set will come full circle when they will be shared with local dye artists as well as students from Pratt Institute.” — Jason Wu
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Jason Wu Spring Summer 2022
