Designer Dossier: Jason Wu

"My parents were always supportive of my creativity. My mother hasn't missed a show yet, and she leaves my studio with the whole collection. Every season, she cleans me out!"

TOP $585, Jason Wu at Kirna Zabête; (212) 941-9656.

"You have to be an architect in fashion. These gowns could weigh three times as much as they do, but I used the Charles James method of constructing big garments with as little fabric as possible, so they're very light."

BAG $1,895, Jason Wu; saksfifthavenue.com for stores.

"The artist KAWS is our generation's Keith Haring — he represents Pop Art right now. I thought it'd be cool for him to illustrate over my floral print for spring. I loved that the floral was romantic and his handprints were quite the opposite."

Companion (Passing Through) by KAWS.

SHORTS $865, Jason Wu at Kirna Zabête; (212) 941-9656.

SHOES $795, Jason Wu; nordstrom.com.

DRESS $1,695, Jason Wu; nordstrom.com for stores.

"For Target, I imagined a gamine look inspired by the girls of French New Wave cinema — Anna Karina and Jean Seberg. There's a '60s vibe that's a little mischievous."

Jason Wu for Target

"When I think of Jason Wu, I thing of incredible talent and passion and fashion that will stand the test of time." — Trish Adams, Senior Vice President of Apparel and Accessories, Target

COAT $54.99, Jason Wu for Target; target.com.

SWEATER $39.99, DRESS $39.99, Jason Wu for Target; target.com.

BAG $39.99, Jason Wu for Target; target.com.

DRESS $59.99, Jason Wu for Target; target.com.

"It seems like a lifetime ago, but it's only the first anniversary of our accessories. We're pushing them to the next level with hand-painted leathers and beautiful textures."

SUNGLASSES $275, Jason Wu; modoshop.com.

BAG $1,695, Jason Wu; bergdorfgoodman. com for stores.

BAG $1,595, Jason Wu; neiman marcus.com.