Jason Wu, a fashion designer born in Taiwan and raised in Canada, recounts his early influences and how he got interested in designing clothes. He attended Parsons School of Design in New York and dove head first into starting his own brand. His drew heavily from his background to succeed in the business. From his father, he learned good business sense, and from his Asian upbringing, he developed a good work ethic, which he thinks is needed to be successful in anything, fashion being no exception. He discusses the piece showcased in the exhibit and the aspects of himself and his aesthetic that it represents. He thinks that there is a broad interest in fashion because it touches every aspect of our lives, from the clothes we choose to wear every day to the ways it allows us to express who we are, how we feel, and what we stand for. He is honored to be part of MOCA's exhibit as a Chinese American designer who is part of and wants to contribute to the community, and he comments on the particularly apt timing, as the Asian identity in fashion has significantly evolved from focusing on the Asian consumer to centering the Asian creator.