Dear Daily!

(NEW YORK) Dear Daily,

I arrived at Skylight Studios for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards with Tina Chai, who was wearing a gold embroidered dress from my Spring collection. It was both nerve-racking and exciting being on the spot as one of the 10 finalists. I've become friends with many of the designers in the fund, and it all felt like a family affair. I ran into Richard Chai and Irene Neuwirth going in, and had a brief minute to catch up and share our nervous anticipation for the awards. Whatever happened, I knew I was in great company!

Skylight was decked all in white, very elegant, and very Vogue, with our Norman Jean Roy-shot pictures printed on canvas hung around the wall. It was all a little bit surreal for me. The keynote speaker was John Galliano, whom I had admired for many years while I was a student at Parsons. He spoke about his career from past to present, and I couldn't help but be inspired by it all. The awards were presented--and I was relieved that it was all over.

I headed to Beatrice with Lisa Smilor and Philip Crangi for an impromptu afterparty, where we were met by many of the finalists. At the end of the night, I jumped in my Lexus-sponsored ride to head home to pack for the next day. It's back to work for this designer and I'll be hosting a trunk show at Satine boutique in L.A. in less than 24 hours!* It is...after all, all in a days work.

Love,

Jason Wu

*Jason would never brag, but Lucy Liu is hosting and Kate Mara is slated to attend! Sorry, darling, we had to share.