For the past two seasons, Jason Wu's ads have explored New York's most iconic eateries.For the past two seasons, Jason Wu's ads have explored New York's most iconic eateries. With Inez & Vinoodh behind the lens, he took Stephanie Seymour to La Grenouille for Spring '13 and dined with Christy Turlington at Mr. Chow last Fall. The restaurant tour continues for Spring '14, as Wu's latest campaign depicts show opener Karen Elson posing against the famed leafy wallpaper at Indochine. "There is something so unapologetically glamorous about these images that seem to embody everything that I adore and want to express through my clothes," said Wu of the ongoing narrative.

The restaurant, which has hosted more art and fashion fetes than we have room to list since opening in 1984, is a fitting backdrop for Wu's moody Spring snaps. And the designer has some particularly fond memories of the enduring hot spot. "I first went to Indochine when I was a student at Parsons. I snuck into a party there during fashion week and met Cindy Crawford. I was so starstruck!" Wu recalled. "As a child of the 90s, I've always idolized supermodels, and that was the first time I had ever met one. It was a religious experience." The insider mainstay has since become one of Wu's favorite places to grab a bite. "There's never a dull night there! I always meet the most interesting people," he said. These days, it's safe to bet that Wu is always on the list.

Take a first look at Jason Wu's Inez & Vinoodh-lensed Spring '14 campaign here, exclusively on cbamd.com.
POST: 2024-05-17