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American Dream.(Michelle Obama's support for young designers)(Brief article)

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| March 01, 2009 | Kotur, Alexandra | COPYRIGHT 2009 All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission of The Condé Nast Publications Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: EDITOR: ALEXANDRA KOTUR

Perhaps no one was more elated than Jason Wu ("I felt like I was floating") when Michelle Obama stepped out on Inauguration Night in his one-of-a-kind ivory chiffon ball dress covered in handmade organza flowers and Swarovski crystals. "I came here to pursue my education and career in fashion. Mrs. Obama's support fulfills the American Dream of young designers," says the Taiwan-born 26-year-old, a 2008 CFDA/ VOGUE Fashion Fund finalist known for his romantic frocks favored by New York's and ...

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