--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm an American designer. It's important…" description: "\"I'm an American designer. It's important to riff on that. I remember, when my mom and I first came to the States, she was so shocked that everyone was ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/jason-wu-8513_american_i-m-an-american-designer-it-s-important_2920576.jpg" --- # I'm an American designer. It's important to riff on that… ![“I'm an American designer. It's important to riff on that. I remember, when my mom and I first came to the States, she was so shocked that everyone was so dressed down in sandals and shorts. It's not quite like that in Asia. To give that a superluxurious makeover? For me to make street wear? It's…” quote by Jason Wu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/jason-wu-8513_american_i-m-an-american-designer-it-s-important_2920576.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/jason-wu-8513_american_i-m-an-american-designer-it-s-important_2920576.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/jason-wu-8513_american_i-m-an-american-designer-it-s-important_2920576.jpg) > “I'm an American designer. It's important to riff on that. I remember, when my mom and I first came to the States, she was so shocked that everyone was so dressed down in sandals and shorts. It's not quite like that in Asia. To give that a superluxurious makeover? For me to make street wear? It's sort of chic to do it.” [Jason Wu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jason-wu/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Wu reflects on cultural contrast and using personal heritage to inspire high‑fashion streetwear. **In simple terms:** He mixes American casual style with Asian influences for luxury streetwear. Key Takeaway Blend cultural roots with modern design. Themes culture fashion identity innovation heritage Mood creative reflective Type inspirational fashion‑industry When to use this quote - runway shows - brand collaborations - fashion education - global retail Key Concepts cross‑cultural design luxury streetwear personal narrative Questions to Reflect On - How does cultural background shape your design choices? - What risks arise when merging luxury with streetwear? 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