JASON WU IS GAY?! 

    No  Way!

I am sure only a straight man could/would  create amazing dolls for RU PAUL and AMANDA LePORE!

 Allegedly, Jason Wu, the 26-year-old designer of Michelle Obama's much-admired inaugural gown,  is rumored to be alleging that the NY Times outed him to his extended family this past weekend.

The first paragraph of writer Eric Wilson's glowing profile this past Sunday includes a blithe mention of Wu's boyfriend, Gustavo Rangel, who was present when Wu and a neighbor bought a  pizza and sat down to watch the inauguration that would feature Michelle Obama making a dramatic entrance in one of Wu's gowns. (Rangel oversees Wu's company's finances).
 
Wilson includes at the end of the article the tidbit that Rangel is waiting for Milk actress Alison Pill to wrap up a dress fitting so he can take his boyfriend to a celebratory dinner. It's a sweet touch, but if what the tipster writes is true, Wilson's article was also the first Wu's extended family had heard of his sexual orientation.



But didn't the family  think it was odd  he had been  designing tranny dolls?

The rumor mill claims  someone overheard Wu saying that while his parents knew he is gay, some of his other relatives did not, and that the frank revelation has caused some awkward conversations.  Supposedly, the Taiwan-born designer's parents were "disappointed" their son couldn't have been more "discreet."

 

I think most people would be under the assumption that men with boyfriends—particularly men in New York City, particularly male fashion designers—are out of the closet, if they are out and about together.

His boyfriend should not have been present, if it was a big secret. If someone wants to hide in the closet, it's their own responsibility to cover their tracks and take all of the necessary precautions.

Anyway, who know's if it's even true that he is upset. Jason has not officially responded yet.

His dolls  are  AMAZING!  His Integrity Toys is now over 2 years old, and his work is stunning.  His Ru Paul doll did very well, and you can  still find it at a reasonable price. The Amanda Lepore dolls sold like mad and now are very collectible, pulling in about $500+ .  His dolls  are very limited and many people pre-order them before their release. In the Spring, he will unveil  AvantGards - Fashion Metamorphs. 16.5" ultra posable fashion doll collection which features 19 points of high performance articulation.


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