TORONTO -- Jason Wu has added to his lengthy list of accolades with a win at the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards.
The award-winning New York-based designer was named international Canadian designer of the year at the CAFA gala in Toronto on Friday.
The award recognizes a designer that has achieved success abroad and brought attention to Canadian talent on the world stage.
The Taiwanese-born Wu moved when he was nine to Vancouver, where he learned how to sew, draft patterns and sketch in fashion proportions by using dolls as mannequins.
Among Wu's high-profile clients is Michelle Obama. The wife of U.S. President Barack Obama has worn creations by the designer throughout her husband's presidency, including luxurious gowns for both inaugurations.
She wore a strapless gown designed by Wu during the White House state dinner held in honour of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau last month.
Gregoire Trudeau was among the famous faces in attendance at the CAFAs, which recognize homegrown talent within the arts and fashion community.
In a first-time partnership, CAFA is teaming up with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a program that will seek out two fashion designers to create men's and women's capsule collections for the 2017-18 NHL season.
This year's gala was held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, and was hosted by actress Kim Cattrall of "Sex and the City" fame, who currently stars on the Toronto-shot series "Sensitive Skin."
Toronto-based label Greta Constantine -- which recently marked its 10th anniversary -- was recognized with womenswear designer of the year honours for duo Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong.
Vancouver-based label Wings + Horns was named menswear designer of the year.
Reigning Mercedes-Benz Start Up winner UNTTLD was also victorious at the CAFAs. The Montreal-based label helmed by Jose Manuel St-Jacques and Simon Belanger was recognized with the emerging talent in fashion design award.
Fellow Montreal-based designer Lauren Klassen took home the prize for emerging talent in accessory design.
Ottawa-born twins Byron and Dexter Peart were winners once again in the accessory designer of the year honours for their brand WANT Les Essentiels. The label won the inaugural CAFA in the same category in 2014.
Montreal-based menswear brand Frank & Oak were recognized with the fashion innovation award, given to a company being innovative in how people experience, consume or interact with fashion through technology.
Ryerson University graduate Hamish Thwaites was honoured with the fashion design student award.
Annie Horth, longtime stylist of Canadian pop superstar Celine Dion, received stylist of the year honours.
Ottawa-raised Herieth Paul was named model of the year, while Adam Butcher received the fresh face award.
Toronto-based designer Laura Siegel was honoured with the fashion impact award, which recognizes a homegrown designer or brand that has made a significant social or philanthropic impact. Siegel's ready-to-wear womenswear label has collaborated with artisans in rural villages around the world to help sustain craft.
The Coveteur received fashion blogger of the year honours. The homegrown blog features photographic profiles of the stylish private spaces of notable names.
Photographer Gabor Jurina was named image maker of the year.
Elle Macpherson was also recognized with the vanguard award. The Australian model and fashion mogul was honoured for contributions to the industry throughout her lengthy career, including the launch of a lingerie label and a global wellness company.
Longtime Canadian designer Wayne Clark was recognized with an outstanding achievement award.
