Coming from the countryside of Nghe An, the passion and exploration of new things have urged Phan Dang Hoang to constantly break through, set foot in new lands to cultivate more experiences and deep perspectives on fashion. Through his story and creative perspective, Phan Dang Hoang hopes for every audience to “look at life as a fashion designer looking at fabric, with curiosity, respect and ability to transform”. ✨ Received a scholarship, graduated with Distinction in Fashion Design at NABA, became an outstanding alumnus of the program, and was invited to share learning experiences at NABA. Participated in Afro Fashion Week.
✨Founder of PHAN DANG HOANG, merging Vietnamese heritage with global fashion.
✨The first Vietnamese designer to debut a collection at Milan Fashion Week, Italy, honored by VOGUE ITALIA as one of the standout young brands at the event.
✨Awarded “Promising Designer of the Year” by Style Republik.
✨Named in FORBES ASIA’s 30 UNDER 30 in the field of THE ARTS.
✨Received the “New Waves” award at the “Black Carpet Awards” during Milan Fashion Week.
✨Launched first menswear collection titled “Faramic” on the runway dedicated to Vietnamese local brands.
✨Created the “Ceramics” collection inspired by Vietnamese silk paintings and ceramic art.
✨Pioneered the use of 500-year-old Dó paper in fashion with the “ZigZag” collection, opening a new path toward sustainability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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