- Zang Toi
Infobox Fashion Designer
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name=Zang Toi
nationality=Malaysian
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birth_place=flagicon|MASKelantan ,Malaysia
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awards= 1990 Mouton Cadet Young Designer AwardEarly life
Zang Toi (Chinese:冼書瀛;
pinyin : Xiǎn Shūyíng) is aNew York based Malaysianfashion designer . He was born inKelantan of theKuala Krai district on 11 June 1961.Toi left his native Malaysia at the age of eighteen, and via Toronto, landed inNew York a year later. There he attended Parsons School of Design and apprenticed withMary Jane Marcasiano andRonaldus Shamask . In 1989, with a modest collection of bright sarongs, strong suits and regal dresses, he opened his own atelier. Instantly, the personable, affable and remarkable Toi made a name for himself among fashion’s elite.Achievements
In 1991 Toi won the Mouton-Cadet Young Designers Award, surprising many considering the competition he faced that day. His most recent award of distinction was presented by Mark Green, the Public Advocate for New York City, for Toi’s artistic contributions and achievements. In March 1997, Toi was awarded a knighthood by the Sultan of Malaysia. Mr. Toi is also a recipient of The International Center in New York's Award of Excellence.
Business
Since then, Toi has cultivated his business into an international success story. He is a favorite of style arbiters including
Sharon Stone ,Ivana Trump ,Hazelle Goodman ,Kelly Preston ,Kirstie Alley ,Jennifer Tilly ,Meg Ryan , and Fergie from theBlack Eyed Peas . Be it the House of Toi signature collection or the “Z” collection, his moderately priced bridge line, Toi’s creations are original, feminine and exude glamour in every way.Zang Toi is available in globally fine stores including the Couture Department at
Nordstrom , fine specialty boutiques and Zang Toi Boutiques in Malaysia.Partnerships
In most of his fashion shows, Toi has employed the services of another famous Malaysian,
Ling Tan , whose career he helped to kick-start.ummary
Awards Received: 1990 Mouton Cadet Young Designer Award
Brand names/Divisions: Zang Toi
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