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Thao Vi "Vivi" Nguyen Le (tiː-eɪ-əʊ viː ŋwiə̯n˧ˀ˥) is a designer from Montreal, Canada currently based in New York City. She began cultivating her profound fascination for the world at large at an early age, drawing inspiration from surrounding people, sounds and messages. Her rich and unique background helped shape her detailed, bright and colorful aesthetic.
A creative at heart, she grew up expressing herself in countless ways from illustration, painting and crafts to music, photography and film. Fashion quickly became a means for her of bringing all of these art forms together and she went on to study womenswear at the local École de mode Marie Victorin (College of Fashion), participating in various projects including a collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, before she went on to earn her Master's degree in Fashion Design at Istituto Polimoda in Florence, Italy.
She first dived in footwear creation at international brand Aldo before moving to Italy, where she produced embroideries for luxury plumassier Mazzanti Piume, elaborating intricate artworks that garnered the attention of Dolce&Gabbana and Balmain. She was then recruited by A.P.S.' creative consulting department as a handbag designer, creating accessories for esteemed brands including Ralph Lauren and prominent figures such as Reese Witherspoon seen sporting her designs. She has since nurtured her independent career, freelancing for A.P.S. as well as Milan-based label Ports 1961 on their menswear line. Recruited by couture brand Marchesa in 2024 and relocating to New York City, she sketched evening gowns and bespoke pieces for the likes of Alessandra Ambrosio, before going back to shoe design at heritage house Coach, joining the team behind the runway collections today.
To her, design is more than just an industry. Instead, it is a platform for cultural expression and social dialogue as well as a bridge between past, present and future. She hopes to share her vision and reflections with the public, inviting all to be a part of her world of lustrous dreams, passionate emotion, and hidden beauty.
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