Zang Toi

冼書瀛Born (1961-06-11) June 11, 1961 (age 62)

Kelantan, Federation of Malaya

NationalityMalaysianLabelZang ToiAwards1990 Mouton Cadet Young Designer Award

Zang Toi


Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	冼書瀛

Hanyu Pinyin	Xiǎn Shūyíng
Wade–Giles	Hsien3 Shu Ying2
Jyutping	Sin2 Syu1 Jing4
Hokkien POJ	Sín Su-êng

Zang Toi (born 11 June 1961) is a Malaysian designer of Chinese descent, based in New York City.

Early life

He was born to an ethnic Hainanese family^[1] in the Kuala Krai district in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia,^[2] on 11 June 1961. Toi left Malaysia at the age of eighteen, and via Toronto, arrived in Manhattan a year later. There he attended Parsons School of Design and apprenticed with Mary Jane Marcasiano and Ronaldus Shamask. In 1989, with a modest collection of bright sarongs, strong suits and regal dresses, he opened his own atelier.

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 New York City Public Advocate Mark Green for Toi's artistic contributions and achievements. In March 1997, Toi was awarded a knighthood by the Sultan of Kelantan. Mr. Toi is also a recipient of The International Center in New York's Award of Excellence.

In 2013, he was awarded the title of Datuk by the King of Malaysia.^[3]

Malaysia :
- Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2013)^[4]

Business

Toi has served several style arbiters including Sharon Stone, Patti LaBelle, Ivana Trump, Hazelle Goodman, Kelly Preston, Kirstie Alley, Jennifer Tilly, Jill Zarin, Meg Ryan, and Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas. Be it the House of Toi signature collection or the "Z" collection, his moderately priced bridge line, Toi's creations are marketed as original and feminine pieces.

Zang Toi is available in fine stores globally including the Couture Department at Nordstrom, fine specialty boutiques and Zang Toi Boutiques in Malaysia.

Zang Toi launched his new line of fine makeup with Amazingcosmetics at his Spring 2013 runway show.^[5]

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.

Summary

Awards received: 1990 Mouton Cadet Young Designer Award Brand names/divisions: Zang Toi

References

^ "Toi-ling in the kitchen". The Star Malaysia. 9 January 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2023 – via PressReader.
^ "Bio". House of Toi. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
^ "Zang Toi: Datukship an acknowledgement of my hard work". The Star Online. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
^ "Senarai Nama Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang Dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2013" (PDF). Bahagian Istiadat Dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa (in Malay). Archived (PDF) from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
^ "Zang Toi Gives A Sneak Peek Into His Spring 2013 Collection Ahead of New York Fashion Week [PHOTOS]". ibtimes.com. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2014.