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In August 1989 , he opened his atelier and soon after , U . S Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour featured Zang in March 1990 issue and was one of the first Asian designers championed by the renowned editor . In 1990 , Zang was awarded the Mouton Cadet Young Designer of the Year which recognizes the top , young , U . S . designer of the year . In a Newsday article published in 1991 , Frank De Caro enthusiastically noted of the Malaysian-born designer and his success , “ If anyone is THE NEXT BIG THING , it ’ s him .” ( Newsday , New York , 29 April 1991 ). Since that time , Zang ’ s work has been featured in major publications such as Vogue , Vanity Fair , Time , Newsweek , The New York Times , Financial Times , etc . Not only has he dressed Hollywood celebrities such as Sharon Stone , Elizabeth Taylor , Farrah Fawcett , Kristie Alley , Patti LaBelle , Mia Farrow , Eartha Kitt , Ivana Trump , Gong Li , Carol Alt , angToi
a renowned Fashion Designer who has built a tradition of elegance for over 30years . Coming from humble beginnings , Zang was born and raised in a small village , Kuala Krai in Kelantan , Malaysia . He was the youngest of seven children of a local grocer . Zang landed in New York City at the age of 20 where he studied at the distinguished Parsons School of Design .
Kelly Bensimon , Eva Longoria , Fergie ( Black Eyed Peas ) and Heather Graham , but has also created luxurious wardrobe for philanthropists and royalty including Melinda Gates and Saudi Princess Haifa Bandar Al Saud . Along with his passion for glamorous fashion , Zang has been an avid supporter of the Lance Armstrong Foundation ( LIVESTRONG ) and has raised over USD $ 700,000 to help in the effort in finding a cure for cancer . His was recognized by the foundation in 2008 / 2009 when he was presented with the Lance Armstrong Foundation Top Fundraiser Award . Zang ’ s continued success was recognized by Vivid Magazine where he was named as one of the Top 8 most influential Chinese Americans ( June-July 2011 issue ). Today , the world continues to recognize Zang ’ s passion for timeless beauty as he builds on a strong tradition of elegance .
In August 1989 , he opened his atelier and soon after , U . S Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour featured Zang in March 1990 issue and was one of the first Asian designers championed by the renowned editor . In 1990 , Zang was awarded the Mouton Cadet Young Designer of the Year which recognizes the top , young , U . S . designer of the year . In a Newsday article published in 1991 , Frank De Caro enthusiastically noted of the Malaysian-born designer and his success , “ If anyone is THE NEXT BIG THING , it ’ s him .” ( Newsday , New York , 29 April 1991 ). Since that time , Zang ’ s work has been featured in major publications such as Vogue , Vanity Fair , Time , Newsweek , The New York Times , Financial Times , etc . Not only has he dressed Hollywood celebrities such as Sharon Stone , Elizabeth Taylor , Farrah Fawcett , Kristie Alley , Patti LaBelle , Mia Farrow , Eartha Kitt , Ivana Trump , Gong Li , Carol Alt , angToi
a renowned Fashion Designer who has built a tradition of elegance for over 30years . Coming from humble beginnings , Zang was born and raised in a small village , Kuala Krai in Kelantan , Malaysia . He was the youngest of seven children of a local grocer . Zang landed in New York City at the age of 20 where he studied at the distinguished Parsons School of Design .
Kelly Bensimon , Eva Longoria , Fergie ( Black Eyed Peas ) and Heather Graham , but has also created luxurious wardrobe for philanthropists and royalty including Melinda Gates and Saudi Princess Haifa Bandar Al Saud . Along with his passion for glamorous fashion , Zang has been an avid supporter of the Lance Armstrong Foundation ( LIVESTRONG ) and has raised over USD $ 700,000 to help in the effort in finding a cure for cancer . His was recognized by the foundation in 2008 / 2009 when he was presented with the Lance Armstrong Foundation Top Fundraiser Award . Zang ’ s continued success was recognized by Vivid Magazine where he was named as one of the Top 8 most influential Chinese Americans ( June-July 2011 issue ). Today , the world continues to recognize Zang ’ s passion for timeless beauty as he builds on a strong tradition of elegance .