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This biography of a living person does not cite any references or sources. Please help by adding reliable sources. Unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (October 2008) Zang Toi Born June 11, 1961 (1961-06-11) (age 47) Kelantan, Malaysia Zang Toi (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Xian Shuyíng) is a New York based Malaysian fashion designer. Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Achievements 3 Business 4 Partnerships 5 Summary // Early life He was born in Kelantan of the Kuala Krai district on 11 June 1961. Toi left his native Malaysia at the age of eighteen, and via Toronto, landed in New York 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. 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 New York City Public Advocate Mark J. Green 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, 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. Summary Awards Received: 1990 Mouton Cadet Young Designer Award Brand names/Divisions: Zang Toi This Malaysian biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. This biographical article related to fashion is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zang_Toi" Categories: Living people | Malaysian businesspeople | 1961 births | Malaysian Chinese | Parsons the New School of Design alumni | People from Kelantan | Malaysian fashion designers | Malaysian people stubs | Fashion biography stubs Hidden categories: Unreferenced BLPs from October 2008 | All unreferenced BLPs | | ||||
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