Fashion Forward: The Intersection of Style and Politics with Zang Toi

The New York Young Republican Club is excited to host a one-of-a-kind event, "Fashion Forward: The Intersection of Style and Politics," featuring a Q& A featuring Zang Toi, an acclaimed fashion designer. This unique speaker series event will explore the powerful role that fashion plays in political spheres and personal expression.

When: Tuesday, March 18th

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Price: $25 for Members / $35 for Non-Members*

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Location: The Auction House, 300 E 89th St, New York, NY 10128

*One free drink with purchase of ticket

We can't wait to see you there!

About Zang: Zang Toi is a renowned Fashion Designer who has built a tradition of elegance for over 30 years. 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. 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, Joan Collin, Patti LaBelle, Mia Farrow, Eartha Kitt, Ivana Trump , Gong Li, Carol Alt, Marla Maples, Fran Drescher, Kelly Bensimon, Eva Longoria, Devon Aoki, 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.

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