Thuy Diep
Thuy Diep | |
|---|---|
| Born | South Vietnam |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Known for | Establishing THUY NYC; co-launching Little Moony |
Thuy Diep is a Vietnamese-American fashion designer recognized for establishing the women's apparel brand THUY NYC and co-launching the children's wear label Little Moony.
Early life and education
Born and raised in South Vietnam, where her family operated a tailoring academy alongside a bespoke clothing business, Thuy developed her sewing skills from a young age. She relocated to the United States in 1981 and pursued higher education at Brown University followed by Parsons School of Design.
Career
Initially, Thuy worked as a consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. After completing her studies at Parsons, she collaborated with the Paris-based atelier Nicolas Caito in New York, specializing in draping and pattern development for luxury designers such as Carolina Herrera, Peter Som, and Zac Posen. Subsequently, she contributed to the design team at United Bamboo, broadening her expertise throughout the creative process. In 2006, she introduced her self-named women's ready-to-wear line, THUY NYC, headquartered in SoHo, New York City. The label received positive critical attention and was showcased during New York Fashion Week.
Thuy and Little Moony
Together with her mother, known as "Mama Xit," Thuy co-founded Little Moony in 2014. This children's clothing brand emphasizes sustainable, seasonless designs created in New York and manufactured in Los Angeles. Little Moony maintains a retail boutique located on Mulberry Street in New York City.