Thuy Diep
# Thuy Diep

Thuy Diep is a Vietnamese-born American fashion designer.

## Early life

As a child, under the influence of her parents who ran a tailoring school and custom-made clothing shop in her native home, Thuy began tailoring at an early age. She moved to the United States in 1981.

## Education and career

Thuy's education was at Brown University and early professional career as a Pricewaterhouse consultant. Returning to school, she attended Parsons The New School for Design.

After graduating from Parsons, Thuy held diverse jobs in the fashion industry. With Nicolas Caito, a New York-based Parisian atelier, Thuy provided draping and patternmaking services for high-end designers including Carolina Herrera, Peter Som and Zac Posen.

Following her work at Nicolas Caito, Thuy spent time at New York-based designer, United Bamboo, working throughout the design process..

In 2006, Thuy co-founded her eponymous women's fashion label THUY in New York City.

## Thuy and Little Moony

In 2006, she formed her eponymous label "Thuy"., based in the SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan, producing women’s designer ready-to-wear clothing.. Thuy was critically acclaimed and showcased in New York Fashion Week.

In 2014, Thuy and her mom "Mama Xit" formed an eco-friendly children's label called Little Moony. Designed in New York by Thuy, and made in Los Angeles by Mama Xit, the line is season neutral, is www.littlemoony.com

