Mai Van Anh
Vietnam
Born in a backward mountainous region of northern Vietnam, where for us fashion was just something to wear, I had the opportunity to meet my uncle, a garment worker in a nearby town. He gave me experiences with fashion and instilled in me the initial belief that I would one day become a fashion designer. Despite the difficulties along the way, I have now almost completed my fashion design course at Hanoi University of Architecture. And my childhood dream is nearly a reality.