PHUONG UYEN LE
CREATIVE BIO:
An emerging designer and artist based in Sydney Australia, Raised in Adelaide, South Australia Phuong has always been curious about the world of art and science as a child, her love and passion for art and design nourished in her early adult life where she began her journey pursuing her career in the creative industry. During her early pursuits, Le has interned for various fashion labels where she ac- cumulated tremendous knowledge in the design process, quality control, outsourcing and patternmaking within the business itself. As a current employee as a stylist for an Australian fashion brand ‘KOOKAI’, Le continues to expand her knowledge within the business during her last year of study at Whitehouse Institute of Design. Phuong Le’s work captures aspects of her personality by combining the arts and sciences to produce designs that reflect her as a designer and individual. Her craft encapsulates neutral harmonious hues with strong and bold silhouettes that incorporates both visual and tactile texture that communicate her aesthetic and distinct personal style that is evident across all her creations.
An emerging designer and artist based in Sydney Australia, Raised in Adelaide, South Australia Phuong has always been curious about the world of art and science as a child, her love and passion for art and design nourished in her early adult life where she began her journey pursuing her career in the creative industry. During her early pursuits, Le has interned for various fashion labels where she ac- cumulated tremendous knowledge in the design process, quality control, outsourcing and patternmaking within the business itself. As a current employee as a stylist for an Australian fashion brand ‘KOOKAI’, Le continues to expand her knowledge within the business during her last year of study at Whitehouse Institute of Design. Phuong Le’s work captures aspects of her personality by combining the arts and sciences to produce designs that reflect her as a designer and individual. Her craft encapsulates neutral harmonious hues with strong and bold silhouettes that incorporates both visual and tactile texture that communicate her aesthetic and distinct personal style that is evident across all her creations.
DESIGN STATEMENT:
The collection project Astria Porta is developed through the exploration of the architectural and technological aspects of sci-fi culture and the world of art and sculpture. This capsule collection deconstructs the classic trench coat to create pieces that are bold and interesting through the use of natural fibres. The target market for the range consists of self-expressive and artistic individuals that desire a statement. (Although some pieces can be worn by both men and women), this collection is primarily targeted at the female demographic. The hero coat features an exaggerated shawl collar, lantern sleeves which all incorporate repetition, rhythm, and the element of transition in its intricate detail of texture to further emphasize the silhouette in an interesting way. This garment also features an empire-line belt placement to enhance the femininity of the female silhouette. The trench coat is a classic staple that will always be a wardrobe essential (Vogue, 2024). This look, inspired by the ‘trench coat,’ incorporates soft harmonious hues—a palette that always exudes elegance (The Nord Room, 2024)—with strong key shapes and textures that reflect these two worlds in an interesting, unique, and minimalistic way.
