MEET DESIGNER NGUYEN HA NHAT HUY – JUDGE OF RLSD VIETNAM 2026
Following the tremendous success of our previous season, RLSD Viet Nam 2026 is deeply honoured to welcome back Designer Nguyen Ha Nhat Huy as our Chief Judge.
Beyond being a celebrated designer for renowned models, actors, and singers, Nguyen Ha Nhat Huy has solidified his creative prowess by building and developing a personal brand with a distinct signature style. Interestingly, before becoming a prestigious name in the fashion industry, his academic background was actually in Electronic Engineering.
His career-defining pivot into fashion began in 2003 when he brilliantly won the Swarovski Award at the Vietnam Collection Grand Prix. Driven by a fierce passion, he completed an advanced fashion design course in 2004, organised by the FaDin Fashion Academy in collaboration with the French Fashion Academy, officially laying the foundation for his illustrious career.
The return of Designer Nguyen Ha Nhat Huy to the judging panel promises to bring sharp professional insights and invaluable experience to our contestants. This will be a golden opportunity for the RLSD Viet Nam 2026 participants to learn, refine their skills, and confidently break through on their own journey of passion.
✨ Connect with Designer Nguyen Ha Nhat Huy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nhathuy.nguyen.376
MEET JUDGE OANH HOANG – CHIEF JUDGE OF RLSD VIETNAM 2026
RLSD Viet Nam 2026 is deeply honoured to introduce Designer Oanh Hoang – Creative Design Manager at Desino. As one of our Chief Judges, she will directly mentor and evaluate this year’s aspiring talents.
With over 10 years of industry experience, Oanh Hoang is driven by a profound ambition to bring Vietnamese craftsmanship to the global stage. She constantly seeks a balance between the intricacy of traditional handwork and modern production processes. Standing at this intersection, she breathes new life into leather—a material often perceived as “traditional”—making it more contemporary and accessible while strictly preserving national identity.
In her role as a Judge, Oanh Hoang does not seek generic perfection. Instead, she highly values designs that demonstrate:
“A product may not be perfect, but if it is authentic and has a clear direction, it deserves recognition.” – This is the core message she wishes to share with all contestants.
The presence of Judge Oanh Hoang will undoubtedly provide participants with fresh perspectives on functional design thinking and a renewed sense of pride in Vietnamese artisanal values.
✨ Connect with Judge Oanh Hoang via her personal accounts:
INTRODUCING JUDGE NGUYEN THANH NHAN: THE MASTER OF HANDCRAFTED FOOTWEAR
RLSD Viet Nam 2026 is profoundly honoured to welcome Artisan Nguyen Thanh Nhan – Founder and Director of Viet Anh Shoes Company, a true symbol of passion and mastery in Vietnamese handcrafted shoemaking.
A Resilient Journey and Golden Milestones: Beyond being a successful entrepreneur who has built a large scale craft village ecosystem, he is an artisan with a remarkable portfolio of achievements:
The participation of Judge Nguyen Thanh Nhan promises to bring practical, “real-world” perspectives, helping contestants appreciate the value of meticulousness and the “artisan spirit” within every design.
✨ Find more information about Viet Anh Shoes:
Josslyn Shi from California College of Art has been crowned Overall Winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition at a glittering final event held at the U.S. Embassy in London.
We were lucky enough to chat to Graeme about his now year-old business Molleé and the importance of using only the finest leather.
Meet one of our 45 shortlisted individuals in the running to become the next leader in leather fashion.
Real people, real style. Direct from the streets.
