Behind the label: Thu Thu

Founded in 2010, Thu Thu is the brainchild of designer Thuy Duong Nguyen. Born in Vietnam, the 26-year-old studied fashion in Berlin, Germany, and interned as a stylist at MTV Germany before starting her own label. The catalyst for her first collection was a trip to the Vietnamese town of Sapa, where she discovered vintage fabrics made by Hmong tribeswomen.

made from repurposed blankets and skirts from Sapa, Thu Thu's designs feature simple silhouettes with an urban edge. Each piece of fabric, which had been hand-woven by the Hmong women over a period of several months to celebrate the birth of a child, is unique. Playing with bold prints and contrasting colours, Nguyen combines these traditional fabrics with other materials. Think all-over patterns or details on collars, sleeves and pockets. This is a label that will set you worlds apart from fast-fashion norms.

Thu Thu's signature biker jacket (HK$6,750), with colourful embroidered panels and leather sleeves, and the flirty lilac tribal-print mini skirt (both right; HK$3,500). We also love the tomboy-style gilet (left; HK$5,500), which comes in a rich navy suede.