GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 8 | Page 107

Leslie Van, 30

launched her namesake readyto-wear brand in Paris at just 25.
Now based in Hong Kong, the
influences of East and West
inspire her collections.

Who do you admire?
I love the way Stella McCartney and
Phoebe Philo have empowered the
female silhouette by bringing in male
cuts, loose jogging pants and a relaxed
attitude while still being feminine and
never under-dressed. I have a lot of
respect for Miuccia Prada who’s
successfully lead the Italian fashion
brand for the past 30 years.