Brand profile

Subtle Le Nguyen

Hanoi womenswear label founded in 2015, reinterpreting Vietnamese dress traditions as minimalist, sculptural tailoring and statement silhouettes.

HanoiOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
$$$Price

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A woman wearing Subtle Le Nguyen black scoop neck midi dress

What to know about Subtle Le Nguyen

Subtle Le Nguyen is a Hanoi-based womenswear label founded in 2015 by Jang Le and Nhat Viet. The pair reinterpret Vietnamese dress traditions and rituals through a minimalist contemporary lens, working in high-quality textiles with detailed tailoring and construction. Collections mix tailored essentials, relaxed formalwear and sculptural statement pieces in bold, feminine silhouettes, often draped, cinched or asymmetric. The brand ships internationally through SSENSE and H. Lorenzo alongside its own Hanoi retail and e-commerce, and frames longevity and intentional design rather than seasonal turnover.

Known forShirts & overshirtsTailoring

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Brand facts

Founded
2015
Origin
Hanoi, Vietnam
Made in
Vietnam
Price
$$$
Focus
Womenswear
Styles
Avant-garde, Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury

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