"I want to bring energy to people and help them experience more joy in life. Clothing has the power to transform how we see ourselves and to fill us with strength."
— Christine Phung
We are pleased to share Christine Phung's latest conversation with Linda, where she reflects on her creative journey, the values that drive her work, and her vision of fashion as a powerful tool for self-expression.
After beginning her career at Lemaire, See by Chloé, Baby Dior and Lacoste, Christine founded her eponymous label, receiving both the Grand Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris and the ANDAM Prize. She later served as Artistic Director of Maison Leonard and Image Artistic Director for Princesse Tam Tam.
Today, through her independent brand, Christine creates sustainable collections made in Europe, combining architectural silhouettes, vibrant colours and responsible craftsmanship. Her work explores clothing not only as an object of design but as a source of confidence, identity and empowerment.
Arriving in Paris at the age of seventeen without professional connections, and born to a Cambodian father and a French mother, Christine built her career through resilience, curiosity and an unwavering commitment to creation.
In this conversation, Christine discusses:
- Building a career in the highly competitive luxury fashion industry without connections.
- Resilience in the face of rejection, from being turned down by ENSCI to presenting collections during Paris Fashion Week.
- The inspiration behind her bold, geometric and colourful aesthetic.
- Identity, her journey to Cambodia, and the place of women in leadership within the fashion industry.
- Why being a woman over forty has become a strength in challenging stereotypes and redefining leadership.
This inspiring conversation explores creativity, resilience, female leadership and the transformative power of fashion.
Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHxzG7XOGbE
