When was PETER DO founded?

2018, according to the sources listed on this page.

What does PETER DO make?

Womenswear and menswear, and the unisex line PD-168. It is known for precise, tailoring-led womenswear, produced to order.

Where did the designer of PETER DO train?

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York; then Celine under Phoebe Philo, and Derek Lam.

Designers / Vietnam · Ready-to-wear

PETER DO

Peter Do

PETER DO is a ready-to-wear label based in New York, started in 2018. Behind the label: Peter Do. It is known for precise, tailoring-led womenswear, produced to order. Latest milestone on record (September 2025): Launches PD-168, a lower-priced unisex line.

By Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor · Facts checked 22 October 2026 · Editorial policy

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Quick facts

PETER DO at a glance

Behind the label: Peter Do
Based: New York, Vietnam
Since: 2018
Focus: Ready-to-wear
Makes: Womenswear and menswear, and the unisex line PD-168
Trained: Fashion Institute of Technology, New York; then Celine under Phoebe Philo, and Derek Lam
Official site: peterdo.net ↗
Instagram: @the.peterdo ↗

The person and the label

Who is behind PETER DO?

Born in Biên Hòa, Peter Do moved to Philadelphia at 14, studied at FIT and worked at Celine under Phoebe Philo before launching his New York label in 2018, according to the label and the LVMH Prize. He was creative director of Helmut Lang from 2023 until his exit was confirmed in November 2024, and in September 2025 launched PD-168, a lower-priced unisex line.

Timeline

PETER DO, dated

2014Wins the inaugural LVMH Graduate Prize. Source ↗
2020Finalist for the LVMH Prize. Source ↗
May 2023Named creative director of Helmut Lang; his exit is confirmed in November 2024. Source ↗
September 2025Launches PD-168, a lower-priced unisex line. Source ↗

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Sources

PETER DO — About (official site) checked 22 October 2026
LVMH Prize — Peter Do checked 22 October 2026
LVMH Prize — 2020 edition checked 22 October 2026
FHCM — Peter Do house page checked 22 October 2026
W Magazine — Peter Do leaves Helmut Lang (November 2024) checked 22 October 2026
Hypebeast — PD-168 launch (September 2025) checked 22 October 2026

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Quick answers

PETER DO, answered

Who is behind PETER DO?: Peter Do. PETER DO is a ready-to-wear label based in New York.
When was PETER DO founded?: 2018, according to the sources listed on this page.
What does PETER DO make?: Womenswear and menswear, and the unisex line PD-168. It is known for precise, tailoring-led womenswear, produced to order.
Where did the designer of PETER DO train?: Fashion Institute of Technology, New York; then Celine under Phoebe Philo, and Derek Lam.