# House of Toi

> House of Toi is a couture and eveningwear label based in New York, Malaysia, started in 1989. Behind the label: Zang Toi. Known for couture and eveningwear shown in New York for more than three decades.

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- Country guide: https://thecastindex.com/houses/malaysian-designers
- Facts checked: 2026-10-22
- Author: Kaiser Khan (Founder & Editor)

## Quick facts

- Behind the label: Zang Toi
- Based: New York, Malaysia
- Since: 1989
- Focus: Couture and eveningwear
- Makes: Couture and eveningwear
- Trained: Parsons, New York
- Official site: https://www.zangtoi.com

## Who is behind House of Toi?

Born in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Zang Toi trained at Parsons and founded House of Toi in New York in 1989, Penang Monthly reported in 2026. He still shows in New York during fashion week, outside the CFDA’s official schedule: his Fall/Winter 2026 collection was staged at Park Avenue Christian Church in February 2026.

## Timeline

- 1989: Founds House of Toi in New York. (source: https://www.penangmonthly.com/zang-toi-the-malaysian-who-dresses-the-global-elite/)
- February 2026: Shows the Fall/Winter 2026 collection Grand Galactic Galaxy at Park Avenue Christian Church, New York. (source: https://lamag.com/fashion/designer-zang-toi-debuts-grand-galactic-galaxy-collection-at-nyfw/)

## Sources

- [House of Toi — official site](https://www.zangtoi.com) — checked 2026-10-22
- [Penang Monthly — Zang Toi profile (May 2026)](https://www.penangmonthly.com/zang-toi-the-malaysian-who-dresses-the-global-elite/) — checked 2026-10-22
- [LA Mag — Zang Toi’s Fall/Winter 2026 show](https://lamag.com/fashion/designer-zang-toi-debuts-grand-galactic-galaxy-collection-at-nyfw/) — checked 2026-10-22
- [CFDA — official New York Fashion Week schedule, February 2026](https://cfda.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Official-NYFW-Schedule_February-2026_01.13.2026.pdf) — checked 2026-10-22