It all started the day Ashlyn came back from her sewing camp at 6 years old. She was obsessed! She loves designing then draping, pinning and sewing. 

Ashlyn also loves to help others. She can’t help but empathize those less fortunate around her. She wants to use her gift of design to benefit those in need. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ashlyn started making masks for frontline workers. She couldn’t believe hearing about the PPE shortages and she wants to protect the heroes who are keeping us safe and healthy. She was then named People’s Hero by E! People’s Choice award at the end of 2020. She had since made 1000 masks.

Ashlyn has shown her collection at five fashion shows, three (2021, 2020, 2017) of which are during New York Fashion Week and one during Paris Fashion Week. Her style is avant garde and out of this world. She designs custom dresses for women and girls attending galas, graduations and special occasions. She was named one of the youngest Asian American fashion designers.

At the beginning of 2021 still in the midst of the pandemic, she saw news of Asian elders being bullied, hurt and murdered. She collected all her strength and energy to start not one but 2 rallies to #standforasians and Stop AAPI Hate. Since, she has spoken at numerous other rallies and conferences against racism and hate towards love and unity. She started combining her fashion and activism and believes that fashion gives people an identity and a voice. She's been written up in Teen Vogue and Seventeen Magazine Voice of Change and named PopSugar 21 under 21 Unstoppable Women amongst various other local and national news channels in the US, Asia and France. She was also invited to tell her story at The Ellen Show with Tiffany Haddish. She spoke at the United Nations International Day of Peace in Sept 2022 to End Racism and Build Peace. Ashlyn continues to create change and positive impacts to both youth and adults around her. She shares her generosity, love and kindness to those in need. Her collection last year during NYFW is called "Beneath the Surface" to encourage us to look beyond everyone's skin color. Last year during Paris Fashion Week, she debuted her collection inspired by Bruce Lee's "Be Water." Her designs will be fluid, multidimensional and to be viewed from multiple angles to remind us that we are all three dimensional beings not to be stereotyped.

This year’s solo show at NYFW, Ashlyn shares her mental health journey though all the ups and downs of being a teen, fashion designer and an activist called “Unseen.” It describes how she has felt her voice is not heard to how everyone can find strength in themselves and those around them to rise again to heal. She’s named by Vogue Hong Kong as one of three Designers to Watch.

We want to share our journey with you! We hope that on the way, you will help Ashlyn in her journey!

Ashlyn So

She is now 15 and has been designing her own clothes ever since she discovered sewing at the age of 6! She has been picking out her own outfits since she was 15 months old. Her mom finally gave up on what she was going to wear by the time she was 18 months old. 

While pursuing her fashion endeavors, Ashlyn is known for her activism in fashion by fighting for justice and equality for the marginalized communities, including members of the Asian American and African American communities, by organizing rallies and speaking engagements to empower others. Her out of ordinary creativity will inspire and surprise you.

Angela Wu

Ashlyn’s Momager, Agent, & Chauffeur. When she’s not managing, Angela is an architect and has been designing tall buildings all over the world.

Through fashion activism, we believe a person’s fashion style is a significant element of one’s voice that should be welcomed and respected.