Long-Nam To

Long-Nam To is a Professor and academic leader at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), currently serving as Chair of both Accessory Design and Sneaker Design. He holds an M.F.A. and B.A. in Fashion Design from Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee. His career spans over two decades in fashion, blending academic leadership with professional design experience. He has held roles such as Associate Chair of Fashion and Program Coordinator at SCAD, and previously taught at Syracuse University. His research interests focus on fashion design innovation, accessory and sneaker design, and integrating art history into educational frameworks.

Professional experience highlights include roles as a designer at Valentino SpA, Lanvin, and Superfine London, alongside founding Tô Longnam dSIGN in 2006. He has been recognized with multiple nominations from prestigious institutions like Altaroma and Vogue Italia. His academic contributions include presentations on art history, teaching methodologies, and interdisciplinary design approaches at venues like Syracuse University and the Arts of Fashion Foundation Symposium.

Long-Nam To’s work bridges academic rigor and industry practice, emphasizing sustainable design, cultural narratives in fashion, and the evolution of accessory/sneaker design as critical creative fields. His advisory roles and consultancy work reflect a commitment to mentoring emerging talent and advancing fashion education globally.