LAOS
THOULANY CHANTHALANGSY – KINNALY DESIGN – LAOS
Elevating Lao Identity onto the International Stage
Thoulany Chanthalangsy, a fashion designer from Laos and founder of Kinnaly Design, represents a new generation of creators bringing the cultural identity of his country to the international fashion scene.
Based in Pakse, Champasack Province, southern Laos, Thoulany began his fashion journey in 2013, when he established Kinnaly Design.
The brand’s name was inspired by his daughter. In 2020, Kinnaly Design expanded its presence with a second location in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
Tradition Meets Contemporary Design
Thoulany’s work is defined by a distinctive balance between the rich textile heritage of Laos and contemporary fashion design.
His collections incorporate traditional Lao fabrics and craftsmanship, reinterpreting them through modern silhouettes, sophisticated tailoring and an elegant contemporary aesthetic.
Rather than simply preserving tradition, Thoulany seeks to give it a new expression, demonstrating how cultural heritage can evolve while remaining connected to its roots.
His creative inspiration is deeply connected to the cultural heritage of Laos, particularly the Champasack region, home to landmarks such as Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the spectacular Khone Phapheng Falls.
Kinnaly Design
Kinnaly Design has become a recognized name within the Lao fashion scene, particularly in the local high-end market.
The brand works with handwoven textiles and traditional weaving techniques, combining the authenticity of Lao craftsmanship with modern fashion production.
Under Thoulany’s creative direction, Kinnaly Design has developed an identity that celebrates Lao heritage while presenting it in a refined and contemporary way.
The result is fashion that feels distinctly Lao, yet speaks to an increasingly international audience.
Laos on the International Runway
Thoulany Chanthalangsy has brought this vision beyond Laos, representing his country on the international fashion stage through the ASEAN Fashion Designers Showcase (AFDS).
His participation in the JF3 Fashion Festival in Jakarta presented Lao fashion through a contemporary lens, highlighting the beauty of traditional textiles, patterns and craftsmanship.
His collection, presented under the concept “Elevating Lao Identity onto the International Stage,” demonstrated how Lao cultural heritage can be transformed into sophisticated contemporary fashion.
The presentation formed part of Elysian Currents: A Southeast Asian Fantasy in Couture, alongside designers representing other countries from the region.
A New Expression of Lao Fashion
Thoulany Chanthalangsy represents a vision of fashion in which tradition is not simply something inherited from the past, but a source of inspiration for the future.
Through Kinnaly Design, he continues to build a bridge between Lao craftsmanship and contemporary international fashion, bringing the distinctive identity of Laos to new audiences.
His work is a celebration of heritage, creativity and modern Lao identity, demonstrating the growing influence and diversity of Southeast Asian fashion.
THOULANY CHANTHALANGSY | KINNALY DESIGN | LAOS
Heritage. Elegance. A New Lao Expression.
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Thoulany Chanthalangsy — Kinnaly Design, Laos
Water for All - One Drop, One Life
Saving Children's Lives - Bringing Air Water to Africa
Help Us Bring Clean and Safe Water to Zimbabwe & Africa’s Most Vulnerable Communities
Every day, millions of children in Africa face the harsh reality of contaminated water sources, which lead to preventable diseases and even death. In Zimbabwe, the situation is dire: unsafe water, drought, and a lack of access to clean, drinkable water are causing irreversible harm to communities—especially children.
But there’s hope. Together, we can bring a sustainable solution that saves lives and transforms communities.
What is Air to Water?
Air to Water generators is a life-changing innovation that harnesses the power of the atmosphere to create pure, drinkable water. The Air Water units extract moisture from the air, turning it into clean, safe water for drinking, cooking, and sanitation.
This breakthrough technology is more than just an invention—it's a lifeline.
Why Air Water for Africa?
- Safe Drinking Water: The Air Water units provide access to clean, uncontaminated water, reducing the spread of waterborne diseases that harm children.
- Sustainable Solution: Air Water units work in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, making them ideal for regions facing water scarcity.
- Empowering Communities: By providing Air Water to communities, we empower them to take control of their water sources, reducing dependence on expensive bottled water, microplastics or unsafe wells.
- Impacting Children’s Health: Children are particularly vulnerable to waterborne diseases, which can be fatal. Over 3,000 children die every day in Africa for not having access to safe drinkable water. Air Water ensures that they have access to safe drinking water, drastically improving their health and future.
Water for All - One Drop, One Life
Why Zimbabwe and Africa?
In Zimbabwe and many parts of Africa, water shortages and contamination are devastating, especially for young children. Every year, millions of children under the age of five die from preventable water-related diseases like cholera, dysentery, and typhoid.
AirWater’s solution can reduce these numbers dramatically by providing clean water directly from the air, turning a climate challenge into a life-saving opportunity.
How You Can Make a Difference
We need your help to bring AirWater units to Zimbabwe and other African nations. Your contribution will provide:
- Life-saving clean water for communities in need
- Improved health and hygiene for children and families
- A sustainable future for generations to come
Donate & Support Life
Your donation can directly fund the installation of Air Water units in Zimbabwe and other African nations. Whether it’s a single unit or a contribution toward a larger project, every dollar counts.
One Drop, One Life
Partner with Us
We are looking for corporate sponsors, NGOs, and community leaders to join us in this life-changing mission. Together, we can reach more communities and make an even bigger impact.
The Impact of Your Support
By supporting this campaign, you are not just donating—you are creating a ripple effect of positive change that will be felt for generations to come.
Here’s how your donation can change lives:
- $1 can always help, one drop, one life.
- $ Any amount will be added to buy Air Water Generators from 10 liters up.
- $2,000 can provide one AirWater unit that generates 200 liters every day of pure mineral water, providing safe water to a community of 200 people.
- $7,000 can set up a full water system, benefiting a school or health clinic in a rural area with 500 liters every day.
- $28,000 can fund a project that supports multiple villages with access to water, schools, hospitals and education on hygiene, and community development generating 1,000 up to 5,000 liters of pure rich mineral and safe water per day.
Stories of Hope
“Before AirWater, we had to walk miles to fetch water, and it was unsafe. Now, we have clean water right here from the air we breath, and our children are healthier. We no longer fear the diseases that once took so many lives.” – A mother from a village in Zimbabwe
WFW ENVIRONMENT
Environment
Dyeing Issues
Environment
At WFE we are focused in how to make global fashion green and sustainable. Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions, dries up water sources, and pollutes rivers and streams. What's more, 85% of all textiles go to the dump each year (UNECE, 2018), and washing some types of clothes sends significant amount of micro-plastics into the ocean. Global fashion also consumes 93 billion metric tons of clean water each year, about half of what Americans drink annually.
Cotton
Dyeing Issues
Environment
Cotton is an especially thirsty crop. For example, one kilogram of cotton used to produce a pair of jeans can consume 7,500 to 10,000 liters of water—the amount a person would drink over 10 years. Cotton production also requires pesticides and insecticides, which pollute the soil; runoff from fertilized cotton fields carry the excess nutrients to water bodies, causing eutrophication and algal blooms.
Dyeing Issues
Dyeing Issues
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The dyeing process for fabrics, which uses toxic chemicals, is responsible for 17 to 20 percent of global industrial water pollution.
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To feed the fashion industry’s need for wood pulp to make fabrics like rayon, viscose and other fabrics, 70 million tons of trees are cut down each year. That number is expected to double by 2034, speeding deforestation in some of the world’s endangered forests.
Planet Warming CO2
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Planet Warming CO2
The fashion industry produces 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 each year, according to a MacArthur Foundation study. In 2018, it resulted in more greenhouse gas emissions than the carbon emission produced by France, Germany and the UK all together. Polyester, which is actually plastic made from fossil fuels, is used for about 65 percent of all clothing, and consumes 70 million barrels of oil each year. In addition, the fashion industry uses large amounts of fossil fuel-based plastic for packaging and hangers.
Recycle
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Planet Warming CO2
Less than one percent of clothing is recycled to make new clothes. The fibers in clothing are polymers, long chains of chemically linked molecules. Washing and wearing clothing shortens and weaken these polymers, so by the time a garment is discarded, the polymers are too short to turn into a strong new fabric. In addition, most of today’s textile-to-textile recycling technologies cannot separate out dyes, contaminants, or even a combination of fabrics such as polyester and cotton.
As a result, over 53 million metric tons of discarded clothing are incinerated or go to landfills each year. If sent to a landfill, clothes made from natural fabrics like cotton and linen may degrade in Exhibitions to months, but synthetic fabrics can take up to 200 years to break down. And as they do, they produce methane, a powerful global warming greenhouse gas.
Micro-Plastics
Working Conditions
Working Conditions
Micro-plastics are almost everywhere in today's life, harm marine life and biodiversity. Micro-plastics have already been found in our food, water and air—one study found that Americans eat 74,000 micro-plastic particles each year. And while there is growing concern about this, the risks to human health are still not well understood.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions
Working Conditions
Of the 75 million factory workers around the world, it’s estimated that only 2% earn a living wage. To keep brands from moving to another country or region with lower costs, factories limit wages and are disinclined to spend money to improve working conditions. Moreover, workers often live in areas with waterways polluted by the chemicals from textile dyeing.