Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025: Vietnamese trailblazers reshaping creativity and art

Jul 18, 2025

Với niềm đam mê cháy bỏng và tinh thần không ngừng thử nghiệm, những nhà lãnh đạo Gen.T này đang định nghĩa lại ranh giới của sự sáng tạo, để lại dấu ấn không thể phai mờ trong dòng chảy nghệ thuật đương đại

Cover Gen.T leaders are reshaping the contours of creativity, leaving a lasting impression on the current of contemporary art

Gen.T leaders are reshaping the contours of creativity, leaving a lasting impression on the current of contemporary art

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With a spirit of fearless experimentation, these Gen.T leaders are reshaping the contours of creativity, leaving a lasting impression on the current of contemporary art.

The Gen.T generation represents standout figures across diverse fields: technology, business, finance, culture, education, cuisine and sport. Each of them carries a singular story shaped by bold ideas, pioneering perspectives and a desire to create lasting value. Their presence at Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 is not just a personal milestone but also a powerful affirmation of Vietnam’s young leadership and its growing stature in the Asian landscape.

Gen.T leaders open up new “territories” for creativity and art

Art and creativity are, at heart, the soul of progress. Beyond the interplay of colours, sounds, gestures or forms, they serve as a profound language that interprets the world, connects people, and above all, invites new dimensions of thought.

Driven by curiosity and a will to push boundaries, the four Gen.T leaders below are helping to expand the realm of creativity, bringing Vietnamese culture into global conversations and etching their voices onto the canvas of contemporary art. Each of them stands as living proof of the courage to imagine, to act, and to go beyond limits.

Above Cuong Dam – Co-founder of C.Dam & Founder of Chats by C.Dam

Cuong Dam – Co-founder of C.Dam & Founder of Chats by C.Dam

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Informed by the metaphysical philosophy of its founder Cuong Dam , C.Dam embraces existential fashion that celebrates aesthetics, balance and inner freedom. Marking its place in the high-end fashion sphere, C.Dam has collaborated with international names such as OUNASS, Farfetch and Galeries Lafayette, while steadily extending its reach overseas. Since 2022, a series of immersive art events—Inflowing, Rendezvous, Paramount—has shaped the C.Dam ecosystem, a brand built on the belief in “the god inside every person”.

Above Tuan Le – Founder, CEO and Creative Director of The Lab Saigon and The Lab Concepts

Tuan Le – Founder, CEO and Creative Director of The Lab Saigon and The Lab Concepts

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Tuan Le is a man who delivers on his vision. As head of The Lab Saigon, a design firm that has worked with Apple, the CDC, Sun Life, Muji and Meta, he also pours energy into personal ventures. These include the beloved French bakery Bakes, the green tea brand Matte, Taiwanese eatery Yeshi, Vietnam’s highest sky lounge Blank, and a non-profit initiative creating creative libraries for schools in rural communities.

Above Lan Vy Tran – Founder of Aota

Lan Vy Tran – Founder of Aota

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Lan Vy Tran founded Aota to champion independent designers across Asia. More than a retail platform, Aota operates as a full ecosystem, offering support in finance, operations, production, marketing and distribution. This allows designers to work effectively and adapt swiftly to change. Beyond her role at Aota, she is also a senior advisor at Phillips, one of the world’s leading auction houses.

Above Tran Tuan Viet – Photographer

Tran Tuan Viet – Photographer

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Tran Tuan Viet has helped introduce Vietnam’s rich beauty to a global audience. Widely recognised as the Vietnamese photographer with the most features on National Geographic platforms, he rose to prominence with Making Incense in 2017. A firm believer in the narrative power of photography, he has contributed more than 1,000 works to the “Wonders of Vietnam” initiative by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, showcased on Google Arts & Culture. He also held a solo exhibition in Hollywood, supported by Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

In a time of rapid transformation across Vietnam and the region, these Gen.T leaders reflect a spirit of brave thinking and relentless doing, pushing boundaries to forge new paths. Together, they are helping shape a more prosperous and sustainable future for Vietnam and the broader Asian community.

This marks the first year Tatler Vietnam joins the Gen.T Asia community. We look forward to continuing this journey alongside a passionate generation of young leaders, sharing their stories and championing progress across every arena in the years to come.