“Elegance, empowerment, and innovation — the timeless hallmarks of Emily Sy.”
👗 Redefining Fashion and Empowerment
Emily Sy, a name that has become synonymous with elegance, innovation, and empowerment, continues to redefine the global fashion landscape. With more than three decades of experience, Emily has elevated fashion beyond aesthetics — transforming it into a powerful platform for women’s empowerment, sustainability, and creative expression.
📸 Emily Sy — where art, empowerment, and couture meet.
🎓 A Strong Foundation in Design and Leadership
A graduate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (1992) with a degree in Fashion Design and Applied Arts, and certified in Retail Management from Fresno City College, California (2021), Emily Sy combines artistic excellence with business acumen.
As the CEO of Emily Sy Couture USA and ESY Runway Fashion Production USA, she has built an empire that represents sophistication, inclusivity, and empowerment. Based in San Francisco, California, Emily has showcased her work on prestigious international stages such as:
- 🗽 New York Fashion Week
- 🇬🇧 London Fashion Week
- 🇫🇷 Paris Fashion Week
- 🇵🇭 Philippine Fashion Week
- 🎬 Hollywood Prestige Fashion Week
📸 Emily Sy’s designs grace the world’s most prestigious runways.
💫 Founder, Publisher, and Philanthropist
Emily’s impact extends beyond design. As Co-Founder and Director of the Weidenfeller Foundation USA and Publisher of The ICONS Magazine, she bridges fashion, philanthropy, and media.
“With The ICONS Magazine, my goal is to capture the global essence of fashion — celebrating not only style, but the inspiring individuals behind it.” — Emily Sy
Each issue of The ICONS Magazine celebrates creativity, diversity, and the ever-evolving spirit of global fashion.
📸 Through The ICONS Magazine, Emily highlights creativity and cultural unity.
🌍 Fashion as a Force for Change
Emily Sy’s work reflects her deep commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. She believes that fashion is not just about luxury — it’s about empowerment, opportunity, and self-expression.
By mentoring young women and providing them platforms to showcase their work, Emily ensures that future generations of female designers have a voice in an industry historically defined by exclusivity.
“When women design, they tell their stories through fabric, color, and form. Fashion becomes freedom.” — Emily Sy
📸 Empowering women through fashion — Emily Sy’s lifelong mission.
💖 Philanthropy Meets Style
Through her leadership at the Weidenfeller Foundation USA, Emily merges fashion with social good. Her initiatives focus on sustainable fashion, economic empowerment, and community development. She uses her global influence to promote inclusivity, making fashion a catalyst for change rather than a symbol of exclusivity.
📸 Fashion with heart — Emily Sy leads with compassion and creativity.
🏆 Global Awards and Recognition
Emily’s excellence and advocacy have earned her prestigious international awards, including:
- Most Influential Women in Fashion 2025 – Philippine Fashion Awards
- Fashion Visionary of the Year 2025 – Icons of Change Awards
- Exceptional Woman of Strength & Outstanding International Fashion Designer 2025 – Global Business Leaders Award
- Outstanding Global Fashion Designer & Philanthropist USA 2024 – Amerika Prestige Awards
- International Fashion Design & Entrepreneurship Excellence Award 2024 – Lustre Global Awards, Las Vegas
- Top 100 International Iconic Women of the Year 2023–2024 – India
- International Bridal Designer of the Year 2023 – Manila International Fashion Week
- Most Outstanding Fashion Designer 2023 – Amerika Excellence Awards
📸 Award-winning creativity — Emily Sy’s global recognition continues to inspire.
🌟 A Timeless Icon in Global Fashion
Emily Sy is more than an international fashion designer — she is a visionary, mentor, and changemaker. Her legacy is defined by creativity, compassion, and courage. Through her designs and advocacy, she reminds the world that true fashion is not about trends, but about transformation.
“Fashion should inspire — but more importantly, it should uplift and empower.” — Emily Sy
📸 Emily Sy — redefining fashion as a movement of empowerment and purpose.