As the New York-based designer enters his lucky 13th year in business, he receives a prestigious award from the International Center of New York at their Gala Award Dinner on Tuesday October 8th at the Grand Hyatt in New York.

This award is given to foreign-born individuals who have made a significant contribution to life in America.

Sharing the spotlight with Zang Toi are Daisy Exposito-Ulla, Chairman and CEO of The Bravo Group and Fred H. Lang, Hammer President and CEO of Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.

Gifted with a great color sense which translates to exuberance in designs, Zang Toi is known for his crisp tailoring and luxurious designs.

"I love the idea of a woman wearing something spectacular that makes her feel and look spectacular," commented the designer last December when he showed his Archive Collection for Spring 2002.

For Spring 2003, Zang Toi stays true to his luxurious design philosophy, with a generous dash of romance thrown into it.

Unveiling the collection on September 21 at 7PM at Wallace Hall, Zang Toi's Spring 2003 collection is inspired by the romantic rose gardens of the lush Cotswold English countryside and the seductive fragrances and old-world beauty of David Austin's English Roses.

The Spring 2003 collection promises to be romantic, yet dangerously seductive.

Immediately after the show, Zang Toi and his guests will celebrate his 13th year in business with a champagne reception at the beautiful Wallace Hall venue.