Tessa Tran Revives Chan Luu as Artistic Director, Blending California Ease with Timeless Craft

Tessa Tran, the niece of Chan Luu founder Chan Luu, has taken on the role of artistic director for the Los Angeles-based jewelry and fashion brand. After completing her studies at FIT and gaining experience through an internship with the company, she acquired the family business in 2023. Tran has transformed the label into a ready-to-wear brand while maintaining its artisan spirit, with manufacturing based in India and Vietnam. Although she has showcased her work at New York Fashion Week, she does not intend to hold a runway show. Tran aims to create timeless pieces, expressing, "I want my customers to buy something that's special." Future collections will include seashell earrings and hand-beaded brooches, highlighting layering and versatility.