Claudio Barbieri: The Talented Italian Fashion Producer Who Develops the Fashion Business in South-East Asia

Among the top models he manages are rising stars like Matilde Pettinari and Thanh Thuy, each of whom has graced major international runways. In addition, he has worked with famous top models such as Tu Anh and Kim Phuong.

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Claudio Barbieri is an internationally renowned fashion producer, known for his expertise in curating high-profile fashion events and managing top-tier talent.

Based in Europe, he represents the best agencies across the continent and has been instrumental in bringing emerging models to global stages.

With an eye for detail and a passion for fashion, Barbieri has organized major shows at prestigious fashion weeks and worked with leading designers. Currently expanding his influence in South-East Asia, he is opening new markets in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines, further solidifying his role as a key player in the global fashion industry.

Among the top models he manages are rising stars like Matilde Pettinari and Thanh Thuy, each of whom has graced major international runways. In addition, he has worked with famous top models such as Tu Anh and Kim Phuong.

Matilde Pettinari: An Italian Beauty

Matilde Pettinari is a 20-year-old model from Ancona, Italy, standing at 175 cm. She has made her mark in the fashion industry with notable achievements, including e-commerce campaigns for Terranova, an editorial for Collectible Dry‘s “The Mermaid”, and a Christmas TV commercial for Brosway alongside Italian actress Maria Esposito.

Matilde has walked the runway for top brands at Vietnam International Fashion Week and participated in prestigious modeling competitions, winning World Top Model Marche 2022 and World Top Model Italy 2023. She’s also worked with renowned designers like Luisa Beccaria and appeared in international fashion events in Croatia and Monte Carlo.

Recently, she expanded her career by signing with Papaya Management in Lisbon, marking the next step in her growing international presence.

Tu Anh: First Vietnamese Top Model to Walk for Chanel

Tu Anh made a breakthrough in her career by winning The Face Vietnam Season 4 in 2023, under the mentorship of Anh Thu. This victory became a pivotal milestone, launching her path toward an international modeling career.

In the same year, she showcased her talent at Vietnam International Fashion Week Fashion Week 2023, where she earned the honor of being both First Face and Vedette for numerous prestigious collections. Tu Anh opened and closed shows for renowned designers, including Vu Viet Ha, Phan Dang Hoang, Hoang Quyen, I.H.F (London), Henry KOF, Xuan Thu Nguyen (Xuan Paris), and Le Minh Ngoc (CEM).

Following her triumph, Tu Anh signed with leading international modeling agencies. She joined BeU Model Management in Vietnam, while also securing contracts with Supreme Model Management (Paris/London/New York) and Major Models (Milan). These partnerships gave her a platform to participate in major fashion weeks around the globe.

In November 2025, Tu Anh made Vietnam proud by becoming the first Vietnamese top model to walk the runway at Chanel‘s official show.

Thanh Thuy: Winner of the Renowned NMODEL Competition in Italy

Champion of Dep Tung Milimet 2022 (Beauty in Every Detail), a prestigious modeling competition in Vietnam, [Name] stands out with her ideal model measurements (height 1m78, with perfectly balanced proportions), meeting the high standards set by top fashion houses in Italy and Paris.

Her catwalk is praised for its elegance and decisiveness, while her face and expressions are perfectly suited for Haute Couture.

Before entering the world of modeling, she was a trained athlete, having honed her skills at the National Sports Training Center in Can Tho and the An Giang Sports Training Center, with a strong Taekwondo background. This athletic discipline translates into her fast learning ability, excelling in both English and dance.

In 2025, she graduated from Nguyen Tat Thanh University with a degree in Finance and Banking. Later that year, she achieved another milestone, winning the prestigious NMODEL competition in Italy.

Kim Phuong: Leading Figure in Vietnamese High Fashion

Born in 1996 in Lam Dong, Vietnam, Kim Phuong is a Vietnamese fashion model celebrated for her distinctive high-fashion look and exceptional catwalk skills.

She is widely recognized for her impressive height (1m79), well-defined proportions (77–58–87), and a style praised as being ready for the international stage.

Her career took off in 2015 when she competed in Vietnam’s Next Top Model (Cycle 6), finishing in the Top 13. Shortly after, she signed with BeU Model Management.

Phuong has since become a prominent figure in the fashion industry, walking at prestigious events like Vietnam International Fashion Week and the Elle Fashion Show. She has collaborated with top Vietnamese designers, including being the first face for designer Phuong My.

In 2023, she joined The New Mentor as part of Thanh Hang’s team, where she earned the title of Best Catwalk Model.

By 2025, Kim Phuong had expanded her career into coaching, becoming a catwalk instructor at the Claudio Barbieri Academy in Saigon, where she guides and mentors aspiring Vietnamese models.

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