Luca Lin, a designer of Italian-Chinese heritage and a Milan graduate, began his fashion career at Max Mara Group. In 2016, he founded ACT N°1, inspired by his multicultural background, to advocate for diversity, inclusivity, and social justice, using fashion as a platform to support marginalized communities. The brand strives to promote equality and women’s rights, envisioning a world that transcends race, gender, and appearance.
Each ACT N°1 collection embodies Lin’s belief in fashion as a catalyst for change, with a focus on sourcing premium Italian deadstock fabrics to reduce waste. This commitment has earned recognition and grants from the Italian Fashion Trust in 2020 and 2022, along with support from Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maison Valentino for its Spring Summer 2023 runway show. ACT N°1 has dressed celebrities like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Luca was a finalist for the International Woolmark Prize in 2025.
