Behind each Chan Luu design is a story inspired by nature, world cultures and the purity of Chan's design aesthetic. Originally from Vietnam, Chan Luu moved to Boston and later Los Angeles to earn a degree in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Design in 1975. She opened her own boutique in 1982 and began designing her own accessories in 1996. Chan's pieces have been featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Harper Bazaar and InStyle.

Her designs have been worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Mischa Barton, Sandra Bullock, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore and Janet Jackson.