Ao Dai designers present new collections with silk, ramie at fashion event
Fifteen designers presented new collections of Ao Dai, Vietnam's traditional long dress, at a fashion show featuring outfits with patterns showcasing different cultures of many countries from around the world.
The event is part of “Ao Dai – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage” which has been launched by the Vietnam Women’s Union with the primary aim of honouring the cultural value of Ao Dai. Photo: VOV News. |
A designer spends plenty of time creating an Ao Dai collection which is made up of from silk to bring comfort to people. Photo: VOV News. |
The show also aims to raise public awareness and responsibility towards preserving and promoting Ao Dai, the national costume. The outfit is widely regarded as a key part of national cultural heritage, according to the organisers of the event. Photo: VOV News. |
Fifteen designers introduce 15 Ao Dai collections inspired by the different cultural aspects of 15 countries worldwide. Photo: VOV News. |
The patterns represent different cultures of each respective country. Photo: VOV News. |
Each outfit features a famous architectural site from across the globe. Photo: VOV News. |
Each outfit features a famous architectural site from across the globe. Photo: VOV News. |
Designer Hue Nhi of Can Tho city opens the show with a collection demonstrating numerous Vietnamese patterns. Photo: VOV News. |
The event also sees Indian culture shown through an Ao Dai collection by Ngoc Han, Miss Vietnam 2010 and now a designer. In addition, German architectural sites can be seen on the outfits by designer Lan Huong. Photo: VOV News. |
Photo: VOV News. |
The function serves to promote cultural exchanges among numerous countries worldwide. Photo: VOV News. |
As many as 600 separate Ao Dai are introduced during the event. Photo: VOIV News. |
Over 400 models, including Italian, Indian, and Laotian ambassadors participate in the show. Photo: VOV News. |
A similar show is scheduled to be held at the Temple of Literature on April 9. Photo: VOV News. |
Photo: VOV News. |
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