(VNF) - The Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW) Spring-Summer 2017 officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City on April 25^th evening.

The opening ceremony featured new collections of three international and domestic leading designers, who are Xuan Haute Couture from France, Betty Tran from Australia, and Chung Thanh Phong from Vietnam.

At the VIFW 2017 on Day 1 (Apr. 25^th). (Source: FB/GEM Center)

During the week, fashion lovers will have a chance to contemplate nearly 20 collections by more than 20 international and domestic designers, including those from France, Australia, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Israel.

The event will also feature the latest collections by other Vietnamese designers, namely Le Thanh Hoa, Ha Linh Thu, Claret Giang Le and Le Ha.

More than 150 items is being presented by 100 fashion models in Hanoi and HCM City.

Local fashion brand names 21 Six and Xita will also be highlighted.

Organised by Multimedia JSC, a leading agency in modeling and TV reality show production, the event this year is expected to attract more international attention.

Designs of Betty Tran open the VIFW 2017. (Photo: bazaarvietnam.vn)

After four successful seasons, Vietnam International Fashion Week has become an annual cultural event that attracts domestic and international public attention. Follow its success; this Spring/Summer International Fashion Week will run until April 28^th at the GEM Center Convention Center, HCM City./.

Compiled by VNF