Ao Dai - Vietnamese traditional custom to be displayed in New York
Designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam’s Ao Dai (Vietnamese national dress) collection, called Sen Vang (Golden Lotus), has been chosen for the first catwalk event at the 26th Couture Fashion Week New York, which starts on September 8.
A model wears a design from the Sen Vang (Golden Lotus) collection by Do Trinh Hoai Nam, who will open the Couture Fashion Week New York 2017 in September.
|
The designs use traditional patterns from the 19th century and are embroidered with images of lotuses and water puppets. A group of Vietnamese and American fashion models will appear on the catwalk.
The seven-day event will feature the latest collections by more than 30 well-known designers from many countries, such as Arie Cedeno of Dominica, Carlos Benguigui of Venezuela and Catalin Botezatu of Romania.
A dozen of couture and luxury fashion shows will be featured. Nam’s collection will open the event together with two designers from Asian countries.
Born in Hanoi, Nam began his love for fashion when he was 13 years old. He started his career as a tailor in his village, Xuan Dinh, which is famous for handicraft products.
In 2003, he rose to fame after winning the Vietnam Collection Grand Prix 2014 presented by Vietnam Design Institute and became one of the finalists at Mercedes Benz Asia Fashion Week 2014.
Nam has attended leading fashion events at home and abroad. His ao dai collections have impressed Vietnamese and foreigners. He has worked with movie stars and pop idols and now owns a garment and fashion company as well as a model agency.
His shops in Hanoi and northern provinces offer around 80 designs and accessories each, with a new collection each year. His elegant and eye-catching pieces, using high-quality silk, satin, cotton, and line, are considered glamorous. “My dream is to bring our ao dai to the world,” said the 42-year-old.
18:38, 2025/01/30
Urenco strives for a cleaner environment in Hanoi
Innovation in garbage collection vehicles is an important step in ensuring environmental sanitation, contributing to building a civilized, clean and beautiful urban area in a sustainable direction.
09:55, 2025/01/26
Hanoi promotes urban decorations for Tet
The "Bright - Green - Clean - Beautiful" movement demonstrates Hanoi's unwavering commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection.
22:21, 2025/01/15
Hanoi to increase supply of essential goods by 30%-35% for Tet
Authorities in Hanoi planned to prevent price hikes during the national holiday by stocking up on goods and ensuring food supplies.
22:39, 2025/01/01
Hanoi works to ensure merry Tet
The move aims to make the best preparations for the traditional Tet celebrations.
17:37, 2024/12/30
Channel needed to expand Hanoi's OCOP products: Experts
Hanoi has devised a plan to boost the sale of OCOP products by creating OCOP venues associated with rural tourism and craft village visits in the city.
21:24, 2024/12/28
Rising Like Bamboo: Vietnamese Identity on the Global Stage
The Vietnam International Awards 2024 brings together outstanding individuals, compassionate hearts, and promising young talents, all united by a common goal: to connect and spread the positive values of the Vietnamese community worldwide.
- Circular economy requires solid waste management in Hanoi
- Hanoi's top priority is to keep students safe while traveling
- Hanoi pioneers in using interoperable smart cards for public transport
- Hanoi to establish customer service hub for administrative reform
- Hanoi tops country for blood donation in 2024
- Hanoi disseminates safe eating practices