The "Quintessence" collection features materials commonly used in Vietnamese craft villages like silk yarn, along with handmade rattan and bamboo used in weaving. The designs convey the message of preserving and protecting traditional beauty while promoting the image of Vietnam to international audiences.

The "Quintessence" collection features materials commonly used in Vietnamese craft villages like silk yarn, along with handmade rattan and bamboo used in weaving.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, Hoang had to source all his materials in Italy. But with many material stores and shops across Milan closed down, it was a quite a challenge for the Vietnamese designer to complete his collection.

A cut-out dress that blends many materials, including quilted fabric and feathers.

"Quintessence" is one of two graduation projects by Phan Dang Hoang at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), Italy's largest private academy that focuses on arts and design, in Milan, and one of 30 top graduation collections selected to be presented across all the academy's virtual platforms on June 29.

Oversized hat, large jewelry and eye-catching makeup were inspired by the 1980s.

This year's judging panel includes Vogue’s editor, the talent development director of LVMH fashion group, a representative from Versace PORTS1961, among others.

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron wears Cong Tri creation

Hollywood star Charlize Theron wore a see-through shirt made by Cong Tri in ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ that aired last weekend.

Vogue showcases Cong Tri's new collection

Cong Tri’s Fall-Winter 2021 collection, which features a slew of weaving and folding techniques, is showcased in top fashion magazine Vogue.

Gwen Stefani wears Cong Tri dress for TV show

Multiple Grammy Award winner Gwen Stefani wore a dress with pants created by Cong Tri for a TV appearance.

Vietnam’s Tran Hung to show off his sustainable clothes at London Fashion Week

Vietnamese designer Tran Hung will return to London Fashion Week to showcase his Spring-Summer 2021 collection on September 18.

Hue revives old long dress fashion

The Thua Thien Hue provincial department of Culture and Sports has revived the wearing of ao dai (traditional long dress) costume in State agencies by mandating that men and women wear them.

Source: VnExpress