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Miss Nhu Van wears a design by Van Thanh Cong, featuring a tasseled headpiece creating a dramatic effect on stage. Photo: Trung Dung |
Newly crowned Miss Universe Vietnam, Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh, modeled an outfit from designer Trung Dinh's "Light of the East" collection. She expressed her delight at participating in such a large-scale event celebrating the ao dai, featuring dozens of designers.
The third annual Vietnam Heritage Ao Dai Fest kicked off on 24/7 with a range of activities, including fashion shows and an exhibition showcasing ao dai from 50 designers across the country.
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Runner-up Huong Ly models an unconventional ao dai with detachable, floral-embellished sleeves. Photo: Trung Dung |
Miss Nhu Van wears a design by Van Thanh Cong, featuring a tasseled headpiece creating a dramatic effect on stage. Photo: Trung Dung
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Cai luong artist Vo Minh Lam (right) accompanies a model on the runway in a dragon-motif outfit. Photo: Trung Dung |
Runner-up Huong Ly models an unconventional ao dai with detachable, floral-embellished sleeves. Photo: Trung Dung
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Kieu Hang wears an outfit from designer Minh Chau's "Phoenix Dance" collection, inspired by the phoenix, a symbol of rebirth. The ao dai features a halter neckline, tassels, and is paired with a traditional non quai thao (conical hat). Photo: Trung Dung |
Cai luong artist Vo Minh Lam (right) accompanies a model on the runway in a dragon-motif outfit. Photo: Trung Dung
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Top 5 Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2025, Hoang Kim Ngan, showcases an outfit from designer Dung Nguyen's "Imperial City" collection. Photo: Trung Dung |
Kieu Hang wears an outfit from designer Minh Chau's "Phoenix Dance" collection, inspired by the phoenix, a symbol of rebirth. The ao dai features a halter neckline, tassels, and is paired with a traditional non quai thao (conical hat). Photo: Trung Dung
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Transgender beauty queen Ha Tam Nhu models the "Golden Dawn" ao dai by designer Huong Queen. Photo: Trung Dung |
Top 5 Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2025, Hoang Kim Ngan, showcases an outfit from designer Dung Nguyen's "Imperial City" collection. Photo: Trung Dung
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Nguyen Vinh Ha Phuong wears an ao dai with an extended train. Photo: Trung Dung |
Transgender beauty queen Ha Tam Nhu models the "Golden Dawn" ao dai by designer Huong Queen. Photo: Trung Dung
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An ao dai paired with a long coat is showcased on the runway. Photo: Trung Dung |
Nguyen Vinh Ha Phuong wears an ao dai with an extended train. Photo: Trung Dung
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Some designers incorporated children's artwork onto the ao dai. Photo: Trung Dung |
An ao dai paired with a long coat is showcased on the runway. Photo: Trung Dung
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Designers used materials like silk and brocade to honor the Vietnamese fashion industry. Photo: Trung Dung |
Some designers incorporated children's artwork onto the ao dai. Photo: Trung Dung
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Designers used materials like silk and brocade to honor the Vietnamese fashion industry. Photo: Trung Dung
This year's festival, themed "Masterpieces Side by Side - Heritage Amidst Heritage," offered more than just fashion shows. The organizers also incorporated cultural and educational elements geared towards young people.
The organizers are currently preparing for a show combining ao dai with ceramic art, scheduled for October in Ho Chi Minh City, with the aim of setting a Vietnamese record. Cultural researchers, ao dai experts, and photographers are advising the event. In 2024, the festival took place at a century-old tea factory (Lam Dong) and the Van Mieu Tran Bien (Dong Nai).
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