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On 26/8, contestants graced the runway at the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest, presenting the "Quirky Bloom: 2000s" collection by Chautfifth. The designs drew inspiration from the Y2K aesthetic.
Y2K, short for "Year 2000," refers to a fashion trend that blends old and new elements, heavily influenced by technological advancements around the turn of the millennium. Key characteristics of Y2K style include shiny materials, butterfly motifs, low-rise pants, crop tops, cardigans, pleated skirts, baguette bags, colorful sunglasses, low-heel clogs, and chunky sneakers.
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The contestant from Trung Quoc wore an asymmetrical lace top paired with jeans featuring long fringed hems that nearly touched the ground.
According to Vogue, Y2K has exploded since 2025, establishing itself as a global fashion language prevalent across numerous activities and events.
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The combination of a dress with a headscarf, oversized glasses, colorful beaded necklaces, and a handbag created an unconventional look.
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The contestant from Panama walked the runway in a crop top paired with a skirt crafted from various materials, including leather and plaid fabric. She accessorized with oversized glasses and a chunky necklace.
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Bao Ngoc in an IT-Girl-inspired outfit (a trendy, trendsetting style). Contestants embraced glitter eyeshadow, glossy lipstick, and hairstyles like buns, bohemian braids, or headbands – all popular trends from the 2000s.
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The contestant from Denmark wore a tank top with a long skirt, featuring horizontal ruching to create volume. A polka-dot headband and a box bag were easy-to-find accessories to complete the look.
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In Leakena from Campuchia posed in a lace corset paired with flared pants, accented by a red polka-dot scarf and colorful jewelry.
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A loose-fitting T-shirt layered over a long-sleeved top, paired with a skirt, offers a suggestion for those who prefer a free-spirited look.
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The contestant from Bi wore a sleeveless top with a sheer skirt, adorned with crisscrossing ruffles. She carried three bags of different sizes and colors simultaneously, creating a playful effect.
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A Miss World contestant wore a turtleneck with a layered skirt, paired with socks and high heels. Colored glasses, a headscarf, and a star-patterned handbag created a retro-futuristic aesthetic.
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Linda Gorecka (left) from Cong hoa Czech, known as the "doll," walked the runway in a sheer top and form-fitting capri pants. She completed her look with pointed-toe shoes featuring neon green straps, adding a pop of color. Gabriela Botelho (right) from Brazil combined a white crop top with a sheer lace layer underneath and wide-leg black pants. She carried two bags of different sizes simultaneously, pairing them with dark socks and mule shoes.
By Tan Cao
Photos: Kieng Can
