Launched in 1993, the New York Fashion Week is one of four major fashion weeks in the world, collectively known as the "Big 4," along with those in Paris, London and Milan. Tri will present the latest designs for this year’s cold-season with the consultant of stylist Kate Young. Kate has consulted for the Vietnamese designer’s runway debut at the fashion show. Kate Young is one of the leading celebrity and fashion stylists today. She topped The Hollywood Reporter ‘s annual list of Hollywood’s 25 most powerful stylists in 2018, for the third year. Young first topped the list in 2012, and then again in 2016. Kate was also named “Stylist of the Year” by InStyle. Nguyen Cong Tri is one of the Vietnamese leading designers. He is the first Vietnamese designer who became a member of Asian Couture Federation (ACF). Tri has been participated in many international fashion weeks, such as Tokyo Fashion Week Fall/ Winter in 2016 and 2017. He has been … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fashion designers to join NYFW 2019
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Fashion designers target local consumers
The Vietnam International Fashion Fair 2018 which has wrapped up in Hanoi, gathers nearly 150 leading garment-textile, leather-footwear and cosmetics firms from across the nation. The increasing number of designs for customers in the domestic market shows enterprises’ interest in home ground. During the event, big players of the Vietnamese fashion sector such as Viet Tien, Hanosimex, Duc Giang and Phong Phu showcased their new products and running their biggest promotions. Covering more than 4,000 square metres, the fair had more than 200 booths with diverse products. The annual event is also a venue for enterprises introduce their capacity, seek partners and expand markets. Over the past 22 years, the fair has not only been a major trade promotion activity in the fashion sector that contributes to strengthening the export of garment and textile, footwear and jewellery sectors, but also a shopping extravaganza for consumers.-VNA … [Read more...] about Fashion designers target local consumers
Painting by VN fashion designer sold for $100,000 by Sotheby’s
Few people know that designer Tia-Thủy Nguyễn is also a painter. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — An oil-on-canvas painting by HCM City–based designer Tia-Thủy Nguyễn has sold for US$100,000 in an online auction by Sotheby’s. The auction session, titled (RED) Auction 2018 for the Global Fund, aimed to raise money to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS among people living in the outskirts of the Saharan region, Africa. The painting was the only included work from Việt Nam. It is titled Sương Mù Đỏ Thẫm (Dark Red Fog) (160x160cm) and features a foggy, red sky. Designer Tia-Thủy Nguyễn is the founder of The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre, a popular venue for artists in HCM City’s District 2. The auction gathered big names in the art world like Jeff Koons, Sean Scully, Ai Wei Wei, Wangechi Mutu, Sir Jony Ive, Marc Newson, Christo, Marilyn Minter, Frank Gehry, … [Read more...] about Painting by VN fashion designer sold for $100,000 by Sotheby’s
Plastic? Fantastic!: Cambodian LGBT fashion designers find beauty in trash
Their collection would range from a dress inspired by the plume of a peacock and fashioned out of bottle caps and cement sacks, to a black and orange tiger outfit made of plastic bags. Violent attacks on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are common in the conservative Southeast Asian nation, even though attitudes towards same-sex relationships have improved in recent years. “Just five or 10 years ago, Cambodians saw the LGBT community as social trash,” said Ith Sovannareach, founder of La Chhouk Recycled & Creative Fashion. “People saw them as unnatural strangers. “But now there is less discrimination, as we’ve seen more coverage on television and in newspapers about their capabilities.” By making catwalk-ready outfits from waste scooped off the streets of the Cambodian capital, the 24-year-old Sovannareach is now subverting that stereotype, along with a team of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender designers. Cardboard, cans, … [Read more...] about Plastic? Fantastic!: Cambodian LGBT fashion designers find beauty in trash
Việt Nam opens new doors for UK fashion designer
Viet Nam News Lê Hương chats with Graeme Armour, a designer from the UK, who has recently teamed up with domestic fashion brand IVY moda at their Autumnl-Winter fashion show. A graduate from the Central Saint Martins Art School in London, Armour has worked with huge names in the fashion industry like Alexander McQueen, Emanuelle Ungaro and Karl Lagerfeld. A finalist in Colin McDowell’s Fashion Fringe, he was named Scottish Young Designer of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards in 2008, judged by vogue.com editor Dolly Jones, Hilary Alexander and the Hon Daphne Guinness. - Is it your first time co-ordinating with Vietnamese designers? What are you thoughts of their work? Yes. This is the first time with Vietnamese designers and the first time I have been in Việt Nam. IVY moda is a great brand with a steady customer base. I had knowledge of what IVY has done so far. I think it is an easy process to work with. They have a potential growth, … [Read more...] about Việt Nam opens new doors for UK fashion designer
Fashion week highlights Indonesia’s cultural identity
Illustrative image (Source: Internet) Jakarta (VNA) – The biggest fashion week in Indonesia, Indonesia Fashion Week 2018 (IFW), opened in Jakarta on March 28, featuring culture of the country’s renowned tourist attractions. Addressing the opening ceremony, Poppy Dharsono, head of the organising board, underlined Indonesia’s potential with the diversity of traditional cultures. The country’s fashion industry has many opportunities for further development, contributing to creating the national pride with its own identity. Themed “Cultural Identity”, IFW 2018 raised the culture of three national tourism destinations, namely Lake Toba, Borobudur, and Labuan Bajo. Using the main material of Batik for their collections, Indonesian designers expect they are contributing to preserving the national cultural heritage. IFW 2018 cooperate with 200 Indonesian and international designers, and 460 fashion brand and textile exhibitors. The event … [Read more...] about Fashion week highlights Indonesia’s cultural identity
Designer Minh Hanh named Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy
She was honored with the title for her outstading contribution to the strengthening of relationship between Italy and Vietnam, with specialized fields of the fashion industry promoting Italian culture. The Order of the Star of Italy designated by Italian president Sergio Mattarella is awarded for individuals who promote Italian prestige, excellence, culture and good relations internationally. In 2006, fashion designer Minh Hanh was given the French honorary title “Knighthood of Arts and Literature” by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication. The award was conferred on designer Minh Hanh in recognition of her efforts to promote fashion industry between Viet Nam and France, especially in signing a contract with the French Fashion Design Institute. By THU NGAN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: fashion designer Minh Hanh the medal of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy … [Read more...] about Designer Minh Hanh named Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy
Folk art becomes top fashion
By Minh ThuToday, many young artists share a passion for folk paintings transferred by the printing craft from design to jackets, áo dài (traditional long dress)and even shoes.They are excited by the vitality of folk paintings, whose popularity has been waning in recent years so they are finding ways to revive the art and make it popular in contemporary life.Designer Đặng Ngọc Hân proudly introduced a collection of traditional long dress inspired by Hàng Trống paintings at an art event for APEC Week last November. The collection not only honoured the traditional art of Việt Nam, it also "wowed" international guests.“Among the many áo dài collections I have created, I selected Hàng Trống as my inspiration, thus presenting two slices of Vietnamese culture at the same time,” she said.(Hàng Trống art is traditionally produced on paper with one carved woodblock inked in black to give an outline that … [Read more...] about Folk art becomes top fashion
Designer Adrian Anh Tuan joins China’s Harbin Fashion Week
Tuan will bring his Ao Dai and the collection themed “Secret garden” featuring charming and elegant designs with floral pattern of tropical flowers to viewers. Fashion designer Adrian Anh Tuan is very known for the women's ready to wear collection with his own brand name “Valenciani”. He has presented to fashionista latest styles and fashion trends in many fashion shows at home and abroad, including Dep Fashion Show, Elle Fashion Show, Vietnam International Fashion Week. More than 50 designers from various countries will gather at the international fashion week that will be held in the capital of China's Heilongjiang province. … [Read more...] about Designer Adrian Anh Tuan joins China’s Harbin Fashion Week
Dior Paris fashion exhibition breaks 112-year record
PARIS — More than 700,000 people flocked to a record-breaking Paris exhibition dedicated to the Christian Dior French fashion house, its organisers said Monday. The six-month-long show which ended on Sunday was the most popular ever held at the city’s Museum of Decorative Arts, with visitors queuing for an average of four hours to see some of the luxury brand’s most iconic designs. "Christian Dior, couturier du reve" (roughly translated as "Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams") was organised to mark the label’s 70th anniversary, and told the story of the brand through some 300 of its haute couture dresses worn by stars from Marlene Dietrich to Rihanna. The museum’s director David Cameo said that the turn-out was "an absolute record", the highest for a single show in its 112-year history. It also attracted a string of Hollywood stars and top models -- who were spared the queues — including Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson and Bella Hadid, some … [Read more...] about Dior Paris fashion exhibition breaks 112-year record