Fifty leading male fashion models, singers and actors will take part in a fashion show for men which will be held in HCM City on Wednesday. The show will highlight models and actors who rose to fame in the 1990s, including Mr International Tien Doan, and Mr Viet Nam 2010 models Khoi Nguyen, Duc Hai, Quoc Cuong, and Huy Khanh. Models will wear items created by designer Duy Quan, Nguyen Cong Tri for Kin Concept and Spanish company Moda Mundon. Suits, business casual attire and casual wear will be featured. The show will also feature performances of singers and boy bands. The show will be held at Lan Anh Club at 291 Cach Mang Thang Tam St. in District 10. Tickets cost VND200,000 to 350,000 and are available at the club's box office. Source: VNS … [Read more...] about Fashion show for men opens in HCM City
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Misses Vietnam shine in London fashion show
Miss Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Han and Miss Vietnam 2008 Thuy Dung, were vedettes of a Vietnamese fashion show at the UK’s ancient hotel of Dorchester.A collection featuring ao dai designed with patterns from the UK’s royal costumes by Vietnamese designer Minh Hanh was showcased to mark the occasion that Vietnam Airlines opens direct flights to London from December 8. Source: Vnn Miss Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Han … [Read more...] about Misses Vietnam shine in London fashion show
Vietnamese fashion week in HCMC
A Vietnamese fashion week titled “I’m a designer” featuring the latest collections of nine designers will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 14-20. The designers are well-known names like Vo Viet Chung, Hoang Hai, Duc Hung, Kelly Bui, Chung Thanh Phong, Duy Quan, Van Thanh Cong, Duc Duy and Minh Tu. More than 100 leading models of the country such as Binh Minh, Anh Thu, Vu Thu Phuong, Ngoc Quyen, Ha Vy, Ho Duc Vinh, Duong My Linh, Vu Hoang Diep, Kim Minh, Kim Dung, Thanh Thuc and Trung Cuong will take part in the event. The fashion week honors insiders who have made outstanding contributions to the Vietnamese fashion industry. The event will place at the Model Club, 6 Dong Khoi Street in District 1. Source: SGGP … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fashion week in HCMC
Seminar directs Direction No.65/CT-BVHTTDL for adjusting some performances and fashion show
(Cinet)- On the morning of June 01, the MOCST organized a seminar on implementing Direction No.65/CT-BVHTTDL for adjusting some arts performance and show contest. Minister Ho Anh Tuan hosts the seminar. Addressing at the seminar, a comrade Vuong Duy Bien, head of Performing Arts Department affirmed that the seminar is a good opportunity for exchange some managers, especially some performing organizations and some artists. Through that, some measures will be solved. At the seminar, some representatives contributed to some opinions and gave some controversy issues in the recent years such as artist, making-up and fashion. Some representatives said that some above issues comes from some set regulations without any good management. Deputy Minister Ho Anh Tuan affirmed that some violations in arts performance and fashion show should be adjusted. Therefore, the MOCST will adjust some situations and tighten some procedures according to a reality. Deputy Minister Ho Anh … [Read more...] about Seminar directs Direction No.65/CT-BVHTTDL for adjusting some performances and fashion show
Vietnam International fashion fair opens in Ho Chi Minh city
(Cinet)- Over 300 stalls from 200 businesses nationwide took part in Vietnam International Fashion Fair (VIFF), which opened in Ho Chi Minh on November 01. The event aims to promote home-made products to both Vietnamese and international customers.Under the theme “Rhythm Time”, the fair will host fashion shows to present the latest collections by Viet Tien, Binh Minh and Hoa Tho companies, and the Fashion Design Institute (Fadin).According to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim Thoa, the garment and textile industry has greatly contributed to national exports, employing over 2.5 million workers and enjoying a growth of over 15 percent every year.During the first nine months of this year, Vietnam’s garment-textile export value surpassed 13 billion USD.The fair will run until November … [Read more...] about Vietnam International fashion fair opens in Ho Chi Minh city
Sip tea, enjoy traditional music and fashion
Seeing as though tea is Vietnam’s favorite beverage, tourists in HCMC should not have difficulty locating a shop or restaurant serving up this healthy and refreshing drink.However, only at the Diem Mot Thoi Teahouse of designer Si Hoang (36-38 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1) will tourists be able to find a place that serves tea and simultaneously showcases Vietnam’s traditional music and costumes.Since its opening in 2003, the teahouse has attracted hoards of foreign and local guests. Teahouse guests enter the space through Si Hoang’s design studio, which is a traditional wooden house that feels peaceful and dream-like.As guests arrive in the attic space, they are seated at low tables with large pillow cushions. A lady in traditional Vietnamese dress will bring a tray of Vietnamese tea such as lotus, jasmine, sweet grass and cinnamon with different accoutrements like crystallized ginger and lotus seeds.Teahouse guests on Tuesday and Thursday evenings … [Read more...] about Sip tea, enjoy traditional music and fashion
Foreign brands challenge Vietnamese fashion firms
After its great success in Ho Chi Minh City, the Spanish clothing giant Zara set up shop in the northern capital of Hanoi. H&M and Mango have also established a presence in Vietnam, while Uniqlo and Forever 21 are conducting market research to prepare for entering the Vietnamese market.Market research conducted by Savills Vietnam shows that with a high proportion of the population aged 20-30, consumers preferring foreign goods to domestic products, and an annual 20 percent fashion industry growth, Vietnam has become an attractive destination for foreign fast fashion brands. Pham Minh Huong, Managing Director of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (VINATEX), said along with the rapid improvement of living standards, consumer demand has transformed rapidly from durable to highly-fashioned, short-lived products.Not only foreign companies but also domestic enterprises have grasped this trend and placed more emphasis on product design and diversification. Domestic names … [Read more...] about Foreign brands challenge Vietnamese fashion firms
Inspectors find no silk in top Vietnamese fashion brand Khaisilk’s products
Prominent Vietnamese fashion brand Khaisilk is in the hot seat once again for selling Chinese counterfeits instead of genuine silk products, according to a new report that could lead to criminal charges against the owner.The Ministry of Industry and Trade said in a statement Tuesday that tests conducted on samples of Khaisilk scarves that the company claimed to be 100 percent silk found they contained none of the prized material.“The company has violated regulations related to selling counterfeit and poor-quality products,” the ministry said. The company's financial records also suggested tax violations, it said.Police have taken over the investigation, which could lead to fraud charges. Manufacturing and/or trading in fake goods is punishable by up to 15 years in jail in Vietnam.Khaisilk was a renowned high-end brand with a history of over 30 years until allegations of fraud were made last October.A business in Hanoi complained on Facebook that products it had bought … [Read more...] about Inspectors find no silk in top Vietnamese fashion brand Khaisilk’s products
Upmarket Vietnamese fashion brand’s counterfeit scam unravels under quality control tests
Prominent Vietnamese fashion brand Khaisilk is in the hot seat once again for selling Chinese counterfeits instead of genuine silk products according to a new report that could lead to criminal charges against the owner. The Ministry of Industry and Trade said in a statement that tests conducted on samples of Khaisilk scarves that the company claimed to be 100 percent silk found they contained none of the prized material. “The company has violated regulations related to selling counterfeit and poor-quality products,” the ministry said. The company's financial records also suggested tax violations, it said. Police have taken over the investigation, which could lead to fraud charges. Manufacturing and/or trading in fake goods is punishable by up to 15 years in jail in Vietnam. Khaisilk was a renowned high-end brand with a history of over 30 years until allegations of fraud were made last October. A business in Hanoi complained on Facebook that products it had bought from … [Read more...] about Upmarket Vietnamese fashion brand’s counterfeit scam unravels under quality control tests
Fashion at a new underground shopping center
Fashion at a new underground shopping centerCam Anh The New Playground is a unique shopping center which has been recently launched in the basement of a building in city downtown. The site which covers an area of 1,000 square meters is a hub of 40 fashion and accessory stores and coffee shops located at 26 Ly Tu Trong Street in District 1 in HCMC. Stores and brands are chosen carefully to feature at The New Playground. Owners of those brands like Six66, Usthebasic, Lookbook, Outfix, All ‘Bout Him, and Ssstutter are young Vietnamese people who offer their self-design products to customers. Shirts, jeans, and jackets are priced from VND200,000 to VND500,000 an item while dresses and skirts are priced from VND300,000 to VND600,000 apiece. Furthermore, the shopping center also offers fashion accessories like watches, sunglasses, and earrings and cellphone covers at the prices from VND50,000 to VND200,000 per item. There is a coffee shop offering drinks from VND25,000 to … [Read more...] about Fashion at a new underground shopping center