Cotton padded coat combined with modern skirt. (Source:courtesy of Xuan Thu) Hanoi (VNA) - Designer Xuan Thu will introduce herlatest collection inspired by traditional lacquer art at a fashion show at theNational Museum of Vietnamese History on April 23.
Thu named her fashion show “Son” (Red) after the popular colourused in lacquer art. The show will feature three collections of ao dai (traditionallong dress), ao oông (cotton padded jackets) and modernclothes.
She used brocade, raw silk and chiffon for her ao dai designsin brown and a reddish-brown. Decorative pattern of lotus, like those found onceramic wares of 11th -15th century appear on many items in the collection.
“On these items, folk handicrafts symbolised by lotus petals,strings of daisies and patterns on ancient ceramic will tell their own tales,”Thu told Vietnam News, “I want my fashion to be not only forwearing but also a connection between folk tradition and modern culture.”
The same fashion show also showcases her latest collectionof ao bong (cotton padded jacket) sewed totally by hand, usingvelvet material.
The show will feature noted pianist Pho An My and lightingdirector Dang Xuan Truong.
Thu is the creative director of two fashion brands. Xthu includesoffice designs, casual clothes, fashion accessories; and Nguyen Galli offerscotton padded jackets, ao dai, coats, and handmade haute coutureclothes.
In 2015 she introduced her Duyen (Charm)collection using brown flower patterns of 15th -17th century ceramic wares.
The show will start at 7.30pm, Sunday, at No 1 Trang Tien Street.-VNA
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