Thailand Fashion Week 2022 features Vietnamese culture

A Vietnamese collection imbued with Vietnamese culture dubbed 'Sounds Of Vietnamese And Colours Of Five Continents' kicked off Thailand Fashion Week in Bangkok on June 30.
Thailand Fashion Week 2022 features Vietnamese culture ảnh 1Some of the designs in 'Sounds Of Vietnamese And Colours Of Five Continents' collection that opens Thailand Fashion Week on June 30. (Photo courtesy of the designer)
Bangkok (VNS/VNA) - A Vietnamese collection imbued withVietnamese culture dubbed 'Sounds Of Vietnamese And Colours Of Five Continents' kickedoff Thailand Fashion Week in Bangkok on June 30.

The designs are the intersection between Vietnamese cultural identity and thecharacteristics of countries across five continents.

Young models with experience in performing at international events like Cao HuuNhat or Cherry An Nhien have been chosen to perform Ngoc’s designs.

The collection includes eight costumes inspired by art media such as chau van (spiritual singing), don ca tai tu (southern instrumental music), cailuong (reformed theatre), quanho (love duets), water puppetry, and eight designs for prom withcultural colours of Vietnam, Thailand, US, France, Australia, Brazil, SouthAfrica and Spain.

Through the collection, Vietnamese designer Le Tran Dac Ngoc of S Designer Housesaid he wanted to convey humane and meaningful messages.

Sounds Of Vietnamese And Colours Of Five Continents does not onlyinclude Ngoc’s work but also those by young designers who are currentlystudents of the University of Architecture, London College for Design andFashion, and University of Industrial Fine Arts.

“I want to give opportunities to young people who are passionate about fashiondesign to make a collection and appear at the most prestigious event of Thaifashion. It can be a platform for them to develop their career and earnexperiences,” said the 32-year-old designer.

Talking about the preparation for the show, he said: “Young designers and Idiscussed from the first drawings to the real samples. Unlimited creativity,outstanding colours and love of culture are the elements that helpthese young designers thrive on their each design.”

Thailand Fashion Week 2022 is one of the largest fashion events in the country,bringing together regional and international designers and a series offashionistas.

Earlier, designer Ngoc has had his collections showcased at other internationalfashion events such as Malaysia Fashion Week 2018, London Fashion Week - HouseOf Ikons 2019, Saint Petersburg Kids Fashion Day, Vie Fashion Week 2019(Dubai), Bangkok International Kids Fashion Show 2010, Luxury Brand Global FashionWeek (the Republic of Korea)./.
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