Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Bui Thanh Lam has been shortlisted to compete at theInternational Student Design Competition 2021 in London held by creativenetwork Arts Thread.
Lam's collection Noi Nho (Missed and Remembered) is about her love andadmiration for her grandmother who joined the Liberation Art Ensemble duringthe anti-American war.
"My grandmother was one of many prime examples of a perfect woman,"Lam said.
"She was the model of my life, and I want to bring the same spirit fromher times over to modern women. They are still as elegant as ever, but bringover a breath of fresh air."
The story of her grandmother was not sad and they were memories worth keepingwith love and happiness, according to the designer.
The collection is women's wear for Autumn/Winter which is still the same brandof that meticulousness in all the details of embroideries.
The designer used the Nuno fabric felting technique to highlight feminism --the combination of strength and glamour.
The collection was made of cowhide and Pinatex leather with laser carving andcutting technology.
Lam studied fashion and textiles and is a new graduate of the Hanoi LondonCollege for Design and Fashion.
"Fashion became my chosen career because of the constant inspiration itgives me," said Lam.
"Valuable messages that have the ability to tell a story of hardworkingand creative collective efforts behind any project deserve to be known byeveryone," she added.
The shortlist will be assessed by an expert judging panel including MilanMiladinov, art director at Rollacoaster & designer at Wonderland; fashionstylist Mike Adler who has worked for leading fashion magazines and styledrunway shows for designers; Katie Greenyer, Global Creative Talent &Network director at Pentland Brands; and Stephen Sothmann, president of theLeather and Hide Council of America.
The winner’s design will be professionally made and featured on a front coverof Rollacoaster Magazine AW21, with the winner interviewed for a competitionfeature that will also be promoted in sister magazine Wonderland.
The winner will also be given an all-expenses paid trip to London to see thephotoshoot and will receive one of the limited edition hardback bookscelebrating the best entries from around the world and the views of the judgeson their work./.
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