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Vietnam’s fashion designs introduced in London

Two fashion collections by designers Lan Huong and Jordan Nguyen made debut in London, the UK, on March 30 as part of a Vietnam discovering event held at the D-Contemporary gallery.
Vietnam’s fashion designs introduced in London ảnh 1An "ao dai" design introduced at the event in London on March 30. (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) – Two fashion collections by designersLan Huong and Jordan Nguyen made debut in London, the UK, on March 30 as partof a Vietnam discovering event held at the D-Contemporary gallery.

The event was held within the framework of the Vietnam Days in theUK from March 28 to April 27 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

The collection of nearly 40 "ao dai" (Vietnamese traditional long dress) designs by MeritoriousArtisan Lan Huong was inspired by the sustainable development and prosperity ofthe earth via the symbiosis of all living things. The designs, featuringhand-embroidered details, also honour cultural values of Vietnam and the twocountries’ relations.

Vietnam’s fashion designs introduced in London ảnh 2Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long (R) and designer Lan Huong at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Huong said she hoped the showcase of her "ao dai" collection inLondon, a fashion capital of the world, willhelp popularise the Vietnamese culture and attract British and global fashionand art lovers to come to the Southeast Asian country to explore the localculture and fashion industry.

Meanwhile, the collection of nearly 20 work and daily clothes designs by Vietnamese-Canadian Jordan Nguyen highlighted the beauty, elegance,and dynamism of Vietnamese women.

Inspired by traditional and modern costumes along with thecountry’s history and culture, the collection emphasises the strength as wellas femininity of Vietnamese women and also reflects the designer’s wish tolearn more about his Vietnamese origin./. 
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