Two concluding sentences Da Co Hoai Lang seemed to open up a wish for complete happiness in marriage of the late artist Cao Van Lau. This is also the inspiration for designer Thuy Nguyen to create a new collection for couples’ wedding season. Her “brainchild” was just presented at the Vietnam International Fashion Week 2024 taking place in Hanoi.
Not only exploiting the strength of culture with ao dai and lyrics of Vietnamese values, but in the Swallow collection, Thuy Nguyen also brings the intersection between the once glorious beauty of East and West. and the contemporary nature of ao dai has been honored throughout the nation’s history
Still a traditional ao dai, the designer has incorporated details such as lace edges, as a reminder of the Lemur ao dai – artist Cat Tuong’s creation of innovating ao dai in the last century.
The designs this time are both traditional and very modern and suitable for the vibrant and ever-evolving pace of life of the contemporary fashion industry. Large veils help the wearer become a gorgeous bride, standing out on the big day
Thuy does not forget to develop her strengths which are interesting perspectives on colors such as white, red, pink… The sophistication of ao dai is also shown through vivid paintings of charming natural landscapes. of Vietnam, encapsulating the most quintessential things of the nation
Thuy Nguyen is also very sophisticated when aiming for eternal love in marriage, like a blessing to couples in fashion language. This is clearly shown by the motifs of birds, phoenixes, along with images of peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, lotus flowers… attached and hand-embroidered on the Swallow’s shirts.
Finally, it is the Vietnamese beauty of the two queens representing two different generations of women in modern life: Le Hang (pink and white ao dai) and Lam Bich Tuyen (yellow ao dai). The gentle, graceful performance with their strides on the runway of the two beauties contributed to a successful night for Thuy Nguyen’s show.
