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Do Manh Cuong, one of the top fashion designers in Vietnam, named his spring-summer Back To Nature. The Sydney show was divided into three sections.
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Minh Tu, a Vietnamese top model, catwalks in a gray dress with a big 3D puff on the shoulder. The collection was shown outdoors against the background of the Sydney Opera House.
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H'Hen Nie, Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, opened the show in a tight dress embracing the body curves, and a 3D flower detail on the bosom. The event featured 50 models, split equally into Vietnamese and foreigners.
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Various hues of beige, folds of different sizes and shapes tucked in different areas of a dress; and bags made of natural materials like hemp, rattan and sedge that were once carried by Vietnamese women to the market give this show a special character. The designer said he hoped that the matching of linen costumes and rattan and bamboo accessories will become a favored trend among fashion lovers.
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Linen has become a very popular material for spring-summer fashion dresses in Vietnam, given its tropical climate. The material is also natural and environmentally friendly.
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The collection included simple and practical outfits including skirts, large-sized blouses, crop tops and long pants, and asymmetric split skirts.
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More sophisticated designs featured the 3D effect and different layering techniques. Do Manh Cuong used large flower ribbons in many dresses.
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The designer used asymmetric style to good effect, creating a youthful, trendy look. The cut around the chest, shoulders and waists are moderate and elegant, yet sexy.
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After a wide selection of white, ivory, beige and brown colors, mossy, blue and nude pink colors added freshness to the collection.
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A wide variety of designs were on display, including suits, pants, blazers and skirts with square pockets.
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The collection also presents vests, shorts, pants, blazers, coats and T-shirts for men.
Cuong has previously organized shows in Los Angeles and several Vietnamese locations. The 38-year-old studied at the University of Industrial Fine Arts in Hanoi and pursued a degree in fashion in France.
Photos by Kieng Can