Vietnam beauty queen flaunts curves with nature

H'Hen Nie, a Top 5 Miss Universe 2018 contestant, resembles a mermaid in a sequin dress designed by Le Thanh Hoa.

Hoa's new project Fashion Destination involves monthly photoshoots at different landmarks across Vietnam. This month, Hoa chose a resort in Vinh Hy Bay, coastal Ninh Thuan Province.

H'Hen Nie shows off her curves amid the natural symmetry of rocks.

The beauty queen wears an oversized dress with nature-inspired patterns.

Hoa combined the colors of sand, sunlight and clouds with leopard and snakeskin patterns to help modern women show off their strengths.

A touch of sunlight.

H'Hen Hie's stunning dark skin contrasts with her yellow, high slit asymmetrical dress.

A leopard patterned dress helps the model reveal her natural energy.

High-quality silk with carefully treated textures create a glowing effect.

Another asymmetrical dress of metallic silk combined with knee high boots.

Nie shows her mysterious beauty in a snakeskin-pattern dress. H’Hen Nie, 28, of the Ede community, became the first Miss Vietnam from an ethnic minority group after winning first prize at Miss Universe Vietnam 2017.