Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

By Y Ly   September 6, 2023 | 10:55 pm PT
Miss Vietnam 2010 Dang Thi Ngoc Han donned ao dai costumes she designed in a photoshoot at the mausoleum of King Tu Duc in the former imperial city Hue.
Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

According to the beauty queen, the photoshoot in Hue was during the National Day holiday from September 1-4.

Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

Named "Kim Thu" (The Golden Autumn), Han's latest collection uses various fabric choices ranging from voile, tussah silk, and organza to South Korean and Japanese brocade.

Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

Han added touches of creativity to the traditional costume with her use of colors, as every tone - from neutral and pastel to bold - could be found in the collection's creations.

Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

Some of the designs have handmade embroidery patterns of flowers, clouds, or cranes on. According to traditional Eastern beliefs, these patterns are considered symbols of luck.

Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

Modern influences, namely flared sleeves and bold color combination, can also be found in her designs.

Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

The collection's variety satisfies the needs of customers, from a casual outfit for a walk to a formal costume for a party.

Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

Combining the colors of red and blue, the beauty queen offers her customers a fresh and unique vibe with one of her designs.

Beauty queen showcases ao dai collection at Hue royal tomb

A Hanoi College of Fine Arts graduate, Han, 34, won the Miss Vietnam title in 2010 and established her own ao dai brand in the same year.

Numerous celebrities have been seen donning her designs since then, including actress Do Phuong Oanh, Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh, and Miss Vietnam 2018 runner-up Bui Phuong Nga.

Photos by Manh Long

 
 
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