Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

By Trang Shaelyn   September 30, 2023 | 03:00 am PT
Designer Tiana Van’s brand Valusta released its collection of wedding dresses at this year’s New York Fashion Week.
Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

Tiana is the only Vietnamese designer that brings to the fashion event held early this month a collection of wedding dresses.

All of the creations in her collection had one stock only.

Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

Each design took the designer and her entourage five to six months to complete.

The team did every process, from draping to attaching the decorative patterns, by hand.

Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

Tiana said her collection was inspired by the motto: “Women can work all their lives, but have a wedding only once.”

That attitude motivated her to make each of her creations a dress that shows the bride’s unique figure and preference.

Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

“Vietnamese brides often change between three and four dresses throughout their ceremonies but do not show their personalities through them,” the designer said.

“Meanwhile, Western brides have their own tailored dresses which help them shine in their own ways.”

Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

Tiana’s designs range from mermaid-tail, to slit, and flared dresses.

She integrates touches of personality, including cut-out lines, see-through fabrics, and others to the dresses as well, aiming to best accentuate the bride’s figure and identity.

Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

The Vietnamese designer said the New York show cost her a hefty amount, as she had to pay for the outfits delivery, model casting, venue renting, and others.

Still, she considered the show a precious chance for her to work with American partners and learn many things from the world’s top fashion week.

Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

Her wedding dress designs were also featured on Elle Magazine and Fashion Channel TV channel after the show.

Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

Tiana (R) and a model introducing Tiana’s collection at the New York-based Canoe Studio.

Along with Valusta, numerous fashion houses also chose the venue to introduce their bridal collections, including Marchesa, Berta, Francesca Miranda Bridal, and Hayley Paige Bridal.

Vietnamese designer introduces wedding dress collection at New York Fashion Week

Tiana Van (C), 30, graduated from the Raffles College of Design in Australia.

She worked for Australian major bridal fashion brands including Pallas Couture and J.Andreatta, before returning to Vietnam to establish her own brand.

 
 
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