Fashion show highlights cultural heritage of ancient capital

Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) and evening gowns inspired by the nature and historical landmarks of the northern province of Ninh Binh will be presented at a fashion show in Ninh Binh city on September 9.

Wednesday, August 09, 2023 21:51

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Vietnamese celebrities and beauty queens will attend the Tinh Hoa Co Do (The Essence of the Ancient Capital) fashion show. (Photo courtesy of designer Thach Linh)

Ninh Binh (VNS/VNA) – Ao dai (Vietnamesetraditional dress) and evening gowns inspired by the nature and historicallandmarks of the northern province of Ninh Binh will be presented at a fashionshow in Ninh Binh city on September 9.

The show, entitled Tinh HoaCo Do (The Essence of the Ancient Capital), features designs by ThachLinh. Vietnamese beauty queens and celebrities will attend the event, includinghit-maker Hoang Thuy Linh, singer Hoa Minzy, Vietnam's Miss Universe 2020 DoThi Ha, and Miss Grand 2022 Doan Thien An.

Linh has gained fame as a designer for numerous artists' costumesincluding singers Tan Nhan, Huyen Trang and Luong Nguyet Anh.

The 29-year-old designer said she has always held a specialaffection for Ninh Binh which she has considered as her second home forfostering her creativity in the arts.

In her first fashion show, TheEssence of the Ancient Capital, she wishes to express gratitude to the landand the people who have been with her since the beginning of her career.

"Each design represents my heartfelt devotion to my homeland, Ninh Bình. Iaspire to further promote the magnificent landscapes of this place to friendsboth domestically and internationally.

"I also wish to connect designers from different regions of Vietnam topush the development of Vietnamese fashion. This particular fashion show willbring together talented and creative young designers who will showcase theirunique collections, providing a delightful experience for the audience,"she said.

The highlight of the fashion feast is The Essence of the Ancient Capital collection, which draws inspiration from theiconic landmarks in Ninh Binh, such as the Trang An scenic complex, Hoa Luancient capital and even Kim Son rice wine.

"Integrating the whole of Ninh Bình into the ao dai"is the message that Linh aims to convey her aspiration to promote the cultureand tourism of Ninh Binh through fashion.

This collection is part of the PromotingVietnam 2023 project that she initiated to spread the image of ao dai, the national costume. In thisproject, each design is closely associated with famous landscapes in Vietnam,and each province will inspire a distinctive collection.

According to the designer, the stage of the show will be set up in the Hoa LuAncient Capital in Ninh Binh as part of the campaign to promote Ninh Binhtourism.

It is inspired by the limestone karst landscape of Ninh Binh and the mossygreen hues of Trang An scenic complex and Van Long lake./.

VNA

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