Da Nang luxurious resort hosts Ao dai exhibition of famous designers
An exhibition featuring the charming beauty of the Vietnamese traditional dress Ao dai has opened at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang.
Ao dai collection My Vietnam by designer Thuy Nguyen depicts the beauty of nature or festivities. (Photo courtesy of organiser)
Da Nang (VNA) - An exhibitﷺionfeaturing the charming beauty of the Vietnamese traditional dress Ao dai hasopened at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula in the central city of DaNang꧑.
EntitledVietnamese Ao dai – The Everlasting Beauty, the week-long event displays Ao dai collections of two famous Vietnamese designers, Adrian Anh Tuanand Thuy Nguyen.
Usingsilk, satin, chiffon and brocade, each Ao dai creation in the collection Secret Garden of the HCM City-based designer Tuan has been compared bythe designer to “a splendid spring garden”.
“Eachof my Ao dai presents not only the femininity of mature women, but alsotheir charm and elegance,” said the designer and founder of the fashion brandValenciani.
DesignerThuy Nguyen, who designed all Ao dai creations in the recent movie CoBa Sai Gon – a movie honouring the timeless beauty of Ao dai, introducedher collection My Vietnam.
Thefounder of the fashion brand Thuy Design House was inspired by the famouslandscapes and traditional cultural values of the country’s three regions, witheach of her dresses depicting the beauty of nature or festivities.
Aimingto introduce to international guests a special feature of Vietnamese culture,the event will end with an Ao dai fashion show on February 28 at theIndochina-styled La Maison 1888 Restaurant.
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Ao dai collection My Vietnam by designer Thuy Nguyen depicts the beauty of nature or festivities. (Photo courtesy of organiser) 
