Designer Đinh Quang Trung paints an artwork on an ‘áo dài’. Photo courtesy of the artist Arriving in HCM City last May to attend Vietnam international Fashion Week, Karolína Kokešová, Miss Global International 2019, made a strong impression when she appeared in an áo dài (traditional Vietnamese long dress) that had been manually …
Read More »Belarusian model enjoys life in Việt Nam
Lê Hương Belarusian Iryna Yang, who also goes by her Vietnamese name as Tường Vy, is a popular face on the modelling scene in Việt Nam. With a BA in Intercultural Communication from Minsk State Linguistic University, Iryna first came to Việt Nam five years ago for an educational exchange. …
Read More »Vietnam International Fashion Tour to promote culture, tourism
A design by S Designer House. — Photo courtesy of S Designer House HÀ NỘI — The Vietnam International Fashion Tour (VIFT) will be held in various cities and provinces in 2022 and 2023 to promote local tourism and culture. Organised by Voyage Group, IEX Group and Vietnamese fashion brand S …
Read More »Historical play on President Hồ Chí Minh released
The image of Uncle Hồ was depicted faithfully in the play “The 72nd Letter”. — Photo courtesy of Lệ Ngọc Theatre HÀ NỘI — The newly premiered play ‘Lá đơn thứ 72′ at Lệ Ngọc Theatre evoked strong emotions in the audience due to its accurate depiction of President Hồ Chí Minh, who always fought for the …
Read More »VN textile and garment sector makes eco-friendly moves
Many textile and garment businesses are researching, developing and using eco-friendly materials, responding to a global trend. File photo from baotintuc.vn HCM CITY — Vietnamese textile and garment businesses are making a green push with research and development of eco-friendly materials and technologies to adapt to global sustainable fashion trends. The HCM City-based Thành …
Read More »Artist creates music videos to showcase scenic spots
Young singer Hoàng Duyên. — Photo courtesy of the singer Pop singer Hoàng Duyên says her musical mission is to take creative material from the pentatonic scale, and shoot music videos in picturesque destinations throughout Việt Nam to help promote tourism. Kim Chi talks to Duyên about her musical journey and …
Read More »Vietnamese pop star’s new music video removed following controversy over suicidal content
Poster of the music video. — Photo courtesy of M-TP Entertainment HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese singer Sơn Tùng M-TP’s official video for the track “There’s No One At All” was taken down from YouTube Việt Nam, amid controversy over its suicidal and violent content. Following its release on Thursday, Tùng’s music …
Read More »Vietnam Junior Fashion Week opens in HCM City
The Vietnam Junior Fashion Week will feature 20 Vietnamese fashion brands and designers. More than 300 models including children from fashion clubs will perform on the catwalk. — Photo courtesy of the producer HCM CITY — More than 300 models, including kids, will stride the catwalk during the Vietnamese Junior Fashion Week 2022 held in HCM City …
Read More »Italian model finds fame from Vietnamese reality show
Elia Marchetti during the train fashion show challenge in episode two. — Photo courtesy of Quý Ông Hoàn Mỹ show Bảo Ngọc Italian model Elia Marchetti hit the headlines when he appeared on the popular reality show, Quý Ông Hoàn Mỹ (The Next Gentleman). He was the first ever none-Vietnamese to …
Read More »Miss Việt Nam among top 13 of Miss World 2021
Vietnamese beauty Đỗ Thị Hà. — Photo courtesy of Miss World Vietnam PUERTO RICO — Vietnamese beauty Đỗ Thị Hà finished in the Top 13 at the grand final of the Miss World 2021 pageant on March 17. But she did win the Digital Media Challenge with the largest amount of …
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