The ao dai models in this collection of David Minh Duc bear a traditional, sophisticated mark in creativity, helping to create a special highlight, while marking the impressive return of the talented designer.
With a series of Vietnamese costume and ao dai designs in contemporary folk style, creativity and depth of emotions, the performance of the "Mother" journey to protect the children and the art of arranging has brought the audience into the sacred space.
Through the language of fashion, designer David Minh Duc recounted his own story: Pursuing the mission of restoring, preserving and spreading the heritage of Vietnamese ao dai.
Talking about the collection "30-year journey to honor the heritage of Vietnamese ao dai", designer David Minh Duc said that since childhood, his mother was the one who taught him the needle and needle strokes, teaching him to feel the softness of silk, the patience of sewing and the sophistication of Asian culture.
It is love for me and later gratitude for the Vietnamese women who have shaped the fashion path he chose.
From wedding fashion to ao dai, then to Vietnamese costume restoration projects, designer David Minh Duc has gradually become an iconic face in the fashion industry. His ao dai has appeared in many world fashion capitals; his Vietnamese costumes are highly appreciated for their standards, cultural and artistic style.
One of the most important moments in his career was when he visited Phuc Kien Club during a walk around Hanoi's Old Quarter. Here, he deeply felt the sacred energy of the Holy Mother of the Mother Goddess - the goddess protecting the people of the river area.
Designer David Minh Duc spent many months researching, designing and implementing Vietnamese costumes to offer the Mother - as a gratitude of the people of Hanoi to the Holy Mother who is respected by the people.
The designs in the collection are all made from typical Asian materials: Ha Dong silk silk - a symbol of luxury and purity. Satin Tan Chau is soft, shiny, organza Korean silk is as light as breath, Indian Taffeta has a bulge to create a Shanghai-style, Thai ham with traditional nuance.
On the background of this material are elaborate hand-embroidered motifs, with strong folk colors, bold cutting lines but still retaining the Vietnamese spirit.
During more than 30 years in the profession, David Minh Duc has not only designed Ao Dai but also researched the history of Vietnamese costumes, restored many types of ancient Vietnamese costumes, inspired the younger generation, and brought the image of Vietnamese Ao Dai to international friends. It is a long process of perseverance, passion and responsibility for national culture.
And the appearance of designer David Minh Duc in "30-year journey to honor Vietnamese Ao Dai heritage" is the strongest affirmation that the Vietnamese Ao Dai heritage will continue to be preserved and sublimated, through the hands of dedicated artists like him.
Born and raised in Hanoi, David Minh Duc is known as one of the pioneering fashion designers to bring Vietnamese ao dai to the world of celebrations and international competitions.
Since the age of 13, when he was a young man who loved hair design and wedding dressing, he had a dream of renewing traditional costumes for Vietnamese people.
