The exhibition aims to honor the beauty of Vietnamese ao dai through designs imbued with folk cultural influences, along with images of Vietnamese ao dai on the journey of "traveling" around the world.
The exhibition also has the participation of designer - Miss Ngoc Han, designer Che Quyet Tien and students of the Faculty of Textile & Fashion - University of Economics and Technology Industry. The exhibition also brings multi-dimensional perspectives on Ao Dai and Vietnamese traditional costumes through many generations of creativity.
Carrying the message of spreading love for national culture and promoting the image of Vietnam to the domestic public as well as international tourists, "Net hoa ao ta" is not just a fashion exhibition, but also a journey to tell stories about Vietnamese identity in the language of fashion, art and cultural memories.
On this occasion, designer Cao Minh Tien introduced a collection inspired by Dong Ho folk paintings - one of the typical artistic heritages of Vietnamese culture. Designer Cao Minh Tien also launched a photo book about Vietnamese Ao Dai. Cherished and collected from a creative journey of more than 10 years in the profession, the book is a journey telling stories with emotional and passionate images about Ao Dai and creations revolving around the beauty of Vietnamese Ao Dai.
Accordingly, the book also shows Cao Minh Tien's journey to spread the beauty of Vietnamese Ao Dai throughout five continents, when bringing the traditional Ao Dai "traveling" through many countries and leaving special imprints.
Designer Cao Minh Tien shared that, on every journey through many lands around the world, the image of ao dai always accompanies him; and wherever he is, he also wants to tell international friends about the graceful beauty and pride of Vietnamese ao dai. Through each page of the book, the public will feel more clearly the love for the profession and the persistence that Cao Minh Tien has for Vietnamese ao dai.
In addition, Miss Ngoc Han brought a special ao dai collection developed from the graduation theme of her Master's program, inspired by the patterns and motifs carved on the Doctor steles at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.
Not only is it a fashion creation, the collection is also the result of academic research, where historical values, the spirit of studiousness and the beauty of traditional art are transformed into contemporary design language. Through each shape, line and decorative detail, the collection recreates the intersection of beauty between knowledge, heritage and fashion, as a way to retell the story of Vietnamese culture in the form of ao dai.
Designer Che Quyet Tien brings an impressive display space with mini couture designs expressed on miniature, pretty mannequins like art dolls, creating a unique visual experience for viewers.
Each design is a meticulously crafted handicraft, reflecting the spirit of Vietnamese culture through sophisticated details, materials and unique shapes. The collection not only shows the elaborate craftsmanship but also the connection between fashion, folk beliefs and Vietnamese identity.
Students of the Faculty of Textile & Fashion bring to the exhibition innovative ao dai designs with a youthful, creative and energetic perspective of the new generation. This is not only an opportunity for you to introduce your academic achievements, but also an opportunity to show how young people approach cultural heritage with modern design thinking.
With the message "Ao Dai for all generations, all ages and those who love Vietnamese culture", the exhibition wants to affirm that Ao Dai is not only a traditional costume, but also a vivid symbol of national identity - a value capable of connecting the past with the present and inspiring the future.
It is known that the exhibition "Net Hoa Ao Ta" lasts until the end of June 2, 2026.
