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Vietnamese traditional long dress opens Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026

Fashion designer Han Phuong unveiled her latest ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) collection on July 31, attracting widespread attention with appearances by many well-known artists.

Designer Han Phuong (centre) and the participating artists greet the audience.
Designer Han Phuong (centre) and the participating artists greet the audience.

Inspired by the nature, culture, and people of northern Viet Nam's mountainous regions, the collection offered an artistic journey that helped showcase the beauty of the Vietnamese ao dai on the international fashion stage.

The collection was selected to open Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026, one of the flagship events of Viet Nam Event & Exhibition Week 2026, which is being held from July 30 to August 2 at the Viet Nam Exhibition Centre (VEC) in Dong Anh, Ha Noi.

The event brought together fashion brands, designers, and performance companies, with the participation of numerous artists, beauty queens, models, and guests from Viet Nam and abroad.

Being chosen to present the opening collection held special significance for designer Han Phuong and her Viet Phuong Ao Dai brand. Beyond being a great honour, it provides an opportunity to introduce the richness of Vietnamese cultural identity from the very start of the programme, while reaffirming the Thai Nguyen-born designer's more than three decades of dedication to preserving and promoting the value of the traditional ao dai.

Meritorious Artist and actress Quach Thu Phuong presents the collection's signature design, inspired by H'Mong brocade and handcrafted by eight artisans over more than 700 hours.
Meritorious Artist and actress Quach Thu Phuong presents the collection's signature design, inspired by H'Mong brocade and handcrafted by eight artisans over more than 700 hours.

The collection featured performances by a distinguished line-up of artists, models, and special guests, including Meritorious Artists Chieu Xuan, Nguyet Hang, and Trinh Mai Nguyen; People's Artist Thuy Ngan; actresses Quach Thu Phuong and Ha Dan; beauty queen Linh Chi; and model Katy from China.

Each design recreates the colours of the mountains and forests, ethnic patterns, the rhythm of village life, and the spirit of solidarity among Viet Nam's ethnic communities.
Each design recreates the colours of the mountains and forests, ethnic patterns, the rhythm of village life, and the spirit of solidarity among Viet Nam's ethnic communities.

To ensure every design suited its wearer, each garment was individually tailored to highlight the personality and beauty of the artist presenting it. Han Phuong and her team spent several months perfecting every detail.

The collection also marks another milestone in Han Phuong's ongoing efforts to promote the Vietnamese ao dai following a series of cultural exchange activities both at home and abroad.

Some images of designs:

People's Artist Thuy Ngan, who has devoted more than 40 years to the traditional art of chèo, appears graceful in a traditional ethnic-inspired ao dai.
People's Artist Thuy Ngan, who has devoted more than 40 years to the traditional art of chèo, appears graceful in a traditional ethnic-inspired ao dai.
Meritorious Artist Chieu Xuan, who has long had a special affection for the ao dai, frequently chooses to wear this form of dress on formal occasions.
Meritorious Artist Chieu Xuan, who has long had a special affection for the ao dai, frequently chooses to wear this form of dress on formal occasions.
Meritorious Artist Trinh Mai Nguyen, Deputy Director of the Viet Nam National Drama Theatre, makes an impressive fashion runway debut.
Meritorious Artist Trinh Mai Nguyen, Deputy Director of the Viet Nam National Drama Theatre, makes an impressive fashion runway debut.
Meritorious Artist Thuy Ha expressed her admiration for the team of artisans, noting that every garment was created using traditional handcrafted techniques, including dyeing, hand embroidery, and intricate embellishment.
Meritorious Artist Thuy Ha expressed her admiration for the team of artisans, noting that every garment was created using traditional handcrafted techniques, including dyeing, hand embroidery, and intricate embellishment.
Meritorious Artist Nguyet Hang said she accepted the invitation to participate because the designs were not only beautiful but also capable of "telling" the story of Vietnamese culture to international audiences.
Meritorious Artist Nguyet Hang said she accepted the invitation to participate because the designs were not only beautiful but also capable of "telling" the story of Vietnamese culture to international audiences.
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