MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Vietnam Junior Ballet Gala: “Sleeping Beauty” Jan 13 and 20, 7.30 – 10 pm Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street From ticketvn.com: A famous ballet by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This is the first time in ballet history in both adult and kid versions the classic ballet “Sleeping Beauty” are performed in Vietnam, with the largest number of actors ever (130 actors). Project Director: Meritorious Artist Dam Han Giang General Director / Choreographer: Meritorious Artist Dam Han Giang. Production Director / Costume Designer: Fashion designer Pham Ngoc Stage Director: Director of Photography: Tarah Vu Art Main actors and actresses: Kid dancers of Hanoi Kids’ Art Center and other kid dancers selected nationally. Ticket prices: 700.000 VNĐ – 1.000.000VNĐ – 1.500.000 VNĐ (VIP)/ 1 ticket Hotline: 0983067996 / 0913489858. All tickets available at Hanoi Opera House. … [Read more...] about What’s on January 14-20 (Daily updated)
Fashion designing what is it
Việt Nam’s fashion taking next big leap
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Viet Nam News By Nguyễn Mỹ Hà The Vietnam International Fashion Week returns next weekend to showcase the latest collections by Vietnamese and international designers in what can be regarded as the country’s best efforts to put forward the best of its young and exciting fashion industry. Designer Vũ Việt Hà draws his inspiration from the Vietnamese folklore story about "Leaping the Dragon’s Gate". “This is a Vietnam Fashion Show, so I wanted to bring to it a great story of a carp turning into a dragon as it leaps over the dragon’s gate. It is also my concept for our current fashion scene that has been accumulating experience over a number of years to make a big leap and develop to the next level,” he tells Việt Nam News Sunday. Modern twist: Designer Vũ Việt Hà collaborated with Ngọc Lan House for the new collection. — Photo courtesy of VIFW “It is also an image of … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s fashion taking next big leap
Việt Nam opens new doors for UK fashion designer
Designer Graeme Armour, from the UK. VNS Photo Lê HươngViet Nam News Lê Hương chats with Graeme Armour, a designer from the UK, who has recently teamed up with domestic fashion brand IVY moda at their Autumnl-Winter fashion show. A graduate from the Central Saint Martins Art School in London, Armour has worked with huge names in the fashion industry like Alexander McQueen, Emanuelle Ungaro and Karl Lagerfeld. A finalist in Colin McDowell’s Fashion Fringe, he was named Scottish Young Designer of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards in 2008, judged by vogue.com editor Dolly Jones, Hilary Alexander and the Hon Daphne Guinness. - Is it your first time co-ordinating with Vietnamese designers? What are you thoughts of their work? Yes. This is the first time with Vietnamese designers and the first time I have been in Việt Nam. IVY moda is a great brand with a steady customer base. I had knowledge of what IVY has done so far. I think it is … [Read more...] about Việt Nam opens new doors for UK fashion designer
Disabled designer makes dream come true
Viet Nam News Designer Hà Thị Thông, 31, overcame disability to follow her passion for fashion. From working as a small-town tailor she has become a well-known designer. She talks to Minh Thu about her motivation and dreams. Inner Sanctum: How did you start your career as a tailor? I nurtured a passion for needlework when I was young. During my childhood, I often made many dresses for dolls. I was born with birth defects in my legs making it difficult for me to walk. I often struggled with my situation, so it wasn’t easy for me to integrate into society or make friends. I mostly played alone with dolls. I taught myself tailoring and opened a small shop at the age of 20 in Sơn Tây Town (a suburban district of Hà Nội). Inner Sanctum: You started your career as a fashion designer when you competed in Project Runway 2015, a reality television series for up-and-coming designers. You ranked in the top six finalists of the show. How did you … [Read more...] about Disabled designer makes dream come true
Natural products become fashionable in HCM City
A straw bag sells for VNĐ100,000 to VND700,000. VNS Photo An PhươngViet Nam News Plastic is out and natural, traditional materials are in on the HCM City fashion scene. More and more, people are liking bags made of straw, bamboo and rattan. The bags are sold at prices young people can afford. Older people also like to use these natural materials to decorate their homes. by An Phương Traditional products made of natural materials like bamboo, rattan and rice straw have become bestsellers in HCM City, replacing items made with plastic or metal. A modern touch added to traditional designs on fashion items like bags is increasingly popular among young adults. In fact, bamboo, rattan and straw bags, in cross-body, messenger and tote designs, can be seen this summer season. The bags can be easily found at street vendors in the heart of the city, with prices ranging from VNĐ100,000 to VNĐ700,000 (US$4-30). The trendy items are carried at Lá … [Read more...] about Natural products become fashionable in HCM City