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Fashion
“Pioneer” in 3D Space

The 11th Vietnam Collection Grand Prix themed “Pioneer” was held in Hanoi, featuring creative designs of cubes reflected by the technique of making forms in a 3D space. The combination of colours shows the contestants’ deep perception of the world fashion trend.

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Ao dai and Turban –Traditional Attire of Vietnam

Vietnamese people are proud of their traditional attire, an Ao dai with a turban, not unlike the Japanese with their kimono and the French with their smart suit. The combo of Ao dai and turban make the wearer look serious and elegant and it is usually worn at festivals and ceremonies.

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Vietnamese Style Brassiere

In the past the Yem dao, a pink blouse, or Vietnamese brassiere, was an indispensable part of a woman's attire. But even today, although not quite popular as the Ao dai (traditional long dress), the Yem dao is worn to display a woman’s grace and seductiveness. 

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Unique Linen Skirt of the Mong Women

The Mong ethnic people of Vietnam live mainly in the northern mountainous areas. They belong to six branches including the Mong Do (white Mong), Mong Lenh (yellow Mong), Mong Sy (red Mong), Mong Sua (flower Mong), Mong Du (black Mong) and Mong Xanh (green Mong). To them, the linen skirt of Mong women plays a sacred role in their life.

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Unique Designs from a Unique Designer

Select pieces of stone, pebbles, coloured glass, oyster and clam shells that are grafted together by the skilful hands of jewellery designer Vu Duy Dinh become beautiful accessories to any dress attire. Not luxurious or expensive when compared to jewellery made of gemstones or diamonds, these collections have a unique natural and pure beauty.

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Spring-Summer Fashion Week 2009: Uniqueness and novelty

A total of 600 spring and summer fashion items by 16 independent designers and two designers from Viet Thang Garment Joint-Stock Company were featured on the catwalk of Vietnam Spring-Summer Fashion Week 2009 that previewed a new trend in Vietnam’s fashion.

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Hue's Gracefulness Seen through the Traditional Ao dai
Many people say that residents of Hue (the old imperial city of Vietnam during 1802-1945), from the members of reputed families to ordinary traders and retailers, are always decent in their speaking and gestures. Wearing an old Ao dai (traditional long dress) torn out with time, or made with luxurious velvet or silk, Hue women always retain their gracefulness and gentleness.
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Wedding Bouquet
To meet different tastes of customers for wedding flowers, this year fresh flower shop owners make various forms of wedding bouquets, such as round, oval, basket, etc., that help the bride look beautiful and elegant.
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Vietnam Collection Grand Prix 2008
The 10th Vietnam Collection Grand Prix entitled “New World” attracted 6,525 sketches from 925 participants nationwide, of which 18 collections with 76 creative and charming fashion designs from 17 candidates were selected for the final round.
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: :  Published stories
.:: “Moving in Style”(11/2008)
.:: Autumn-Winter Fashion Week 2008(9/2008)
.:: The Unknowns about Vietnamese Jewellery(8/2008)
.:: A Young Talented Hairstylist(8/2008)
.:: “Clouds and Sunshine”(7/2008)
.:: Hera Colours(7/2008)
.:: “Contemporary Legend”(6/2008)
.:: “Glam Rock” Fashion Collection(3/2008)
.:: “Co Ba Xu Viet” Fashion Collection(3/2008)
.:: Dep Fashion Show 6: “Contemporary Inspiration”(2/2008)
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In brief
.:: Doctor steles in Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam win UNESCO documentary heritage status
The 17th APEC Summit: APEC members highly appreciate Vietnam’s recommendations
.:: Vietnam is among the most peaceful countries
.:: Samsung opens a mobile phone factory in Vietnam
.:: Vietnam – A potential market
Vietnamese Ca Tru becomes the World's Heritage
Vietnamese Quan ho recognized by UNESCO as a World's Intangible Cultural Heritage
.:: Vietnam to host WEF East Asian Meeting 2010
.:: Vietnam in the top list of countries having the world’s biggest cement productivity
.:: Vietnam – major exporter of seafood to South Korea
.:: Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese Established
.:: Vietnamese enterprises show their optimism about economic recovery
.:: Vietnam to lead the world in entertainment and media’s growth
.:: Vietnamese Prime Minister approves the Agreements on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic Passport Holders between Vietnam and Israel and Switzerland
.:: Vietnam ranks first in Southeast Asia for world biosphere reserves
.:: Vietnam remains an ideal place for US investors
.:: Vietnam among most attractive countries for software processing
.:: Vietnam is the 39th safest country in the world
.:: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung visited the Republic of Korea and attended the meeting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ASEAN-RoK relationship
.:: World Bank plans 1.3-1.5 billion USD loan to Vietnam in the fiscal year 2009
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