Life Style

Lam Duong For áo dài designers, spring is the time to launch their finest collections of the year. “Transition” collection by Adrian Anh Tuan Appreciation for the áo dài continues to grow in the international fashion world, and over the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays the spotlight shines brightly on Vietnam’s national dress. Designers bring a special focus to their […]

13/02/2021 - Life Style

A return to tradition

Long Tuyen Younger generations of Vietnamese are learning and preserving traditional Tet recipes for the holidays. In the wake of rampant modernization, traditional rituals sometimes fade into obscurity, and Tet customs are no exception. With supermarkets and convenience stores mushrooming up on nearly every corner, old-fashioned and painstaking preparations for Tet treats are being overlooked by many families. However, a […]

04/02/2021 - Life Style

Return to glory

Hai Au Young designers are looking to Vietnam’s imperial past to find inspiration for their contemporary works. From royal attire of the Le Dynasty to jewelry draped in Ly Dynasty-inspired decorative patterns, it’s not hard to find images of imperial Vietnamese influences in contemporary designs and artwork. A younger generation in Vietnam is growing increasingly interested in their country’s […]

29/01/2021 - Life Style