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On the evening of May 28 at DTU, the audience was treated to an impressive fashion show by final-year class-K27 students of Fashion Design at the Faculty of Applied Arts of the DTU School of Engineering & Technology.

 

 

Nguyen Le Hien Mai presented her evening gown collection Quiet, inspired by the mushroom Marasmius haematocephalus. She used matte materials, glossy organza, chiffon, brocade, crushed silk, and stiff mesh to capture the delicate beauty of nature through the language of fashion. Photo: DTU

 

Four-year journey of dedicated practice and creativity

Before shining on the runway of the graduation project show, these young designers underwent hours of presentations before a professional panel with challenging and serious feedback.

Each collection carried a strong personal identity, as the young DTU designers drew inspiration from the beauty of nature, culture, and historical symbols to make creative fashion with artistic value and reflecting Vietnamese or foreign cultures.

Nguyen Le Hien Mai is the valedictorian of Fashion Design class K27, and her evening gown collection Quiet earned her an “outstanding project” prize. “Taking inspiration from the Marasmius haematocephalus mushroom, a rare mushroom with a unique beauty and the ability to regenerate in harsh conditions, I was led to explore new design elements and go beyond the limits of creativity to express the mystery and seductiveness of nature through my collection,” she explains.

“Studying fashion design at DTU for four years brought me a lot of joy and inspiration. The friendly academic environment, modern facilities, and experienced lecturers allowed me to develop and hone my knowledge, skills, and creative perspective. I also participated in many projects and competitions to prove my abilities and establish my personal style.”

 

Impressive collections

 

 

The collection Carrying the Sunlight by Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga was inspired by salt-making, and specifically the image of patient salt-makers working exposed to the elements, portraying the emotional harmony between humans and nature. Photo: DTU

 

 

Rebirth by Le Thi Van Anh reflects the wonderful skin-shedding of the snake, symbolizing freedom, the thirst for renewal, and each person’s desire for constant improvement. Using materials like voile, stretchy ribbed knits, and softly glowing taffeta in soft–hard and transparent–shiny contrasts, the design catches the eye and clearly shows each movement, with a journey from fragility to strength, from the old to the radiant. Photo: DTU

 

 

Drawing from the iconic colors of Hoi An - its bold yellow and terracotta red - combined with traditional patterns and modern shapes, The Town by Hoang Thi Kieu Trang recreates an ancient space in the novel breath of the modern rhythm of life. Photo: DTU

 

 

Inspired by Xuan Quynh’s poem Waves, Doan Thi Ly gives a deep expression of the intense emotions of romance and shows her personal affection for Danang through her collection My Waves. The design delivers a message about protecting the marine environment to increase our pride that Vietnam has one of the most beautiful coastlines and attracts tourists from all over the world. Photo: DTU

 

 

Expressing respect and admiration for the majestic beauty of Nuoc Nut Cave in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system, Duong Thi Diem’s collection Dripstone Pulse goes beyond aesthetics and reflects a love for nature, honors Vietnamese culture, and conveys a powerful message about environmental protection. Photo: DTU

 

Inspired by the scorpion goddess Serket from ancient Egyptian mythology, each design in Chu Thuy Hang’s collection Serqis represents a fusion of classical beauty with an Egyptian slant and bold modern style. She used metallic leather, shimmering taffeta, and satin to create a striking visual impact while capturing the proud, fearless inner strength of the wearer. Photo: DTU

 

Mai Thi Mo’s collection Pearl Reverie captures the beauty of golden rice fields through the language of fashion and artistic aesthetics, to highlight the endurance of wet rice civilization. Photo: DTU

 

Inspired by the Vietnamese folktale The Four Seasons, Dinh Thi Cam Tu’s collection Descent to Earth uses wool adorned with a lot of 3D flower-shape embossing, combined with bright, eye-catching colors to create a vivid and harmonious portrayal of the four seasons. Photo: DTU

 

Designed with layered pleats and layers of soft fabric, Le Nguyen Tuong Vi’s collection Terrace Clouds clearly shows the beauty of terraced fields, an innovative architectural creation of Vietnamese farmers. Photo: DTU

 

The romantic love story between the goddess Aphrodite and Adonis served as endless inspiration for Tran Thi Minh Nhung to create her incredibly impressive evening gown collection La Rósa. Photo: DTU

 

The outstanding designs by DTU students received many awards: outstanding project, most impressive project, promising project, future designer, and young designer - recognition of their creativity and a motivation boost as they officially start a new chapter: the growing-up, spirit, and glory of professional fashion. Photo: DTU

“I’m immensely proud to accompany these DTU students on their journey to bring Vietnamese fashion closer to the international audience,” MA Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Head of Fashion Design at DTU’s Faculty of Applied Arts and fashion designer cum CEO of Moncheri investement JSC (owner of luxury menswear brand Monche'rie de Lanh 1986 with branches in the UK), explained.

“Fashion is more than beauty of form; it is a wordless language that expresses cultural values in modern life. From poetic seascapes and golden rice fields to terraced farms and Egyptian mythology, the designs by DTU students show a harmonious blend of traditional and modern elements, boundless creativity and an intense motivation to preserve and promote cultural values in an era of national integration and innovation.”

 

(Media Center)