Amidst the resounding music at the Equestrian Palace on the evening of November 12, 2025, Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2025 officially kicked off its 20th season. It was a night where the "pure essence" of Vietnamese fashion was illuminated by designs bearing strong individual imprints and a spirit of integration.

A 20-season journey and a dream of a Southeast Asian fashion hub.

Ms. Trang Le and the models in the show.

Speaking at the opening night, Ms. Trang Le – President of Vietnam International Fashion Week and also President of the Council of Fashion Designers of Southeast Asia (CAFD) – emotionally reflected on the 10-year journey with 20 consecutive seasons:

“We are not just organizing a fashion event, but are gradually building Vietnam’s fashion industry. Our biggest goal is to make Vietnam a fashion hub – a fashion center for Southeast Asia.”

This year's event brings together 20 domestic and international designers and brands from Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Spain, China, India, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia. In addition, two leading fashion universities in Vietnam are participating, affirming the spirit of openness, cooperation, and the dissemination of creative knowledge.

The opening night's stage was bathed in pearly white light, symbolizing "purity," the overarching theme of the 20th season. On the catwalk, each collection was a declaration of identity, where beauty is not only seen but also felt emotionally.

When identity becomes the common language of creativity

The designs in the "Pure Origins" collection

Opening the show, designer Vu Viet Ha presented her collection "Pure Origins," a journey back to Vietnamese culture: "The story I'm bringing this time is nothing other than Vietnamese heritage. It's stories about traditional culture, customs, and history. I think that's an idea that will never run out of room for development."

Designer Vu Viet Ha shared: "If we were to talk about the spirit of Vietnamese fashion today, I believe that heritage is the most essential element for developing contemporary fashion."

Immediately afterwards, Singaporean designer Frederick Lee presented his haute couture collection “Nocturne Éternelle,” where the boundaries between light and shadow are blurred, opening up a fantastical, cinematic world .

The stage lit up even more when Chula Fashion, a brand from Spain, brought a free-spirited vibe with its "Chula – Black & White" collection, reminiscent of two contrasting aspects of life, harmoniously blended in artistic rhythm.

The designs in the “Black Parade” collection

To conclude the show, designer Ha Linh Thu presented her "Black Parade" collection, celebrating the beauty and strength of modern women, a symphony of pride and femininity.

Besides the stunning designs, the opening night was also a feast of music and performing arts. The appearance of Miss International 2024 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, The Face Vietnam 2023 winner Huynh Tu Anh, model Nguyen Hop, along with guest appearances by Divo Tung Duong and singers Minh Hang and ST Son Thach, made the event even more complete.

Singer Tung Duong shared: “2025 is a time when Vietnam will witness many positive changes. I believe that spirit of integration will strongly inspire creativity in designers.”

Miss Ngoc Han also expressed her excitement at meeting so many fashion enthusiasts. She also said that she is very excited and looking forward to the presentations of collections by domestic and international designers at this year's Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week.

Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week 2025 – Fall/Winter will take place from November 12-15, 2025 at the Quan Ngua Sports Palace, Hanoi. The series of fashion shows over four days will portray a vibrant picture of contemporary Vietnamese fashion: boldness, creativity, and integration.

From meticulous tailoring to the "pure" spirit in the #PureStyleShines message, Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week not only celebrates beauty but also tells the story of a journey to find identity, where the spotlight reflects the pride of a fashion industry that is growing day by day.

Source: https://heritagevietnamairlines.com/aquafina-vietnam-international-fashion-week-2025-mo-man-tai-ha-noi-dieu-gi-duoc-ke-tren-san-dien-mua-thu-20/