Cultural journey of designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam

VHO - The space of San Jose, the technology capital of the United States, on weekends suddenly becomes quiet with the gentleness of silk and the soft curves of the Vietnamese ao dai.

The Ao Dai Exhibition & Fashion Show “Tu Binh Hoa Lua” is the opening event for a series of activities celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Ao Dai brand Do Trinh Hoai Nam.

Vietnamese spirit in the design language of Do Trinh Hoai Nam

Cultural researchers, artists and international fashion enthusiasts paid full attention to the Ao Dai Exhibition & Fashion Show “Tu Binh Hoa Lua”, where designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam marked the 30-year milestone of his career with an inspiring performance.

This is not just a fashion event. In the eyes of cultural workers, it is a dialogue between Vietnam and the world , through the symbol of clothing that has become the soul of Vietnamese identity: Ao Dai.

“Tu Binh Hoa Silk” opens with the sparkling look of high-quality silk, blended with the sophisticated silk flower art of artisan Minnie Uyen Thai.

Modern materials and long-standing craftsmanship meet in each dress design, creating a unique fashion language where designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam conveys the spirit of the four-panel painting, the fragrance of flower seasons and the dignified beauty of Vietnamese women.

Soft cuts and patterns treated like silk paintings make each design a visual work.

As the ao dai moves under the light, viewers feel the intersection between tradition and modernity, between cultural memories and contemporary breath, something that designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam has pursued throughout three decades of his career.

Miss Ao Dai California Nguyen Ngoc Que Tran shines in an ao dai design, carrying a strong message about the cultural exchange between the East and the West.

Ao Dai - Vietnamese cultural symbol stepping out into the world

The presence of “Tu Binh Hoa Lua” in San Jose shows that the ao dai is no longer just a garment. It steps onto the stage as a symbol, as the cultural voice of Vietnam.

From the stage design, lighting to the leisurely movements of each silk panel, everything brings the audience to a typical Asian spirit, but is modern enough to communicate with international audiences.

Artistic director Do Bao Ngoc shared at the event that the uniqueness of the ao dai lies in the fact that the world does not have an equivalent concept to describe it.

Despite countless variations in fashion, the ao dai still retains its Vietnamese name - a testament to its symbolic value that transcends cultural borders.

The collection "Four Silk Flower Vase" is inspired by 30 typical flowers of Vietnam.

A Vietnamese cultural space in the heart of San Jose

The exhibition space appears like an art garden. Each color of Vietnamese native flowers is reproduced into patterns, transformed into soft silk layers wrapped around the model's body. Soft light spreads down, creating the feeling of walking through memories.

When international models wear the ao dai, the collection is no longer just a collection of fashion designs. It becomes a visual story about an elegant Vietnam, rich in aesthetic depth and sophistication in every detail.

That beauty also radiated through the performance of Miss Ao Dai California Nguyen Ngoc Que Tran, creating an emotional intersection between the Vietnamese community in the US and the rapidly moving creative force in the country.

Director Do Bao Ngoc, in his role as art director, skillfully led the collection "Tu Binh Hoa Lua," recreating the beauty of Vietnam through each Ao Dai flap.

30 years - a designer's cultural journey

The event in San Jose kicks off a series of activities celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Do Trinh Hoai Nam brand, a journey in which fashion is just the surface.

The most enduring thing throughout that journey is the cultural mindset associated with the ao dai. Do Trinh Hoai Nam always sees the ao dai as a living entity: with history, memory, and the ability to adapt to continue to exist in the flow of time.

For him, each design is a story, carrying the Vietnamese soul, bringing that identity closer to the world. Therefore, at every international event he attends, the ao dai appears not as a national costume, but as an ambassador.

In the wave of globalization, indigenous values ​​become more attractive. Ao dai with its gentle beauty and symbolic depth is becoming a convincing means of promoting culture.

The “Four Silk Flower Vase” collection shows the power of fashion when combined with culture: it is soft enough to touch emotions, yet strong enough to leave an impression of identity.

Choosing the Ao Dai to talk about Vietnam is a way to introduce a country with a beauty that can transcend all language boundaries. Each Ao Dai flap that glides across the San Jose stage is also a greeting, an invitation for the world to get closer to Vietnamese culture.

With “Tu Binh Hoa Lua”, designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam has opened a space where fashion becomes a cultural language.

The event in San Jose honored the ao dai and affirmed a truth: Vietnam can absolutely enter the world's creative map with its own beauty, both soft, profound, and rich in value.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/giai-tri/hanh-trinh-van-hoa-cua-ntk-do-trinh-hoai-nam-182570.html