Mai Ngo brought a design inspired by Empress Nam Phuong to Miss Charm.

Mai Ngo wears a design featuring the "Empress Seal" and "Golden Flower" motifs - Photo: Provided by the subject.

On December 8th, runner-up Mai Ngo, representing Vietnam, participated in the Miss Charm 2025 competition. (Miss International Beauty) - officially unveils its national costume named "Golden Flower Emblem" .

Awakening national pride through clothing.

This design, created by designer Nguyen Quoc Viet (Cat Co), is inspired by Empress Nam Phuong - a woman who symbolizes virtue, compassion, and refined beauty.

According to the designer, this spirit is incorporated into the Nhat Binh ao dai, which has the dignified silhouette of royal attire. However, the design is creatively modern while still maintaining traditional standards, showcasing a harmonious blend.

The highlight of the "Golden Seal" design is the harmonious blend of the golden hues of the Hue imperial palace and the architecture of the Nguyen dynasty, recreating the language of nobility and luxury through contemporary fashion .

The design of the Golden Flower Seal is seen as a declaration of Vietnam's heritage entering the international stage, confident, radiant, and full of national pride.

In recent days, Mai Ngo has been scoring points on her journey to conquer the crown. She has introduced to international friends interesting things about Vietnam, from beautiful scenery and food to cultural aspects, showcasing the hospitality of its people.

The design of the gold-embroidered seal honors the traditional ao dai - Photo: Provided by the subject.

Mai Ngo is expected to achieve a high ranking at Miss Charm 2025 - Photo: FBNV

Mai Ngo just completed her closed-door interview on December 7th - Photo: FBNV

Mai Ngo's presentation of Vietnamese cuisine featured egg coffee - Source: Organizing Committee

The national costumes of the Vietnamese representatives in the previous two seasons.

Previously, Vietnamese representatives attracted attention with the traditional costumes "Dance of the Ban Flower" worn by MC Quynh Nga (Miss Charm 2024) and "Rice Paper" worn by MC Thanh Thanh Huyen (Miss Charm 2023) .

The "Dance of the Bauhinia Flower" costume, designed by Le Long Dung and Than Nguyen An Kha, is inspired by the bauhinia flower, a characteristic flower of the Northwest mountains, symbolizing purity and innocence.

The Ban Flower Dance combines traditional beauty with creativity through the traditional dress silhouette and long collar. and a skirt embroidered with traditional brocade patterns.

The highlight is the prominent yellow flower petal pattern on the brocade fabric, creating a youthful and cheerful feeling, like the girls of Northwest Vietnam blooming in the vast forest.

MC Quynh Nga in traditional costume, performing the Ban Flower Dance - Photo: Organizing Committee

The " Banh Trang" national costume won second prize in the Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 National Costume Design Contest. by designer Phan Xuan Giau.

The idea for rice paper wrappers is inspired by the image of a simple, rustic dish, a familiar food to the Vietnamese people.

The wings are made from translucent, off-white chiffon fabric using a patchwork technique to create the distinctive pattern of a rice paper wrapper. The jumpsuit is meticulously crafted, embellished with beads and sequins to make the outfit even more impressive. The fringes on the skirt add a soft, flowing touch.