The "breath" of Haute Couture at Vietnam International Fashion Week 2025

From indigenous cultural values ​​recreated through modern language, to bold experimental design thinking, international designers will bring bold impressions to Vietnam Fashion Week.

A design from Julien Fournié's "First Circus" collection. (Photo: BTC)

The organizing committee of Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 has just officially announced 5 international designers and fashion brands that will participate in the program including: Julien Fournié (France), Alberto Zambelli (Italy), Frederick Lee (Singapore), Behati (Malaysia) and StudioMoral (Indonesia).

With the theme #PureStyleShines - Unique identity creates style, the event is not only a place to introduce unique collections, imbued with personality and pioneering design thinking, but also a bridge for cultural exchange, promoting the sustainable development of Vietnamese fashion.

The program will take place from June 5-8, at Nguyen Du Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City.

The "breath" of Haute Couture

Having first appeared on the show in 2015, haute couture designer Julien Fournié will return with a meaningful milestone - marking his 50th birthday right on the catwalk of Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring Summer 2025.

Julien Fournié has officially become a full member of the Paris Haute Couture Federation – Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode since 2017. In this capacity, he is allowed to show in the official schedule of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week and is one of the very few designers in the world to be recognized with the title of Haute Couture - a title protected by French law.

One of Julien Fournié's designs was recently presented at Théâtre Mogador (Paris) as part of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

Coming to the Vietnam Spring Summer 2025 fashion show, designer Julien Fournié is the Guest of Honor of the event. He will “treat” the audience to the “First Circus” collection - a Haute Couture masterpiece that was recently presented at Théâtre Mogador (Paris) within the framework of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.

A familiar face at Vietnam International Fashion Week, designer Frederick Lee (an icon of contemporary Haute Couture fashion in Singapore) will return with the collection “White Night , ” inspired by the surreal beauty of full moon nights.

“White Night” will be a unique visual journey with unconventional designs, unusual structures and unique material handling techniques – where emotions are expressed through inner conflicts and struggles. The collection is a testament to Frederick Lee’s limitless creativity and iconic design language.

Two designs from Frederick Lee's "White Night" collection. (Photo: BTC)

One of the leading representatives of the Italian high prêt-à-porter line, designer Alberto Zambelli has made a strong mark on the world fashion map with his minimalist, sophisticated and artistic style.

After being selected by the Italian National Fashion Association (Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana) as one of the 15 new talents representing Made in Italy fashion in 2014, Alberto Zambelli quickly affirmed his name through a series of shows at Milan, Beijing, Shanghai, Alta Roma and Dubai Fashion Weeks. His designs celebrate the elegant beauty of modern women through liberal shapes, streamlined cuts, and high-quality materials developed with hand-crafted textile artisans in Italy.

Inspired by Eastern culture and contemporary design thinking, designer Alberto Zambelli will present the “Silence ” collection , expressing a unique vision of the intersection between East and West through layered garments, three-dimensional shapes and details rich in aesthetic depth.

Alberto Zambelli's collection and style are expected to be one of the special highlights, strongly inspiring fashion enthusiasts in Vietnam and the region.

Designer Alberto Zambelli will present the collection "Silence." (Photo: BTC)

A breath of fresh air from Asian brands

StudioMoral, an Indonesian ready-to-wear fashion brand led by young designer Andandika Surasetja, will bring contemporary fashion spirit and experimental thinking to the upcoming Vietnam Fashion Week.

Established in 2013, StudioMoral has made its mark with unique designs, blending classic beauty and modern aesthetics. It is also the runner-up of the Asia Newgen Fashion Award organized by Harper's Bazaar in Singapore (October 2018) and the New Fashion Force Awards with the title of Most Creative Domestic Brand at Jakarta Fashion Week 2018 (October 2017).

Internationally recognized for its designs launched at Harbin Fashion Week (China), StudioMoral continues to affirm its name with artistic collections, focusing on craftsmanship, innovative printing techniques and a subtle combination of luxury and street spirit.

A design from StudioMoral. (Photo: BTC)

Representing the multi-ethnic cultural spirit of Malaysia, BEHATI (a brand founded by designer Kel Wen) resonates with its innovative creations based on traditional costumes, especially the impressive oversize Baju Melayu design.

Combining cultural elements and modern aesthetic thinking, BEHATI aims for a harmonious blend of cultures, honoring traditional identities through the lens of contemporary fashion. Participating for the first time at Vietnam International Fashion Week, BEHATI representatives revealed that they will bring a distinct mark, imbued with modern Southeast Asia.

From indigenous cultural values ​​recreated through modern language, to bold experimental design thinking, each collection that international designers are about to present is expected to be a mark at Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring Summer 2025./.

BEHATI designs combine cultural elements and modern aesthetic thinking. (Photo: BTC)

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/nhung-hoi-tho-haute-couture-tai-tuan-le-thoi-trang-quoc-te-viet-nam-2025-post1041367.vnp