Elle Vietnam Fashion Show Autumn 2011

It was on the last few days of the month – October Month, Elle Vietnam launched their second in a year: Autumn Fashion Show featuring 4 designers: Do Manh Cuong, Tom K Nguyen, Phuong My and Le Ha.

(Photo: Elle Vietnam Facebook Fanpage)

Held in Intercontinental Ballroom, the interior of the show theme Wonder created a feel of ‘forest’ and winter-like with rather comfort seating arrangement. In conjunction, Elle Vietnam also celebrated its first 1 year anniversary since setting foot in Vietnam, brought by the Publishing House Ringier. I still remember from the very first few occasion and involvement with the early development of the magazine. Looking back it was fun and a lot of ups and downs from what I observed. Now, the magazine, despite having the Bazaar competition (to be honest its more like a Phong Cach makeover), is standing strong as THE publication for Fashion in Vietnam. Bravo to Elle Vietnam!

The night was pleasant, no drama of the ‘show’ element, it was fashion straight forward, some are in trend but I would like to see a bit more variety in terms of style and collections.

Tom K Nguyen is a Viet Kieu and his collection, I would buy every piece. Unfortunately you cant coz it’s not available in Vietnam. The fabric was interesting and esp the silhouettes. The colour is also strong and vibrant, in tune with the international trends for this year winner/autumn.

(Photo: Elle Vietnam Facebook Fanpage)

I love this outfit esp this skirt.

(Photo: Elle Vietnam Facebook Fanpage)

Do Manh Cuong collection was a full on fur and animal prints with a large collection of outerwear coats and all. The coats look good actually, quite well done in terms of detail and workmanship but the feel of the collection remind of much of M.Kors. Perhaps Ha Noi customers will be able to enjoy the clothes more. Again, his collection had more pieces and more prominent models and supermodels than others. Once again, I would need to address this: when will it be fair play?

Le Ha collection packs with fur and violet/cobalt colours, soft and smooth, feminine with a touch of silk. The trend coat style suits the collection and it’s very wearable. Lux feel and almost cozy, great to have those pieces in the fall somewhere in Europe.

(Photo: Elle Vietnam Facebook Fanpage)

Lastly I would say Phuong My, the weakest collection. There’s no pieces I would wear or thinking of wearing. The satin like material didn’t work very well and no structure of the outfits. Some of it like walking straight from your bedroom onto the street of autumn weather. Maybe that was the intention?

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Much debate over Dep Show versus Elle Show over its simplicity, artistic or fashion elements, there were mixed review.

It was a fun night, esp getting ready for it. I pulled out my Leopard Escada Dress I bought for years, lucky still fit and got a ‘scrutiny’ of a DMC supporter since his collection was largely safari style.

Me, Dieu Anh designer, Nhat Minh designer – who made a dress theme Sea Goddess, Quoc Binh designer, Kan Nguyen Art Director and a fashionista Thuc Quyen were all getting ready for the night.

Here are some of the shots at Nhat Minh crib before the crew heading out. Check on Cityscape Before Big Fashion Night Out

 

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