Designer Lan Hương draws inspiration from Đông Hồ paintings for the Hanoi Áo Dài Festival 2016

With the theme “Essence of Vietnamese Áo Dài,” the Hanoi Áo Dài Festival 2016 will take place from October 14 to 16, featuring many meaningful cultural activities.

Notably, hundreds of áo dài designs from over 30 professional designers from all three regions of the country will be showcased at the Đoan Môn Square – Thăng Long Imperial Citadel (on the evening of October 15). Additionally, more than 100 models and students in áo dài will “parade” through the streets surrounding the Imperial Citadel on cyclo and bicycle on the morning of October 16.

At the press conference, designer Lan Hương presented a collection inspired by Đông Hồ paintings and the gates of Hanoi, embroidered on silk. This trend is being embraced by many designers in their áo dài collections for the Hanoi Áo Dài Festival 2016.

Designer Lan Hương presents a collection inspired by Đông Hồ paintings at the Festival.

The delicate details in Lan Hương’s áo dài collection.

In addition, the collections from over 30 other designers also attracted attention:

Designer Ngọc Hân draws inspiration from Hàng Trống paintings and “Hanoi through my eyes.”

Designer Cao Minh Tiến presents an impressive modern áo dài collection.

Designer Minh Hạnh introduces two áo dài designs from her upcoming collection.

Some other áo dài collections at the 2016 Áo Dài Festival.

In addition, the festival features various side activities such as a painting contest on áo dài for children; cooking lessons by top 3 Masterchef VN 2016 contestant Đoàn Thị Thu Thủy; floral arrangement contests; workshops about áo dài; and a ceremony honoring the founders and artisans of the craft. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try on áo dài and receive consultations from famous designers at their booths.