LATEST FASHION: Thai fashion model in a hand-embroidered design from the collection called Eternal Passion by fashion designer Phan Anh Tuấn. Photo courtesy of the designer

HCM CITY — Fashion designer Phan Anh Tuấn of HCM City introduced his latest collection at the Bangkok Design Week 2023, which closed on February 12. 

The collection, Eternal Passion, features 30 ready-to-wear designs for women and men in Vietnamese materials. Shoes and accessories are also included. 

Tuấn used the images of Vietnamese flowers to highlight his hand-embroidered designs. The images were used on clothes worn by the royalty of the Nguyễn dynasties.  

Tuấn worked with Vietnamese and Thai fashion models to perfect every design from his collection Eternal Passion on the catwalk. 

VIETNAMESE STYLE: Fashion designer Phan Anh Tuấn (in white suit) has introduced his latest collection of Vietnamese silks and linen at the Bangkok Design Week 2023. Photo courtesy of the designer

Bangkok Design Week 2023 opened on February 4 with the theme “urban’NICE’zation” and took place in nine districts around Bangkok. It included a series of showcases, exhibitions and workshops. 

Vietnamese culture and lifestyle are among Tuấn’s creative sources of inspiration. They have been created by the designer since he entered the industry ten years ago.

“Through my fashion, I hope to bring Việt Nam to people worldwide,” said Tuấn, a graduate in design of construction at the Shu-Te University in Taiwan. “My designs bring stories, dreams and messages that I want to share with people.” 

HOME-GROWN TALENT: Vietnamese culture and lifestyle are fashion designer Phan Anh Tuấn’s creative sources of inspiration. Photo courtesy of the designer

Tuấn began his career in 2013 after his first collection called Under Water was released. 

He has presented his latest styles and trends through different collections for women and men. His collections include charming and elegant designs in a very Vietnamese style. — VNS