Fashion exchange

March 07, 2023 - 09:30

Dozens of kimono and ao dai dresses by Japanese designer Kobayashi Eiko have featured in a dazzling fashion show in Hanoi. The catwalk show is among a series of cultural events this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Japan – Vietnam relationship, a joint effort by the Be-Japon, Japan’s Embassy in Việt Nam and the BRG group.

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