SUMMER FASHOIN: Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyễn Thúc Thùy Tiên is in a handmade crochet design from the summer collection 'Resort 2023' by celebrated fashion designer Lê Thanh Hoà. Photo courtesy of the artist’s facebook.

HCM CITY — Famous fashion designer Lê Thanh Hoà has introduced his summer collection in HCM City called Resort 2023.

The collection’s theme is sea, sun and women.

It features ready-to-wear designs for women in Vietnamese and foreign materials, such as silk, chiffon, taffeta, linen and organza.

Handmade crochet designs are also included.

Hoà used white, pastel pink and blue to highlight his designs.

The collection will be displayed on the catwalk on March 31 in Thủ Đức City. Top fashion models, including Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyễn Thúc Thùy Tiên, will be featured.

ON DISPLAY: President of Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Janet Yang wears a creation by Lê Thanh Hoà at the 95th Academy Awards on March 12, 2023. — Photo courtesy of AFP.

Hoà, 38, graduated from the HCM City University of Architecture’s industrial arts school. He also studied fashion design at the Raffles Design Institute in Shanghai, China.

He began his career after winning top prizes at fashion design contests of local organisations in 2007.

Hòa has participated in major Vietnamese fashion shows, including Đẹp Fashion Show, Elle Show, and Việt Nam International Fashion Week.

He has shops in Hà Nội and HCM City.

TOP DESIGNER: Famous fashion designer Lê Thanh Hoà has introduced his summer collection called 'Resort 2023' in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the artist’s facebook.

Many of Hòa's designs have been chosen by international celebrities, such as Paris Hilton, Halle Bailey, Jordan Chiles, and Sevyn Streeters.

President of Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Janet Yang chose a creation by Hoà to shine on the red carpet at the 95th Academy Awards on March 12.

In February, Vietnamese-born TV host Jeannie Mai wore a fishtail dress at an event in Atlanta, Georgia.

American movie actress, dancer and fashion model Bella Thorne chose a see-through dress from Hòa's collection for her appearance at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in January.

“Through my fashion, I hope to raise awareness among people worldwide for the beauty of my country’s culture and lifestyle,” Hoà said. — VNS