Phương My will become the first Vietnamese designer to open Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 from September 17-23. — Photo courtesy of Phuong My (Source: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Phuong My will become the first Vietnamesedesigner to open Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 which will be heldon September 17-23.
My will present her spring/summer collection 2019 at the opening night onSeptember 17 at Vancouver Art Gallery’s North Plaza.
The collection will feature dozens of designs in luxury materials, printedpatterns and specific shapes, especially suited for Asian women.
The 31st season of the Vancouver Fashion Week will see the participation ofnearly 100 designers from many countries and territories such as the US, theRepublic of Korea, Australia, Germany, Spain and Switzerland.
Born in HCM City, My, a graduate of the Academy of Art University in SanFrancisco, began her design career after winning top prizes at two prestigiouscontests, Are You Runway Ready in New York City and the Discarded to DivineProject in San Francisco in 2010.
In 2013, she returned to HCM City to launch her own brand PHUONG MY, which hasreceived a warm welcome from customers and celebrities.
She now has 30 stores in 20 countries and territories, including France, Italy,Taiwan, China, the Republic of Korea, Dubai, Kuwait and the United ArabEmirates.
My has also worked as a stylist for key fashion magazines in Vietnam suchas Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.
She has attended leading international fashion events, including New YorkFashion Week Event sponsored by Astonish Magazine in 2011, Black VSan Francisco Fashion Show in 2011, Tokyo Fashion Fuse Show in 2011, BLUEPRINTFashion Show in Singapore in 2011, Asia Fashion Week in Malaysia in 2011, PerthFashion Festival in Australia in 2015, and Dubai Fashion Week in 2017.
Vancouver Fashion Week began in 2001 dedicated to cultivating the success ofboth established designers and award-winning emerging designers with its globalperspective and highly multicultural approach.
🙈 Since 2014, the organiser has presented the annual Nancy Mak Award, given to atalented and promising emerging designer with the intention of providing toolsneeded to bring their brand to the next step.-VNS/VNA
International fashion designers attending the second Vietnam International Fashion Week last week have been raving about the creativity and energy they see in this country.
The first Fashionology Festival kicked off on Nguyen Hue Walking Street in HCM City on October 20, promising to entertain visitors with attractive fashion shows which use the latest technologies.
Le Au Ngan Anh, a 22-year-old beauty from the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, was crowned Miss Ocean Vietnam 2017 in a finale at Hoa Binh Theatre, HCM City on October 28.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Phương My will become the first Vietnamese designer to open Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 from September 17-23. — Photo courtesy of Phuong My (Source: VNA) 
