VSA Gala 2010 : Traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai Fashion Show

Northern Vietnam
Ao Tu Than or 4 part dress, is consider one of the oldest traditional Vietnamese outfits and is associated specifically with Northern Vietnamese women. The Ao Tu Than consists of the flowing outer tunic reaching almost reaching the floor, a long skirt worn over the tunic, a halter top as an undergarment and a sash that is tied around the waist as a belt. The Áo Tứ Thân in modern-day Vietnam is no longer worn on a daily basis and is its use is almost exclusive to northern-related festivals. It tends to be extremely colorful, using different hues throughout the dress, from the tunic to the bodice and the skirt. Our models, Kieu Trinh and Valerie also carry with them the typical northern hat called Non Quai Thao.

Central Vietnam
The most widely recognized Vietnamese national costume is the Ao Dai which is worn here by our models Elizabeth, Linda and Vy. This ensemble is typically associated with central vietnam. The style consists of a close fitting blouse, long sleeves, long panels in the front and back that are worn over long flowing silk pants. They are often seen with parasols or umbrellas to protect them from the sun and sporadic rain.

Southern Vietnam
Ao dai during the 1930s and 40s were loose fitting and made of heavier fabric. Southern women often wore their hair in a bun. The prosperity of the south was shown through the jewelry worn by southern girls, engraved bangles, pearl necklaces, jade bracelets as well as the use of accessories. Our models Linda, Diane and Bernice look elegant with the rendering of southern Vietnamese women.

Áo bà ba is a traditional Vietnamese costume. It is most associated with southern Vietnam, especially in rural areas. The áo bà ba, worn by Beatrice and Han, simply consists of a pair of silk pants and a long-sleeved, button-down silk shirt. The shirt will be somewhat long and split at the sides of the waist, forming two flaps. The garment's simplicity and versatility has contributed to its popularity explains the costume's natural presence in almost every aspect of Vietnamese life.

Minority
Vietnam is a culturally diverse nation with 54 different ethnic groups with multiple customs and traditions. Each minority group has its own unique costume character. It adds color and rhythm to our more subtle and growing Vietnamese culture. Worn here by Jessica, Haily, and Melissa are minority dresses that are fully embroidered and they are carrying wicker baskets that were weaved by hand by the Co Tu minority people who live in a mountainous region in Vietnam.

Wedding Ao Dai
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremonies in Vietnamese culture, with influence from Confucian and Buddhist ideologies. The wedding ao dai such as these worn by Diane and Diem, are distinguished from the every day ao dai by the elaborateness of its design. The former is usually embroidered with imperial symbols and includes an extravagant outer cloak. This gown is preferably in red or pink, and the bride usually wears a Khăn đống headdress. The groom wears a simpler male equivalent of the dress, often in the color blue.

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