Highlighting Vietnam-Japan Friendship through the Kimono-Ao Dai Fashion Show
A showcase of the timeless elegance of Japanese and Vietnamese traditional outfits, the Kimono and the Ao Dai, took place on October 12 at the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi.
Designer Lan Vy brings a collection of 10 Ao Dai inspired by the lotus flower and Vietnamese legends to the event.
The cultural function takes place as a part of activities held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan which were originally formed in 1973.
Designer Junko Sophia Kakizaki of Japan presents 10 Kimonos at the event.
The fashion show is expected to help audiences gain a greater understanding of about the similarities in traditional costumes of both countries.
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