Vietnamese girls boast of their pure beauty in traditional Ao Dai

Each entrant is allowed to send a total of five separate designs for consideration by the competition’s organising board.

Entries can either be of Ao Dai designs for women or children of a variety of different ages and are encouraged to combine modernity with tradition.

The organisers are set to prioritise designs that make use traditional materials such as silk, brocade, and embroidered patterns.

All submissions must be original and have never competed in other fashion design contests previously.

With the deadline for entries set for June 30, the competition’s preliminary round will take place from July 1 to July 10.

The contest’s best 60 designs will then compete to progress to the final round which is set to take place from October 5 to October 10 following an online vote for the public’s favourite designs from September 20 to September 30.

The awards are set to be divided into two categories, with one prize going to amateur entries while another will go to professional designs. Each category will have one first-place prize, two second-place prizes, three third-place prizes, and four isolation prizes.

Some of the sub-categories on offer include awards for the most creative ideas, the best young designer, and the most popular design.

An awards giving ceremony and an Ao Dai fashion show will get underway in a ceremony to mark 90 years of founding the Vietnam Women’s Union on October 20, 2020. VOV

Hanoi woman spreads love for Ao Dai

Whenever wearing Vietnamese traditional long dress, ao dài, all Vietnamese women feel the special beauty and attractiveness of the costume. 

Don't judge the book by its cover, do not judge a woman by the Ao Dai she wears

This week leading up to International Women's Day tomorrow, VN Women's Union has appealed to all women in the country to wear their áo dài, be proud of their common heritage and protect it together.