Truyen beat Giang Tu and Tran Hung with his collection Chau A Tuong Lai (Asia's Future), which was inspired by the crane – a bird, that in Asia culture, represents for longevity.

Using three basic colours – white, black, and red – and formed in unique shapes, judges said the collection showed Truyen's "extraordinary improvement in creativeness".

Judge Cong Tri said that Truyen's designs have brought the material [cloth] onto a new level.

"You are the one who proves that fashion is another form of fabric, but it is extraordinary and perfect," Tri, who is also a designer said.

Tien Truyen (second from the right) with the judges.