VietNamNet Bridge – The British and Vietnamese audience had an opportunity to enjoy a fashion show of traditional and modern designs by Vietnamese designer Hoang Hai amid London at the "Vietnam Open Festival 2013" on June 22-23.

The festival is the largest outdoor Vietnamese cultural festival in London this year. The event was held by the Vietnamese Culture & Arts Society and the Vietnam Embassy in the UK to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam - UK. The festival was held on the river Thames, right next to the icons such as London Eye and Big Ben.

The highlight of the program was the fashion show introducing the collection by designer Hoang Hai. To prepare for the trip, Hoang Hai designed 20 Haute Couture costumes, using handmade materials.

The program attracted many British people, Vietnamese students and overseas Vietnamese in the UK.

The festival welcomed approximately 40,000 visitors.

Hoang Hai (left) on the stage with models. The show also had the participation of overseas Vietnamese designer Lan Tschirky from Switzerland.

Many officials of the two countries attended the festival.

Hoang Hai (second from the right).

VNE