Do My Linh is gentle in modernized clothes

The trend of choosing Ao Dai during Tet is receiving the attention of fashionistas.

As a national beauty representative, with her love for traditional national costumes, Miss Do My Linh released a photo series of modernized ao dai.

The familiar brocade material in the old ao dai designs is highlighted when combined with lace details on the sleeves, helping the image of Miss Vietnam 2016 become new, unlike previous ao dai photo sets.

Spring-themed floral and bird motifs are vividly displayed on each outfit.

Using hand embroidery techniques, the Vietnamese fashion house makes the dress more attractive with embroidered floral patterns and ribbons, along with sparkling beaded details and eye-catching glitter thread.

Unlike the traditional ao dai styles with knee-length skirts and modest high necklines, the designs in this collection focus on exploiting short sleeves, short skirts, cropped pants and low necklines to bring lightness and comfort to the wearer.

Amidst the trend of using tile-patterned fabrics and classic floral prints, the collection creates its own unique style thanks to the use of color and sophisticated decorative patterns using manual techniques.

My Linh said the reason for taking this photo series was because of her love for the ao dai. “I want to spread the love and awareness of preserving the traditional beauty of the nation to everyone, especially the young people.”

The photo series was done with the support of photographer Trupi, makeup artist Quan Nguyen, and hair stylist Pu Le.