Designers Hai Long and The Huy debuted 15 costumes made from re-purposed linen and brocade at this year’s New York Fashion Week.
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At the New York Fashion Week, costumes made from re-purposed linen and brocade are displayed.
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11 as part of this year’s New York Fashion Week. |
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Two fashion designers made some patterns out of linen. |
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They use recycled material to protect the environment. He explained that they rearranged used fabrics to make new clothes. |
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They use features from Vietnam on their designs. |
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The collection was worked on for six months. |
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The designers participated in New York Fashion Week with the help of a U.S. based company. |
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The outfits are hand-embroidered with traditional motifs. |
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Huynh Hai Long (right) earned a bachelor’s degree in drama from the University of Theater and Cinema in Ho Chi Minh City. He took first place in the Vietnam Collection Grandprix 2009 competition. Long’s mentor is Dang The Huy (left). New York Fashion Week is one of four major fashion weeks in the world, collectively known as the “Big 4”, along with those in Paris, London, and Milan. |
The photos were taken by Ken.