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Kha Uyen Tong

Van Lang University

I’m studying at Van Lang University, and my dream is to become a fashion designer. Ever since I was young, I’ve been fascinated by how clothing can express identity, culture, and emotion without words. At university, I am learning not only the technical skills like sketching, pattern making, and fabric selection, but also how to think creatively and develop my own unique style. I want to create designs that are both modern and meaningful, combining global trends with my own cultural influences. In the future, I hope to build my own brand and showcase my collections on international runways. I know the fashion industry is competitive, but I am willing to work hard, keep improving, and stay true to my vision.

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Tui Da

Category: Accessories

Competitions: Vietnam

Rooted in the Trường Mệnh lock - a feng-shui talisman of eternal protection in East Asian culture - this collection translates heritage into a high - fashion leather handbag. The silhouette is a structured rectangular form (36×21×7cm) with a signature cloud-shaped cut - out handle mimicking the antique lock body. The surface carries laser-engraved and embossed Vietnamese motifs: floating clouds, noble cranes, resilient pine, lotus, and dragon - carp. Hardware replicates an antique silver lock. Materials include box calf, patent leather, and nubuck, finished with mirror-polished edges. Every detail carries wishes for longevity and prosperity.

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Non La

Category: Accessories

Competitions: Vietnam

Inspired by the Vietnamese conical hat, this project reinterprets the object through the gestures of holding - gripping the brim, tucking under the arm. A leather bag emerges as a natural extension of movement. Surface details draw from poem hats and Trúc Chỉ hats, translated into embossed and laser-engraved techniques that reveal patterns only under certain light or angles. The technical sheet shows a conical bag (30 - 50cm diameter, 20 - 25cm tall) built from 16 leather panels over a plastic ring frame, with a cut - out hand grip. Color palette ranges across natural browns and oranges.

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