The Nguyen Cong Tri "Pure Water" collection is captured in a chromatic catalog by photographer Bobby Nguyen.
Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Cong Tri is a self-taught fashion designer who studied Fine Arts at the Ho Chi Minh City University. The Vietnamese talent's latest line embodies his whimsical and dreamy aesthetic that fuses ornate accents with sculptural design details.
After winning the 'New Idea' first prize at Vietnam's Grand Prix in 2000, the designer has never looked back and has continued to gain praise for his show-stopping pieces that blend art with wearable glamour.
"Nguyen Cong Tri's signature aesthetic and keen eye for detail combines progressive and hand-made techniques, resulting in collections that feature laser cutting, interlacing, hand-ironed pleating and knit constructions."
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Nguyen Cong Tri's "Pure Water" Collection Embraces Opulence
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