Temple of Literature hosts Vietnamese academic attire fashion competition

The final ceremony and award ceremony for the fashion design competition “Designing Outfits Inspired by the Temple of Literature – Vietnamese Academic Attire” is scheduled to take place on September 4, 2026, at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.

Over a three-month period, the competition attracted more than 100 entries from design, fine arts, and fashion students across the country, as well as young designers interested in Vietnamese cultural heritage. The selection process involved two rounds, evaluating design concepts, cultural exploitation, and the potential for complete products.

From the initial pool, 30 excellent designs were selected for display at the Temple of Literature, with the top 15 advancing to the final round to compete for various awards. The finalists' works incorporate diverse materials and techniques, such as silk, taffeta, chiffon, hand embroidery, and indigo printing. Designer and judge Quang Hoa noted that the entries demonstrated a serious study of academic culture and a creative fusion of traditional values with contemporary fashion language.