Cover Asia’s Most Stylish 11 Vietnamese style icons lead in 2025
Asia’s Most Stylish 11 Vietnamese style icons lead in 2025
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Tatler unveils the Asia’s Most Stylish Vietnam list spotlighting 11 Vietnamese trailblazers whose signatures are reshaping Asian fashion and culture
The year 2025 marks a significant moment, as Asia’s Most Stylish, an annual list celebrating the region’s leading style icons, officially arrives in Vietnam. The occasion not only highlights the growing influence of Vietnamese fashion across Asia but also honours individuals whose taste and pioneering spirit have created a signature mark.
These 11 personalities exemplify the diversity, originality and influence of contemporary Vietnamese style. Far from merely following trends, they inspire new directions and convey compelling messages through their fashion choices.
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The Icon – Singer Hong Nhung
Above Hong Nhung believes dressing elegantly is important not just on stage, but in everyday life
Hong Nhung believes dressing elegantly is important not just on stage, but in everyday life
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In a fashion world that constantly evolves, Diva Hong Nhung remains a rare figure with a consistently avant-garde approach. She continually challenges aesthetic boundaries seldom explored by others, asserting her creative vision with confidence.
Although she describes herself as “younger than her age”, Hong Nhung embraces experimentation and lives her style fully. She explains that being a fashion icon goes beyond polished appearances; it requires shaping one’s persona to make a lasting visual impact. Even after more than four decades in the industry, she relishes the chance to wear daring outfits, experiment freely, and fully embrace the fleeting vitality of youth.
The Innovators – Artist, Designer Mai Lam
Above For Mai Lam, fashion acts as a bridge where traditional values are revitalised alongside contemporary rhythms
For Mai Lam, fashion acts as a bridge where traditional values are revitalised alongside contemporary rhythms
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With a distinct vision, designer Mai Lam transforms garments into art imbued with personal narratives and reflections on Vietnamese culture, breaking from conventional trends. She combines the quiet confidence of an artist, the subtle defiance of someone seeking new horizons, and the layered experience of a woman shaped by memory.
Fashion, for her, becomes a bridge linking the past to the present. As traditional techniques and handcrafted methods fade from everyday life, Mai Lam quietly goes against the current, searching for the original essence. Her collections, from embossed embroidery and “Mai Tu Quy” motifs to naturally dyed silk brocades, carry her enduring desire to preserve cultural authenticity.
The Galanistas – General Director of Menard Le Thanh Huong
Above Le Thanh Huong sees fashion as a form of cultural exchange, moving effortlessly between traditional and modern styles
Le Thanh Huong sees fashion as a form of cultural exchange, moving effortlessly between traditional and modern styles
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As head of a beauty brand, Le Thanh Huong does not feel the pressure to conform to perfection. Instead, she views appearance as an extension of charisma, confidence and positive energy. She treats fashion as applied art, where personal style adapts to context while maintaining grace and femininity. From traditional attire to contemporary looks, she embraces fashion as a dialogue with culture and a window to new influences.
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The Front Row – Singer and actress Minh Hang
Above Minh Hang is forging a distinctive fashion language, a “visual DNA” instantly recognisable as her own
Minh Hang is forging a distinctive fashion language, a “visual DNA” instantly recognisable as her own
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Over more than two decades in the arts, Minh Hang has transcended all definitions and boundaries, establishing herself as a versatile icon of the entertainment industry. From singer to actress to producer, she continually evolves, crafting a unique magnetism that resists simple categorisation. At each stage, the artist presents a fresh persona.
She describes herself as being on a new journey to develop her own fashion language, a “visual DNA” instantly recognisable as Minh Hang. Her approach to fashion is unbound. She believes a fashion icon is defined not by brands but by creativity and confidence. Even a worn or second-hand piece can make a statement, provided the wearer knows how to breathe life into it and leave an impression.
The Creatives – Stylist, Designer Ly Qui Khanh
Above Ly Qui Khanh nurtures a soul that cherishes beauty, embraces life with love, and draws inspiration from a seemingly endless stream
Ly Qui Khanh nurtures a soul that cherishes beauty, embraces life with love, and draws inspiration from a seemingly endless stream
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Celebrated for his stunning evening gowns, Ly Qui Khanh has spent 15 years cultivating a distinctive creative voice. He considers himself a “quite special” designer, choosing to present new collections at meaningful intervals – five, ten, and fifteen years – rather than annually. Yet his name remains ever-present among fashion enthusiasts, resonating as a singular mark of the industry. Every design reveals a version of Ly Qui Khanh in that moment, unmistakably his.
The Collector – Fashionista, Founder of NGA (Never Go Alone) Nga H Nguyen
Above Nga H Nguyen is the only Vietnamese figure to have walked the Met Gala red carpet in 2018, worked for the prestigious LVMH group, and repeatedly appeared in front rows at international fashion weeks
Nga H Nguyen is the only Vietnamese figure to have walked the Met Gala red carpet in 2018, worked for the prestigious LVMH group, and repeatedly appeared in front rows at international fashion weeks
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Nga H Nguyen embodies a rare harmony of experience, elegance, creativity, and business acumen. Her journey through global fashion capitals, collaborations with major brands, and enduring industry relationships reflect a deep appreciation for the artistry of fashion and a capacity to honour its values.
The Power Couple – Artist, Fashionista Quynh Anh Shyn & Stylist Nam Phung
Creative resonance and love have enabled Quynh Anh Shyn and Nam Phung to advance further along their respective paths
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Fashion brought Quynh Anh Shyn and Nam Phung together, but shared vision and mutual understanding kept them united. One as fashionista, the other as stylist, they ventured beyond comfort zones, reaching a realm of creativity and establishing a personal aesthetic for Vietnamese fashion.
Together, they traversed global capitals, made their presence felt at major fashion weeks, and undertook projects that earned recognition from both the public and industry experts. One sparked the idea, the other realised it. Their creative synergy and love propelled both forward in their respective journeys.
The Ingenues – Content Creator, Beauty Blogger, Travel Blogger and Tiktoker Chloe Nguyen
Above Chloe Nguyen embodies the spirit of a confident young generation: dynamic, inquisitive, and determined to create her own world
Chloe Nguyen embodies the spirit of a confident young generation: dynamic, inquisitive, and determined to create her own world
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Going beyond the image of a beauty blogger, Chloe Nguyen has established herself as a true force in the fashion industry. Her sophisticated sense of style keeps her ahead of trends, while she fearlessly experiments with new looks. Every step she has taken over the past ten years has helped shape the role of Content Creator in Vietnam. Audiences follow her across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and even beyond the digital sphere. The further she progresses, the more depth she builds: experiences accumulate into life capital, while the curiosity that sparked her journey remains cherished, nurtured, and integral to her identity.
The Rebel – Entrepreneur Ly Nguyen
Above Entrepreneur Ly Nguyen regards fashion as a powerful form of communication
Entrepreneur Ly Nguyen regards fashion as a powerful form of communication
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Ly Nguyen sees fashion as an effective “communication strategy”. Neatness guides her life, expressed in the harmony she maintains between clothes and accessories. Earrings, handbags, watches, all must coordinate, creating a polished and luxurious whole. She views personal image as a vital asset, insisting that “being irresponsible with one’s image” is never acceptable. Such meticulousness demonstrates respect for oneself and others while affirming a personal mark in every moment.
Asia’s Most Stylish 2025 paints a vivid portrait of Vietnamese style, where creativity, courage and influence converge. Join Tatler Vietnam – Nha Tap Tinh Hoa to witness the appearance of these 11 extraordinary figures at the Asia’s Most Stylish fashion night this October.
The Creatives – Stylist Hoang Ku
Above Creativity is the thread that has defined Hoang Ku’s nearly two-decade journey
Creativity is the thread that has defined Hoang Ku’s nearly two-decade journey
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Creativity has been the guiding force throughout Hoang Ku’s career. Beginning with a dream of becoming a designer, he ventured into the fashion business before discovering his true passion as a stylist. For him, styling goes beyond choosing clothes; it is the art of telling stories, ensuring each client radiates in their own way.
He believes creativity is not a straight line but requires pauses to generate new energy. After twenty years, he dedicates himself to mentoring the next generation of stylists, providing them with confidence and space to explore. In doing so, he continues to leave his mark on Vietnamese fashion, a journey defined by perseverance, courage, and constant motion.
Above Asia’s Most Stylish is an annual series initiated by Tatler Asia, serving as a gathering for cultural icons, top stars, and influential figures in fashion, art, and lifestyle
Asia’s Most Stylish is an annual series initiated by Tatler Asia, serving as a gathering for cultural icons, top stars, and influential figures in fashion, art, and lifestyle
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Asia’s Most Stylish is an annual series initiated by Tatler Asia, serving as a gathering for cultural icons, top stars, and influential figures in fashion, art, and lifestyle. In 2025, the event will be held in Vietnam for the first time under the leadership of Tatler Vietnam – Nha Tap Tinh Hoa, marking a milestone in connecting Vietnamese style with the wider Asian fashion scene. It offers local style icons a chance to present themselves to the region on their own terms: creative, sophisticated, and unique. The Asia’s Most Stylish 2025 party will take place on 16 October 2025, promising to be one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year.
