Vietnam has representative at London Fashion Week 2013

(Cinet)- Designer Cong Tri will represent Vietnam to take part in the International Fashion Showcase 2013, set to take place from February 15 to 21 as a highlight of the prestigious London Fashion Week (LFW) 2013.

One of the designs in the "Nam-Mushrooms" collection of Cong Tri

During the one-week event that will take place from February 15-21, Tri, who is the first-ever Vietnamese designer at the LFW, will unveil his brand new collection No 6 Nam-Mushroom to international audiences after a triumphant debut in Viet Nam last month.

Inspired from the invincible and non-stop growth of the mushroom and the unity of mushroom colonies, the collection impressed domestic audiences with its sophistication.

"Observing mushrooms, I had the idea of turning them into some kind of stylised details on dresses. It is the symmetrical layout of their structure and the free and chaotic way they grow that inspired me," said Tri.

Although Viet Nam's fashion industry is increasingly asserting its own brand and cultural identity, it is still early days for British audiences to see and appreciate Vietnamese creativity. This is why the British Council Viet Nam selected one of the country's most innovative design talents to mark the 40th anniversary of Viet Nam-UK relations.

Director of British Council Viet Nam Robin Rickard explained the choice. "Convinced by his portfolio of award-winning collections, we believe that Cong Tri will impress London fashion lovers. He will represent all Vietnamese artists to serve as another strong link in the cultural ties between our two countries."

The International Fashion Showcase 2013 will be the second collaboration between the British Council and the British Fashion Council (the organisers of the event) to create an opportunity for the public in the UK to explore the collections of some of the most innovative emerging fashion designers from around the world.