Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! It is now officially the year of the Tiger, and what better way to honor the year 2022 than to show our fierce Dream Dresses brides adorned in our glamorous, yet classic, áo dài designs. The áo dài is a timeless staple in Vietnamese culture, however, the beauty of this dress is that it is not only limited to Vietnamese brides. Women from all over the world can suit this style, and look fabulous. Traditionally, Vietnamese women would pair the áo dài (long shirt dress) with a khăn đóng headpiece. Many of our stunning brides have chosen to stick with this custom, in order to complete their look.
Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the birth of 2022 than to showcase our brand new áo dài bridal Spring collection on the blog. For those unfamiliar, áo dài is a traditional Vietnamese dress, usually worn during important celebrations, or events. The áo dài may be one of Vietnam's most iconic symbols, and can be worn by both men and women.
Many have heard of the Áo Dài (pronounced ow yai), a traditional Vietnamese dress that is comprised of a long tunic with splits on either side worn over pants. And while it may be called a dress, it is not reserved exclusively for women. Source: Life Magazine Áo Dài is a garment that can be worn daily by anyone - men, women, and even children. It is a style that is used for children's uniform as much as for special occasions such as weddings. The difference is in the fabric, embroidery and the intricacy of the finished gown. While no one is entirely sure when Áo Dài was invented, most agree that it was popularized in the late 18th century during the Nguyen dynasty. Vietnam was then divided...
