Vietnam International Junior Fashion Week 2024 was a world-class fashion extravaganza, bringing together some of the most renowned faces in global entertainment and young design talents from all over the world. These creative masterminds collaborated to create a space where tradition met modernity, allowing art to flourish. Particularly notable was the collection “Sign of Heritage” by teen designer Michelle Liu from Indonesia, which left a profound impression, introducing a fresh and unique energy to the event.
VIJFW 2024 - Where Vietnamese fashion go international
After three tremendously successful seasons, Vietnam International Junior Fashion Week 2024 has returned, further solidifying its position as the leading children's fashion runway in Vietnam and globally. With the theme “The Flow of Time”, VIJFW 2024 offered a surprising journey of fashion exploration, from traditional designs to modern trends.
The participation of talented designers from both domestic and international stages, including Michelle Liu from Indonesia, contributed to a high-class fashion extravaganza, inspiring creativity among the youth.
Indonesian fashion’s graceful jasmine
Michelle Liu, a 15-year-old designer from Indonesia, is bringing a fresh breeze to the international fashion scene. With a burning passion for traditional fabrics like woven textiles, songket, and batik, this young prodigy has crafted unique designs deeply rooted in her country's cultural heritage.
Her dream of elevating the cultural values of her homeland to new heights drives her continuous creativity, expressing fresh ideas and participating in major fashion weeks around the world, from Indonesia and Vietnam to Paris and New York. Her presence at fashion shows like Jogja Fashion Week, Fashionality APPMI, and Surabaya Fashion Parade has proven her limitless talent and creativity as a rising star.
Phoenix from Palembang
At Vietnam International Junior Fashion Week 2024, Michelle Liu presented a unique fashion collection titled “Sign of Heritage”. Inspired by the grandeur of Palembang, the oldest city in Indonesia, the collection introduced a refreshing and striking new aesthetic. The highlight of the collection was the use of Palembang songket fabric, a distinctive cultural symbol of the city. Combining vibrant colors with a harmonious blend of songket, bridal taffeta, and crystal tulle, the designs brought a sense of elegance and sophistication to the models.
Through this collection, the 15-year-old designer also aimed to convey a message about preserving and promoting the value of cultural heritage. With her distinctive designs and profound message, Michelle has showcased her talent and contributed to bringing Indonesian fashion closer to the public.
Through the unique collection “Sign of Heritage”, Michelle Liu not only demonstrated her exceptional design skills but also inspired young people to preserve and promote the value of cultural heritage. The harmonious fusion of tradition and modernity in her designs has opened up a new direction for fashion, where creativity continues to thrive and evolve.
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