Travellive 5 - 2018

Do Manh Cuong
I AM HAPPY WITH MY
SOLITARINESS.
Text: Dam Vu
aware of what you have to do in order to
protect your brand reputation. My Spring -
Summer 2018 collectin will be taken place
at the Laguna Lang Co, simply because I've
noticed an opportunity to do something
different this time.
* If it is your intent, did you draw inspiration
from the resort or this particular region?
I came to Laguna Lang Co with an intent to
gain a deeper insight into the history and
cultural values of this central land, so yes,
you will see some of that in my designs, but
I am not able to go into more details before
the show. It will be a subtle blend, totally not
forced, between traditional values and the
beauty of modern fashion.
* Did your inspiration come from the sea or the
mountains? Which one did you choose?
You shouldn't be choosing one or the other.
All natural wonders have their own unique
beauty, and we are lucky to have them. Most
of the designs from my collections are created
based on my feelings and emotions, and my
inspiration can come from the smallest in
life. I never want to associate them with any
particular concept. That is not how I work.
* You rather spend time with your friends or
your family?
A vacation is most ideal when you feel happy
and at peace in the company you are with.
Travelling with friends always brings me the
most fun experiences, while being with my
family there's always a sense of warmth, love,
and sweet memories to reminisce on, and
especially, your family always treats you like
a child no matter how old you are. [laugh].
Being a father has taken me on a special
emotional journey. I am still learning
everyday to become a better person and better
father. From being a bold, impulsive, and
straightforward person in the fashion world,
there's now a sense of maturity, seriousness,
and calm in me that I had never had before.
The two seemingly opposite personalities are
co-existing in the same person.
* People know about your muses, is there any
monster in your closet? Is being creative a
pressure? How do you relax and how do you
escape?
Since my collections are always open for sale,
sometimes they are even "sold out" before
they get on the stage. It has always been
a challenge for me and my team to ensure
that we produce enough outfits for both the
models and the after-show sale. It can be
incredibly stressful to the last minute.
I'm happy that I have been able to gain public
attention for my work, but one is never free
from negative feedback, which one must be
ready to face. As long as they are constructive,
I'm willing to take it as a lesson. But if they
are ignorant personal attacks, I would not
have it. The word "escape" doesn't exist in
my vocabulary. The more you try to escape,
the more it reveals that you don't have what it
takes to take on the world, and certainly, you
can't become a trendsetter.
Model Vo Hoang Yen - Vedette of the show
I have a clear idea of the kind of women who I want to be seen in my
designs: the beautiful, talented, smart, and sharp kind. And fashion is a
huge part of their personality.
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