Vietnamese designer Phan Huy has showcased new designs inspired by the world-famous caves in Vietnam at Paris Fashion Week 2024, which runs from February 25 to March 5.

The collection, named ‘Lost in the Cavern,’ draws inspiration from Phan Huy’s trips to Vietnam’s renowned caves Son Doong, Thien Duong, and Phong Nha in the north-central province of Quang Binh.

Son Doong Cave was certified by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest single cave passage in 2009.

Thien Duong Cave was recognized by the Asia Book of Records for having “the most unique and magnificent system of stalactites and stalagmites” in the continent in 2019, while Phong Nha was once considered the biggest cave in Vietnam before the complete survey of Son Doong in 2012.

“Stepping into the caves’ narrow entrance and emerging into a world contrasting with the light outside, I felt the profound connection with nature’s heartbeat,” Phan Huy said. 

“This prompted me to create the ‘Lost in the Cavern’ collection.”

Diverging from his previous works, the designer incorporates unique design elements into ‘Lost in the Cavern.'

Phan Huy employs draped shapes to create unconventional silhouettes, complemented by fabric textures reminiscent of rough stone blocks.

He also utilizes 3D detailing techniques, incorporating crystal stones resembling water droplets or stalactites, resulting in distinct designs that showcase Vietnam’s scenic beauty to international audiences.

Phan Huy's debut fashion show in Paris for his collection made him nervous, being a significant departure from his usual setting in Vietnam.

On the occasion of the event, the fasion designer shared his aim to better understand the requirements for succeeding in foreign markets as part of his future endeavors.

Born in 1999 in the north-central province of Quang Tri, Phan Huy graduated from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture in March 2023.

As a young designer passionate about fashion that celebrates Vietnam’s national identity, people, and nature, his creations embody vitality, proximity, and immersion in the natural world and are admired by many Vietnamese artists.

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