Learn with experts: Designer Le Thanh Hoa Inspires HSU Fashion Design Students

On June 17, 2025, Fashion Design students at Hoa Sen University attended a talk show titled “Heritage in the Breath of Contemporary Fashion” featuring Designer Le Thanh Hoa, one of the leading figures in the Vietnamese fashion industry.

Learning from the Creative Process of the “Golden Heritage” Collection

During the discussion session, designer Le Thanh Hoa guided students through the creative journey behind the Golden Heritage collection, launched in April 2025. The collection was more than a fusion of materials and forms; it was the result of in-depth research on Champa culture, from surveying relics and studying historical documents to transforming traditional architectural details, motifs, and materials into a modern fashion language.

This workshop gave students a new perspective on fashion as “storytelling”, where cultural heritage is reinterpreted through modern creativity rather than confined to the past.

Connecting fashion with heritage and global issues

The highlight of the workshop was designer Le Thanh Hoa introducing students to two global fashion issues currently under intense discussion: “Fashion meets Heritage” and “Cultural appropriation”. He emphasized that while heritage was an endless source of inspiration for fashion, it had to be approached with understanding and respect for indigenous culture.

Furthermore, he noted that fashion was only truly sustainable when it contributed to honoring community values rather than turning heritage into a commercial tool. This perspective helped students recognize the connection between creation and appropriation, between celebration and exploitation.

Beyond sharing knowledge and discussing issues, he also inspired young individuals as they prepared to embark on the journey of realizing their passion for Fashion Design. Following that, he reminded them that the fashion journey had never been easy, urging them to nurture their passion, follow the creative path, and dedicate themselves fully to the profession.  He emphasized that even in an era of fast-growing technology and AI, human emotion and artistic spirit would always remain irreplaceable.

The talk show successfully broadens HSU students’ understanding of the heritage and contemporary fashion, directly affirming the university’s practical training commitment. By facilitating connections with industry experts, HSU equips young designers with a solid foundation of knowledge and creative inspiration, preparing them to confidently enter the competitive market.

Created: Tan Tai – Hoai Thuong

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