Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026 will take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, bringing together 30 brands and numerous international designers. As part of the program, Merited Artist Chieu Xuan will make a special appearance as a runway model for the Viet Phuong Ao Dai brand. With nearly four decades of dedication to the arts, her participation is expected to create a refined and memorable highlight for the traditional Vietnamese ao dai on this prestigious stage.
An artist inherently associated with elegance
As one of the most respected actresses in Vietnamese cinema, Merited Artist Chieu Xuan has built a remarkable artistic career spanning nearly four decades. Rather than being associated with glamour or media sensationalism, she has earned public admiration through her professionalism, elegant image, and performances rich in emotional depth.
Born in 1967 in Hanoi into a family with a strong artistic tradition, Chieu Xuan is the daughter of stage director Duc Doc. Growing up in a creative environment, she was exposed to the arts from an early age. Her years of study at Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema provided the foundation for a distinctive acting style—subtle and gentle, yet capable of deeply moving audiences. Perhaps for this reason, her image has long been associated with the beauty of the Hanoi woman: graceful, refined, and quietly memorable without the need for ostentation.
Nearly four decades of theatrical storytelling
Throughout nearly four decades of artistic activity, Merited Artist Chieu Xuan has left a lasting impression through many films familiar to Vietnamese audiences, including My Mother-in-Law, My Beloved Married Someone Else, Hanoi 12 Days and Nights, Sea of Love, The Guava House, and more recently, Hellbound Village. Each production represents a different stage of her career while showcasing her ability to portray a wide range of characters, from deeply introspective women to figures that vividly reflect everyday life.
Among these roles, her portrayal of Thuan in My Mother-in-Law is often regarded as one of the most memorable milestones of her career. Rather than relying on dramatic plot twists or overt emotional displays, she brought the character to life through a subtle, authentic, and psychologically nuanced performance. Her composed approach to acting and unwavering dedication to her craft have helped Chieu Xuan build the image of an actress who is admired and respected by multiple generations of audiences.
When the runway becomes another theater
Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026 is envisioned as a vibrant meeting point where fashion, art, and international culture converge. Taking place from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, the event will bring together more than 30 prestigious brands, renowned designers, and hundreds of showcasing participants from various countries. The program serves as an ideal platform for celebrating cultural identity through the language of global design.
During Global All Stars Night, the centerpiece of the fashion week, Viet Phuong Ao Dai will have the honor of presenting the opening showcase, delivering a special presentation dedicated to celebrating the Vietnamese ao dai on a professional runway. Notably, the performance will feature People’s Artists (NSND) and Merited Artists (NSUT) appearing as runway models, fully embodying the spirit of “All Stars,” where distinguished cultural figures come together to promote artistic and cultural values. The participation of Merited Artist Chieu Xuan is expected to offer a meaningful and approachable perspective on traditional fashion, enriching the artistic atmosphere of Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026.
A rendezvous of identity and nostalgia
When an artist with nearly forty years of dedication to the arts wears the Vietnamese ao dai on an international stage, the message conveyed extends far beyond the beauty of the garment itself. Merited Artist Chieu Xuan represents a generation of performers who helped shape the identity of Vietnamese cinema. The ao dai, meanwhile, stands as a symbol of national cultural heritage. The convergence of these two images creates a dialogue between performing arts and fashion, between memory and the present, and between tradition and the spirit of global integration.
It is also a way of telling cultural stories through a new language, ensuring that these values are not only preserved but continue to live and evolve within contemporary society. On a stage where fashion serves as a meeting point for culture and art, Chieu Xuan appears as a symbol of beauty enriched by time and experience. The ao dai worn by the artist does more than celebrate a design or a performance—it evokes the enduring values of Vietnamese culture, values that continue to be passed from one generation to the next through the enduring vitality of art itself.
Nguyệt Hà
