The Conteorary Male Vietnaese Ao Dai and Laotian Pha Biang – FESCH.TV

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Happy Day Five of APAHM’s Cultural Fashion Display! Today we have Phillip, a fourth year student modeling a contemporary tunic inspired by the masculine Vietnamese Ao Dai (tunic and trousers). Historically, the colorful masculine Ao Dais paired with a Non La (traditional hats) were reserved for royalty and low-ranking officials were only allowed to wear blue. Overall, commoner clothing was simple and featured a mandarin, high collar. The traditional masculine Ao Dai continues to inspire western fashion in tunics such as this. ���

Phillip can also be seen modeling a traditional Pha Biang. The Pha Biang is a shawl-like garment worn by both Laotian men and women. It is a long piece of silk with intricate, significant patterns about a foot wide and draped diagonally around the chest to cover one shoulder. The ends of a Pha Biang will also drop behind the back. Today, the Pha Biang will often be worn with Salong, special silk pants for celebrations. ����

Source: Traditional Dress and Costumes of Laotians & A Guide to Traditional Men’s Fashion in Vietnam
Music: Chuyện Rằng (Story That) – Thịnh Suy
Director: Chin Lee (@chinn_54)
Model: Phillip Nguyen (@phillipng1999)
Hair and Makeup: Gabriela Salais (@gabriela_salais)
Videographer/Editor: Alejandro Salais (@jandro_626)
Sponsor: The Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services (@mass_cmu)