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Fashion

Xam Tai District’s Silk Tapestries Set to Achieve ODOP Status

Traditional silk tapestries from Xam Tai district in Houaphanh Province will soon be recognized as official One District One Product (ODOP), aiming to preserve and promote local craftsmanship. On 15 January, the Houaphanh provincial committee for the ODOP initiative, in collaboration with the Xam Tai district committee, met to support...

BRICS Fashion Summit: What Southeast Asia Can Learn from BRICS Countries’ Emerging Fashion Ecosystem

The BRICS Fashion Summit, held last October in Moscow, brought together leading figures from...

That Luang Festival to Feature Over 1,600 Booths Showcasing Lao Crafts, Culture

The 2024 That Luang Festival, running from November 11 to 15, is set to...

Laos Celebrates National Handicraft Day, Honoring Heritage, Economic Impact

Laos commemorates its National Handicraft Day on 1 November, celebrating the nation’s rich heritage...

Fashion as Cultural Diplomacy: Southeast Asia’s Presence in BRICS+ Summit

In early October, while Laos was immersed in ASEAN responsibilities, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit...

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios Receives Heartwarming Welcome in Laos

The reigning Miss Universe 2023, 23-year-old Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, received a heartfelt welcome from local fans and dignitaries during her visit to Laos...

Viral Post Sparks Storm Over Shutdown of Undergarment Stall in Vientiane

Social media in Laos is buzzing with disbelief and criticism following a viral Facebook post by a shopkeeper detailing how authorities had ceased her...

Diplomacy Meets Runway in US Embassy-Backed Fashion Show on Lao Traditional Clothing

Against the canvas of a vivid mural crafted by local Lao artists, Saturday evening unfolded as a testament to the power of Lao fashion...

New Exhibition on Cultural Misappropriation Opens at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre in Luang Prabang

There’s a blurred line between cultural appropriation and artistic appreciation in the global fashion industry. But the boundaries become even more difficult to draw...

10th Edition of Lao Fashion Week 2023 Launched at French Embassy

On 8 September, the French Embassy hosted the launch of the 10th edition of the Lao Fashion Week and also celebrated the 70th anniversary...

Luang Prabang Arts Centre to Host Exhibit on Misappropriation of Traditional Designs by Fashion Brands

The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) in Laos will be showcasing a new exhibition from 26 September in Luang Prabang, highlighting the issue...