Fashion

Laos, India Partner to Preserve Traditional Phralak–Phralam Dance

The Phralak–Phralam dance will be preserved and passed on to a new generation under a joint project signed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Embassy of India in Laos on 19 January. The seven-month project, valued at USD 42,960, will provide new costumes and performance equipment for...

Japan Celebrates First-Ever Exhibition in Vientiane

Japan is wrapping its first-ever exhibition in Vientiane to mark 70 years of diplomatic...

i-Clean Recliners, Sofas Debut in Vientiane

La-Z-Boy, the renowned US furniture brand, has launched its latest innovation in Vientiane: the...

Laos Wins Best National Costume at Mister Global 2025 with Mani Khot Tree-Inspired Design

The ancient Mani Khot tree, a sacred symbol rooted in Champasack Province, southern Laos,...

LeLao Puts Laos on the Global Fashion Map at BRICS+ Summit

In early October 2024, the world’s fashion leaders gathered in Moscow for the BRICS+...

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...

Phongsaly’s Papao Phaimany Gets Crowned Miss Universe Laos 2023

Papao Phaimany Lathsabunthao made history on Sunday night as she became the first Miss Universe Laos winner from Phongsaly province and the 7th Miss...