Return to nature with designer Do Manh Cuong's Spring-Summer 2019 collection.

As usual, the collection is divided into three distinct parts, but connected by a common theme. With nature as the theme, Do Manh Cuong chose ruched dresses as the main trend – designs with delicate pleats. This is also a signature design style, reflecting the personal touch that the French-educated designer greatly loves. Many of Do Manh Cuong's fashion achievements over the years have been partly shaped by this style of expression.

The journey back to nature is also expressed through the language of color, specifically in the choice of dominant color tones.en begie- one of the main colors that has appeared repeatedly in the latest collections of renowned fashion houses such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Christian Dior, Kenzo, Tom Ford, Max Mara, and Burberry. Do Manh Cuong's inspiration from nature is vibrant flowers, the sea and sky, straw bags, wide-brimmed hats… All of these elements have created a "Back to nature" collection with sophisticated, luxurious, minimalist designs that are never out of style.

The collection opens with elegant black and white designs, focusing on showcasing floral silhouettes. These 29 designs were meticulously crafted by Do Manh Cuong with seemingly perfect proportions. However, this doesn't mean these designs are outside the general trends of Spring/Summer 2019 fashion. It's easy to recognize tuxedo women's dresses, ruched dresses, one-shoulder styles… skillfully incorporated by the designer, with folds transforming into beautiful flowers. White and black never seem boring; they consistently affirm their status as the most classic and luxurious colors in Do Manh Cuong's creative work.

While the opening exuded elegance and sophistication through the minimalist beauty of neutral colors, the second part led fashion enthusiasts into a vibrant flower garden. Feminine, radiant, and captivating are the three most accurate adjectives for the second part of "Back to Nature." Floral patterns on silk and camisole dresses—feminine, strappy long dresses—are considered the "key trend" of the 24 designs in the second part. If you're a fashionista, you'll easily recognize this trend, which has also been enthusiastically promoted by renowned fashion houses such as Michael Kors, Gucci, and Miumiu. What's most admirable is that the camisole dresses, if not handled subtly, would diminish the value of the design and easily create a negative impression, but Do Manh Cuong used this trend to celebrate feminine beauty and the wearer's attractiveness with elegance and sophistication, without sacrificing youthfulness. The tropical summer atmosphere is vividly portrayed through the use of a multitude of interwoven colors, creating a vibrant and lively picture.

Furthermore, Do Manh Cuong's Spring/Summer 2019 collection was made even more luxurious and sophisticated by the show being held on one of Sydney's most beautiful streets. In the finale featuring linen, designer Do Manh Cuong impressed all the guests not only with his emphasis on the beige color palette but also with his understanding of the latest fashion trends.

Among them, we can see the fishnet styling trend – emphasizing accessories on both men's and women's designs, modern lace – a unique and innovative way of handling lace material. The ruched dress – a pleated dress on a linen base – is also a major challenge that Do Manh Cuong successfully conquered in these designs. Most notably, the stylehead and shoulderStylish and fashionable, the collection for fashion enthusiasts was showcased through straw hats paired with alluring, revealing dresses, creating a visually stunning and satisfying fashion statement. The designer also incorporated the blue of the sky and the sea into the collection as a subtle accent, brimming with a spirit of returning to nature.

The show concluded, leaving behind feelings of sublime beauty and admiration from fashion enthusiasts for Do Manh Cuong. In particular, the spectacular stage design in Sydney once again affirmed that perhaps only Do Manh Cuong's team could provide their guests with such a magnificent viewing experience. "Back to Nature" deserves to be considered a beautiful milestone in Do Manh Cuong's journey of establishing his brand value with designs that embody enduring quality.

Quynh Anh