Photos: US$60,000 Ao Dai is Vietnam record
The Vietnam Record Book Centre has presented the Vietnam record certification for a Vietnamese ao dai decorated with the largest gold phoenix, which was worn by supermodel Thanh Hang at the closing ceremony of the Vietnam International Fashion Week 2015 in late October in Ho Chi Minh City.
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| This gold-inlaid ao dai (Vietnamese long dress), worth VND1.2 billion (nearly US$60,000) was produced by Phu Nhuan Jewelry Company (PNJ). |
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| The costume, which was handmade by 30 veteran PNJ artisans in 240 hours, features an image of a phoenix representing Vietnamese women’s dignity, and has 2,000 details in 24k gold with illuminating effects. |
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