After being crowned Mister at the Talented and Elegant Students Competition of the University of Foreign Language Studies – The University of Danang in 2025, Dang Trong Ngoc San has gone on to take on the role of Student Model Ambassador for Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026, the international fashion event taking place from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hanoi. For the English-major student, this appointment represents an opportunity to experience a professional fashion environment while showcasing the image of Vietnamese students on an international stage.
Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026: Gathering point of the young generation
The year 2026 marks a new stage in the evolution of Global Fashion Week All Stars, following an eight-year journey from Vietnam International Junior Fashion Week. The event is now built around a collaborative platform that unites three creative communities—All Stars, Junior, and Student—with the goal of bringing together designers, fashion brands, models, and emerging creative talents from around the world.
The event will take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hanoi as part of a strategic partnership with Vietnam Event & Exhibition Week 2026. According to the organizing committee, this year’s edition is expected to feature more than 30 fashion brands, designers, and presenting organizations, alongside a diverse lineup of fashion shows, networking activities, and cultural exchange programs throughout the four-day event.
Serving as a Student Model Ambassador, Dang Trong Ngoc San represents the image of a dynamic young individual who is willing to step beyond his comfort zone and embrace new opportunities. His participation marks another milestone in his personal journey while reflecting the confidence, ambition, and open-minded spirit of a new generation of Vietnamese students.
Freedom to explore the world
For Dang Trong Ngoc San, life is a continuous journey of exploration, driven by a desire to broaden his perspective on the world. Currently a third-year English major at the University of Foreign Language Studies – The University of Danang, Ngoc San nurtures his adventurous spirit through a passion for travel, particularly trekking across remote and challenging landscapes. Every journey through forests, mountains, and rivers not only tests his physical endurance but also provides invaluable life experiences, helping him mature, build resilience, and develop a positive outlook in the face of life’s uncertainties.
His encounters with the wilderness have cultivated perseverance, mental strength, and the determination to overcome obstacles. Combined with his outgoing personality and strong communication skills in English, these qualities have become a solid foundation that enables him to adapt quickly to unfamiliar and demanding environments. Winning the title of Mister at the Talented and Elegant Students Competition of his university in 2025 marked the first major milestone in his personal journey, symbolizing a remarkable transformation and opening a promising new chapter in shaping his unique identity and personal style.
Internal battle against self-pity
Few people know that before developing the confidence and stage presence he displays today, Ngoc San had to overcome his greatest obstacle—his own fear of stepping outside his comfort zone. His shyness in front of large audiences, coupled with persistent doubts about not being “good enough,” once prevented the young university student from participating in large-scale competitions and public events. Determined to overcome these barriers, he began transforming himself step by step, starting with actively taking part in student activities and campus organizations.
He dedicated himself to refining his stage presence, improving his presentation and communication skills, and embracing constructive feedback from lecturers, mentors, and friends. Rather than allowing pressure and challenges to discourage him, Ngoc San came to view them as opportunities for growth. His eagerness to learn, combined with consistent perseverance, enabled him to gradually reinvent himself, turning invisible psychological barriers into a powerful source of motivation to define his own identity and pursue his goals with greater confidence.
Aspirations to dedicate and shine for the community
As he prepares to take part in this international fashion event, Ngoc San hopes to learn as much as possible from renowned designers, experienced industry professionals, and talented creatives from around the world. He sees the event as a valuable opportunity to develop a more professional working style while broadening his artistic perspective and creative vision. Above all, he hopes to present the image of a dynamic, confident, and positive Vietnamese student to the international community.
Beyond titles and accolades, Ngoc San hopes to be remembered as someone who is genuine, passionate, and committed to creating meaningful value for society. His message to young people pursuing artistic dreams is simple: never give up. In his words, every seed blooms in its own season. By continuing to nurture one’s passion with patience and determination, every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Dang Trong Ngoc San’s journey is a testament to the idea that success does not belong to those who begin as perfect individuals, but to those who have the courage to take the first step and the perseverance to keep moving forward. His role as a Student Model Ambassador at Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026 marks another milestone in that journey, providing him with an opportunity to grow further while inspiring others through his actions and positive values.
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