On the evening of May 2, 2025, NovaWorld Phan Thiet held a show as part of the NovaWorld Fashion Fest 2025 at Bikini Beach. The program gathered over 100 models, beauty queens, kings, and famous artists such as Dong Nhi, Hoang Thuy, Lam Khanh Chi or Nhu Van, bringing a large-scale fashion runway to the natural setting.
Dong Nhi closing up the show with a vibrant musical feast
Singer Dong Nhi took on the role of special guest and was the closing artist of the program. She appeared in a silver glittering dress and performed a series of hit songs such as “Ky Si Va Anh Sao”, “Mot – Khong”, and “Tu Nhien”, bringing an energetic atmosphere to the audience.
Dong Nhi is one of the leading voices in V-Pop, with numerous music awards both nationally and internationally, including Best Asian Artist at MAMA 2015, Best Southeast Asian Artist at MTV EMA 2016, and the owner of many hit songs like “Bad Boy” and “Xin Anh Dung…”
Lam Khanh Chi kicking off with a collection inspired by the ocean
Lam Khanh Chi took on the role of first face (opening) for the night’s show. Dressed in a metallic design inspired by seashells, she portrayed the image of a graceful and confident “white swan”. This was a rare appearance of the female artist on the runway after a long period focusing on community activities.
Lam Khanh Chi was honored as the LGBT Inspiration Icon of Vietnam and is known as one of the pioneering artists in spreading the message of positive living and freedom.
Hoang Thuy taking on the vedette role, affirming a supermodel’s class
The show’s vedette was Hoang Thuy – the winner of Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2011 and Vietnam’s representative in the Top 20 of Miss Universe 2019. She appeared in a daring cut-out design, showcasing a powerful and professional presence on the runway.
Hoang Thuy is a familiar face on international stages such as Top Model International and Project Runway, and has been awarded the Asian Model Star at the Asia Model Awards.
Nhu Van bringing a feminine and elegant image
Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van – Miss Global 2025 appeared with a gentle, graceful style. With her slender figure, unique aura, and professional runway presence, she brought a feminine and distinctly Eastern image to the Phan Thiet seaside backdrop.
Nhu Van was previously the first runner-up at Miss Universe Vietnam 2015, a familiar face at Vietnam International Fashion Week, and was awarded Best Model Asia at the Asia Model Festival (Korea).
NovaWorld Fashion Fest 2025 is part of the tourism and entertainment development strategy of NovaWorld Phan Thiet. The event, held at Bikini Beach, offers a fashion experience in an open-air setting, with investments in the stage, lighting, and professional production. This is an effort to connect fashion with a resort lifestyle, aiming towards entertainment, art, and tourism complex models at Vietnam’s coastal regions.
