C.Dam, Klei Studio, Thehuynstudios, OOS Laboratory – Perfect Ao Dai for Men

The Ao Dai, a traditional Vietnamese garment, is not only reserved for women but has also been a familiar item in men’s wardrobes in the past. Despite various fashion revolutions and influences from around the world, the graceful Ao Dai has never disappeared from Vietnamese culture or fashion design language.

As spring emerges with new buds and blossoms, the Ao Dai becomes a sought-after item by fashion enthusiasts, dominating many collections from various brands during the Lunar New Year festivities. Men are also completing and enhancing their appearances with unique Ao Dai styles. While women may prefer vibrant, elegant, and graceful Ao Dai in terms of color and fabric choices, men’s Ao Dai for the occasion of Tet differ slightly – simpler in design yet equally elegant, with neutral colors and materials keeping pace with new fashion trends. From C.Dam, Klei Studio, Thehuynstudios, to OOS Laboratory, each offers perfect suggestions for men’s Ao Dai this Tet.

C.DAM Not content with the unchanging rotation of mini-planets, C.DAM’s latest mini-collection, “RENDEZVOUS: GODDESS ESSENTIALS,” opens the door to a mysterious multiverse where each individual harbors a “supreme version” of themselves. Here, the outstanding values of each individual converge and guide the journey to explore the deep energies within the universe. Going beyond the confines of street fashion or ordinary hoodies, the collection explores the Ao Dai silhouette through elongated vertical cuts, suitable for young Vietnamese people during the festival. The new experiments with “hoodie Ao Dai” use materials such as “Cotton Jersey” and “Plain Soft Mesh.” All provide the perfect Ao Dai experience on Tet day. For streetwear enthusiasts wanting to experiment with Ao Dai in the new year, C.DAM’s fusion design of traditional Ao Dai and rugged hoodies is an ideal suggestion.

Alongside this, the collection transforms RENDEZVOUS designs into more accessible and practical versions: hoodies with metal zipper pulls, gathered hoodie dresses, tank tops with symmetrical structures between the hem and body. Detachable hood caps or baggy pants with metal studs are new variations that do not detract from the brand’s essence.

Klei Studio Joining the Lunar New Year fashion festivities, Klei Studio presents a mini-collection imbued with the essence of traditional celebrations. Hence, the presence of the Ao Dai in the collection is natural. This is also the most prominent style among the designs. In addition to adorning women with vibrant Ao Dai in loose-fitting styles, adorned with yoke details and feminine colors like red and pink, Klei Studio also updates additional versions specifically for men.

The Ao Dai designs for men by Klei Studio feature square padded shoulders, small stand-up collars, unique patterned fabrics, and are paired with loose, lightweight trousers in matching colors and materials. Although the predominant color palette is neutral, such as black and gray, contrasting with other vibrant color choices, rest assured, the modern flair of Klei’s Ao Dai will make you confident and radiant as usual.

Thehuynstudios The masculine beauty of Thehuynstudios is not defined by traditional lines. The sophistication and ruggedness of Thehuynstudios’ men are depicted in combination with gentle femininity. This is accurately portrayed through tight corsets, puffed sleeves, or trompe l’oeil prints in previous collections, and in the latest collection, a new and modern definition of masculinity is interpreted through seductive neckline Ao Dai, fluid draping techniques akin to flowers, and unique color-splashed Ao Dai.

The traditional Ao Dai silhouette through Thehuynstudios’ creative lens is transformed with contemporary fashion influences. The sleeves of the brand’s Ao Dai are changed to familiar shirt sleeves, the materials are updated for comfort, and the silhouette is deconstructed according to the rules of deconstruction fashion. On a cool spring day, Thehuynstudios’ Ao Dai will make you softer, attracting new positive energy for a peaceful new year.

In addition to Ao Dai designs, this festive collection from the brand also brings a variety of new suggestions for men’s wardrobes. For example, classic blouse shirts, breakthrough wide-leg trousers, modern square-shoulder blazers, creatively styled shirts, or many leading trench coats. From black, white, gray to cobalt blue, the appearance of Thehuynstudios’ men in the new year will impress with a captivating cool color palette.

OOS Laboratory The spring breeze creeps through every alley. Spring comes and goes, and the cycle of the earth and sky begins anew. People and life itself awaken with the spring season. This is also the time when OOS Laboratory unveils the “Dong Phong” collection, catering to the shopping needs of fashion enthusiasts during the Lunar New Year. “Returning when spring comes, to feel that we are always children, with the image of a home nestled in our hearts, where we are nurtured by the most sacred traditional values. Returning to start a cycle of creation, not chasing after ephemeral things like ‘wrapping paper,’ but returning to follow the eternal rhythm.”

Inspired by this sentiment, the collection features neutral and warm tones, accented with traditional red hues and free-flowing, modern silhouettes. “Dong Phong” offers a range of ideal Ao Dai for both men and women during the spring festival. OOS Laboratory maintains the traditional silhouette for Ao Dai but updates it with new materials and decorative details to better align with current trends. Alongside familiar Ao Dai designs with long sleeves and high collars, the brand scores points with sleeveless Ao Dai and side-tied details; as well as long-style Ao Dai without slits to “appease” every man.