2 Vietnamese designers unveil Atlantis-inspired collection in Shanghai

Inspired by the mythical lost city of Atlantis beneath the ocean, the collection explores the enchanting beauty of marine life through intricate couture designs.

The two designers have established a presence in the Chinese entertainment and fashion scene, with their designs worn by numerous Chinese artists.

Their ‘Atlantis in Bloom’ collection draws on the legend of Atlantis, capturing the mysterious beauty of coral, pearls, marine creatures, and the fluid movements of the deep ocean.

Material innovation and structural detailing are central to the collection.

Designer Tra Linh said one of her strengths lies in working with layers of sheer tulle and organza, shaping them to the body to create an effect reminiscent of silk ribbons flowing through the ocean.

Three-dimensional sculptural details evoke coral branches and underwater flowers.

Pearls, crystals, sequins, and intricate hand-embellishment techniques add shimmering accents to the garments, recalling bubbles, dewdrops, and luminous organisms inhabiting the depths of the sea.

The color palette centers on blue, white, silver, and pale lavender.

Metallic finishes and subtle iridescent effects are incorporated into selected designs, creating the impression of marine creatures glowing in the darkness of the underwater world.

Other marine motifs, including jellyfish, seashells, sea anemones and fish fins, also feature throughout the collection.

Instead of reproducing these elements literally, the designers reinterpret their distinctive characteristics through silhouettes and garment structures, preserving the elegance and wearability of their creations.

Designer Viet Trinh shared that the ‘Atlantis in Bloom’ is not simply a retelling of the story of a lost mythical city, but also an exploration of rebirth.

Each design represents a fragment of memory from the world beneath the ocean: flowing currents, blossoming coral branches, pearls reflecting light or mythical creatures gliding past ancient ruins.