Meet The Designers

CALVIN HIỆP

Calvin Hiệp is a celebrated Vietnamese fashion designer and founder of HYP Design. For more than 30 years, he has specialized in exquisite custom gowns and Áo Dài. As the fashion designer for Thúy Nga’s Paris By Night series—and for numerous Vietnamese entertainment centers across the United States and around the world—Calvin has created show‑stopping costumes for top vocalists and staged unforgettable runway segments.

By fusing Eastern silhouettes with Western couture techniques, he crafts garments that are both distinctive and breathtaking. Renowned for his artistic flair and originality, Calvin is now one of the most sought‑after Áo Dài designers in the Vietnamese fashion community and beyond.

CYNTHIA BÙI

Cynthia Bùi's uniqueness as a designer is her ability to blend the traditional Vietnamese Áo Dài, graceful and elegant on its own, with the sophistication of a Western gown.

The result is an updated stylish version that brings together the best of both worlds. Her Áo Dài are handmade with detailed beadings of Swarovski crystals, rhinestones and intricate hand-painted design on a luxurious canvas of silk, making it a wearable piece of art. Impeccably tailored and always custom-made, each gown is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Cynthia Bùi has designed for pageants, performers, and wedding parties. Even as she has enjoyed much success as a rising star in the fashion industry, she never forgets to give back by participating in charitable events and contributing to causes that are close to her heart.

Cynthia Bùi’s artistic passion and creative potential are motivated by her love for God and for people.

Đặng Trọng Minh Châu

Đặng Trọng Minh Châu is a renowned Áo Dài designer celebrated for blending traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship with modern elegance. From classic silhouettes to contemporary haute couture, his designs have captivated beauty queens, supermodels, and fashion enthusiasts alike.

As the creative force behind numerous pageant-winning Áo Dài—including one worn by Khánh Vân (Hoa Hậu Hoàn Vũ Việt Nam)—Minh Châu has solidified his reputation as a leading name in Vietnamese fashion.

He also serves as a mentor for the National Costume competition and has been a judge on multiple beauty pageant panels in Vietnam. His work has graced international stages like Vietnam International Fashion Week, and his Vietnamese National Costume for Miss Asian USA won Best National Costume at the Virgelia Productions 2024 pageant.