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ROOM OF BLOSSOMS<\/span><\/h1>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”1rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][vc_empty_space height=”3rem”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-5 vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_column_text]\r\n

Room of Blossoms is a fashion editorial by photographer Thai Pham, featuring actress Thu H\u00e0 Ceri and the hand-painted motif \u201cBlooming\u201d on oversized editions of the Ceramic Replica of Ai \u01a0i Handbag and Tulipiere \u2013 two signature designs by B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Museum Atelier (BTMA).<\/strong><\/p>\r\nThe photo series was published in the May\u2013June 2025 issue of Heritage Fashion, Vietnam Airlines\u2019 in-flight magazine.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”3rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Editor for B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Museum Journal H\u00c0 TU\u1ea4N MINH<\/strong>\r\nPhotographer THAI PHAM\r\n<\/strong>Art Director & Producer HELLOS.<\/strong>\r\n<\/strong>Actress THU H\u00c0 CERI<\/strong>\r\nStylist DIEN70s<\/strong>\r\nMake up SAM SAM<\/strong>\r\nHair MILO MAI LOAN<\/strong>\r\nStyling Assistant KH\u00c1NH LINH<\/strong>\r\nPhoto Assistant NGUY\u00ca\u0303N TI\u00ca\u0301N\r\n<\/strong>Wardrobe M\u1ed8C NHU, ELENA NGN, SHINESIUM\r\n<\/strong> Props & Accessories B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG MUSEUM ATELIER (BTMA), DEMEN\r\nLocation <\/span>B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG MUSEUM\r\n<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-1 vc_col-xs-offset-4 vc_col-xs-4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][vc_single_image image=”5215″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][vc_empty_space height=”6rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”10rem”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”no-indent”]\r\n

The Ceramic Replica of AI \u01a0I Handbag inspired by the gift giving custom typical of the festive Vietnamese gatherings<\/span><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-offset-2 vc_col-xs-offset-1 vc_col-xs-10″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][vc_empty_space height=”4rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][vc_single_image image=”6032″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][vc_column_text]\r\n
The Ceramic Replica of Ai \u01a0i Handbag, <\/strong>in a collaboration between B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG MUSEUM ATELIER x LUU VIETANH<\/strong> \u2013 was inspired by traditional Vietnamese gift baskets often seen during festive occasions. Its oversized version \u2013 painted with the \u201cBlooming\u201d motif\u00a0 was previously showcased at LOTTE\u2019s 2025 T\u1ebft Festival: Wave of Luck, alongside national athlete \u00c1nh Vi\u00ean.<\/h5>\r\n
Y\u1ebfm top\u00a0M\u1ed8C NHU, J<\/strong>acket COMME des GARCONS (SHINESIUM)<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-1 vc_col-xs-offset-1 vc_col-xs-3″][vc_single_image image=”4521″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”8rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Shot at B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Museum, the editorial captures a poetic dialogue between heritage, architecture, and creativity. The setting \u2013 a three-room wooden house and memory-filled garden built by the late People\u2019s Artisan V\u0169 \u0110\u1ee9c Th\u1eafng over 20 years ago \u2013 offers a timeless backdrop for the story.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][vc_single_image image=”6002″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”8rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n

L\u1ed9c T\u1ee9 B\u00ecnh by M\u1ed9c Nhu, inspired by Vietnamese ceramics, is shown alongside BTMA\u2019s works\u2014both blending traditional elements with a contemporary design language.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”8rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=”.grid-collection”][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_column_text]\r\n

With simplified forms and innovative materials, the designs blend traditional textures with a contemporary visual language.<\/span><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-sm-offset-2 vc_col-xs-offset-1 vc_col-xs-10″][vc_single_image image=”5988″ img_size=”full”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n
Fashion Designer M\u1ed9c Nhu<\/strong>\r\nA graduate of Van Lang University\u2019s fashion design program, M\u1ed9c Nhu is known for futuristic designs that skillfully incorporate elements of Vietnamese culture. His collection L\u1ed9c T\u1ee9 B\u00ecnh<\/i>, inspired by ceramic art, earned him top honors for his graduation project.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”8rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_column_text]\r\n

At the heart of the shoot is \u201cBlooming\u201d \u2013 a hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind motif by BTMA. It reinterprets familiar blue-and-white ceramic patterns, featuring stylized hibiscus, lotuses, chrysanthemums, and delicate vines. These motifs tell a visual story, stitching together the memory of fired clay with a fresh artistic lens.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_empty_space height=”1.5rem”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6030″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Y\u1ebfm top M\u1ed8C NHU, J<\/strong>acket\u00a0COMME des GARCONS (SHINESIUM)<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”5998″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Costumes ALEXANDER MCQUEEN (SHINESIUM)<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6016″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Costumes ELENA NGN, N<\/strong>ecklace\u00a0DEMEN, <\/strong>Ceramic Replica of AI \u01a0I Handbag\u00a0B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG MUSEUM x LUU VIETANH<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6012″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Costumes ELENA NGN<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6024″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Costumes\u00a0COMME des GARCONS, ISSEY MIYAKE (SHINESIUM)\r\n<\/strong>Dragon Stool\u00a0B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG MUSEUM ATELIER x dieuANH<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6026″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Costumes\u00a0M\u1ed8C NHU<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6004″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Costumes M\u1ed8C NHU<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”5986″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
The giant Ceramic Replica of Ai \u01a0i Handbag (B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG MUSEUM ATELIER <\/strong>x LUU VIETANH<\/strong>) and BTMA<\/strong>‘s iconic Tulipiere painted with \u201cBlooming\u201d pattern first appeared at LOTTE\u2019s T\u1ebft Festival: Wave of Luck in early 2025.<\/h5>\r\n
Costumes M\u1ed8C NHU<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6020″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Costumes\u00a0COMME des GARCONS, ISSEY MIYAKE (SHINESIUM)\r\n<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6008″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Costumes ELENA NGN<\/strong>, <\/strong>The Ceramic Replica of Ai \u01a0i Handbag \u00a0B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG MUSEUM ATELIER x LUU VIETANH<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_single_image image=”6022″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Thu H\u00e0 Ceri<\/strong>\r\nBorn in 2002, actress Thu H\u00e0 Ceri rose to fame with her lead role in the 2024 TV drama \u0110i gi\u1eefa tr\u1eddi r\u1ef1c r\u1ee1<\/i> (Walking Beneath the Dazzling Sky<\/i>). She also starred in popular titles including Th\u01b0\u01a1ng ng\u00e0y n\u1eafng v\u1ec1 2<\/i> (Sunny Days Return 2<\/i>, 2022), M\u00f3n qu\u00e0 c\u1ee7a cha<\/i> (Father\u2019s Gift<\/i>, 2023), L\u1eadt m\u1eb7t 7: M\u1ed9t \u0111i\u1ec1u \u01b0\u1edbc<\/i> (Face Off 7: One Wish<\/i>, 2024), and M\u00f3ng vu\u1ed1t<\/i> (The Claw<\/i>, 2024).<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”6014″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”5990″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”5994″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”1rem”][vc_column_text]\r\n
Blooming<\/strong>\r\nThe name of the hand-painted pattern design, crafted by B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Museum Atelier, draws inspiration from traditional motifs of blue-and-white ceramic.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”4rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][vc_single_image image=”5197″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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