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03/03/2025

Diplomacy and Fashion are back in Washington with the Trump administration, but this time, it's not First Lady Melania making headlines—it's Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Long story short:

A right-wing journalist from Real America's Voice—who also happens to be Marjorie Taylor Greene’s boyfriend—provocatively asked President Zelensky: "Why don’t you wear a suit? Do you even own one?"

Zelensky’s response was brilliant: "I’ll wear a suit when this war is over. Maybe something like yours. Maybe better, maybe cheaper."

There was even some laughter, creating a briefly friendly atmosphere. However, Zelensky later revisited the topic of his attire, this time emphasizing twice that it was not a serious issue, making it clear that he preferred to focus on "more serious things."

Now, here’s my personal reminder: fashion choices in diplomacy do matter. Even Zelensky has strategically considered his wardrobe. When the war began, he deliberately changed his dress code, opting for tailored outfits by Ukrainian designers to showcase patriotism and promote them on the global stage. He had a confident response to the journalist’s question and carefully selected what to wear when meeting President Trump.

Speaking of Trump—when he compliments your look, he genuinely means it. I have no doubt he liked Zelensky’s black top. Trump once complimented my bubblegum candy dress, and I knew I could easily provoke him by wearing pants or an orange dress. He also complimented my former prime minister’s spouse, Monika Babišová, at the White House, and I’m sure he appreciated when Kim Kardashian wore a black suit in 2018.

Above all, when meeting a president—whether Trump or any high-ranking official—always carefully consider what to wear. Do your research. Use Pinterest mood boards, browse Google Images for inspiration from diplomats you admire, or message me directly. I promise to respond.

It’s good to be back on social media after a long but much-needed break-- I MISS YOU-ALL!

06/03/2024

The using socks as a fashion statement is the most demanding trick especially for diplomats.

You can be almost sure it will backfire in the media.

Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, tries to wear colorful or thematic socks and it backfires everywhere with "distateful" comment articles.

In Asia, the Thai prime minister, Srettha Thavisin famously wear colorful socks during important official meetings and draw criticism from both media and his own people.

Late Czech Foreign Minister, Duke of Schwarzenberg, when started wearing red socks, media commentary was that he was sleeping in them and forgot to take them off in the morning.

I decided to try. And invited many diplomats and ambassadors to bring their most special eccentric and elaborated socks for the others to take a judgement on them.

Please go head!

Feel free to comment.

05/09/2024

My Top Ten if the theme of Met Gala is Diplomacy & Fashion

"Today's diplomats should fit the model of a good communicator, negotiator, peace maker who applies common sense; who sent abroad for the good of his country, who speaks and writes in the languages of the host country, and most importantly who is not defined by emotion or prejudice but who is profoundly modest in all dealings" and The Dress!!!

I choose these dresses because, in my opinion, diplomats, ambassadors and First Ladies are safe to wear to different occasions : from the garden party to official lunch, cocktail event or state dinner.

Which dress matches the best to diplomatic rules of fashion in your opinion?

1. ANNA Wintour in
2.Alia Bhatt in
3.Michelle Yeoh in
4. Jessica Seinfeld in
5. Cailee Spaeny in
6. Linda Evangelista in
7. Lili Gladsson in
8. Uma Abedin in green cocktail dress
9. Diane Von Furstenberg in
10. Lisa Airan in

Special Thank you to Vogue Magazine for a vast coverage of the gala and posting almost 300 vip guests photos with the detailed information.
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protocol

05/05/2024

Congratulations with amazingly beautiful fashion show by

All credits to you for organizing such stunning event and creating your own special fashion team in Dublin!

is always humble and gracious but her designs are always bold and impressive! Thank you for celebrating diplomacy and fashion evening in Dublin, Ireland.

Always a joy for me that community of grows all over the world.

04/17/2024

So lucky to witness and be part of the opening of the czech cultural section at the Czech Republic Embassy in Hanoi. It happened because we have a new cultural director .brabcova and her team. The opening included two parts : mesmerizing czech glass exhibition and fairytale like fashion show by

The kindest Mimi donated all sales proceeds to local charity

Thank you:

Czech Republic Embassy in Hanoi

Czech center

Mimi fashion

Photographer https://tuonghuystudio.com

My make up by

And beautiful models/hostesses

Sponsors

03/26/2024

Although, always committed to explore the language of fashion in diolomacy when she lives in different countries while she also tries to create something new.
Long story short: in one year we covered the art of soft diplomacy of multiply categories such as poetry, art, film, beauty, tea ceremonies, fine dining, food, mental health, and fashion.

Last Saturday, we immersed into sweet chocolate tasting by Belgian Chocolate brand Rudolf Braun who is half Czech, btw. The brand celebrates 125 anniversary this year. Rudof gave an exquisite presentation on the topic: what is the best chocolate in the world.
Guests included from all sectors of life: ambassadors, diplomats, business owners, artists, hotel general managers in golden dress code.
It was an elevated experience much needed in Vietnam.

Thank you embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam

Thank you

Thank.you Catherine Koumendakos
for making delicious chocolate for blind tasting

-of-a-kind

03/18/2024

Vietnam Women's Association (VWA) together with Taiwan Mission in Vietnam VietNamese In Taiwan organized a unique workshop on working woman etiquette. was a keynote speaker on sharing the lesson how to style for work in the West in comparison with Vietnam.

She adhered to her classic formula: using real life career women styling from their real wardrobe items. Each outfit had a story to tell: from feel Monday look, conference speaking, business travel to casual Friday. The bags on models were kindly provided by Hanoi -based boutique

A huge gratitude to organizers:

Mrs. Sophia Shih, spouse of the Ambassador of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hoai Linh, Director General of Vietnam Women's Union

Models from Taiwan's and Vietnam's business communities
Makeup artist, Debbie Liu
Translators
Audience of business women and leaders from academic and diplomatic agencies

03/02/2024

It was an absolute privilege for me to participate in Ao Dai Fashion show presenting Czech Republic via the dress. The event celebrated women of Vietnam through the soul of Vietnam: AO DAI! 50 designers from all over the country were featured their best collections and mine ao dai was designed by most talented aodai designer

I wanted to connect something Asian and something Czech and pattern inspired my designer.

Thank you for my incredible colleagues from Morocco, Armenia, Indonesia and USA and the makeup team and hair stylist and all organizers, including Women's Union of Vietnam and of course, brilliant and .vanthuydo
who were working hard behind the scene to make this event a big success

Quang Tu

'sday

02/27/2024

Two more days to go.before the biggest event of the year in Hanoi, the Ao Dai Fashion show. Ao Dai , a national dress and a soul of Vietnam, is seeking UNESCO recognition this year. Moreover, the fashion event on February 29,2024 will celebrate International Women's day in Vietnam.

50 designers from all over the country will present their ao dais. I will promise to glamor you in mine by internationally acclaimed Ao Dai designer

01/30/2024

Same Old Trump:

again attacked physical appearance of his opponent by commenting Nikki Haley's dress

"The fancy dress that probably wasnt .."

as the result, the dress was sold out immediately; Haley was credited in the media with the right fashion choices, the fashion designer and the brand Teri Jon went viral.

These are the moments when Trump helps to serve others but himself.

01/26/2024

Why South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee aka fashionista accepted Dior bag worth $2,200? She knew she is not allowed to do so. The scandal exploded the leadership of South Korea by asking First Lady and her husband to apologize and explain.

No apology followed so far. The presidential palace issued that the bag stored as a gift.

It is so easy to criticize. And so easy to solve.

1. Apologize

2. Donate bag to charity

3. Stay low for awhile now

12/16/2023

Because of so much traveling and living in different cultures, I have an opportunity to build anew every time I move. Now, living in Asia, I follow astrology more than ever. To live with astrological calendar is a function here. Becomes an inevitable part of life.

The year 2024 is a year of green wooden dragon which happens only once in 60 years. It symbolizes power, strength, energy and prosperity. The symbol is the most powerful in Chinese calendar. The lucky color is green. To activate the dragon one needs to wear lucky color.

A few ideas what to wear in 2024.

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