Fresh Traditions is a unique fundraiser event highlighting top Hmong designers in our community and in the fashion industry. All proceeds benefit CHAT (Center for Hmong Arts and Talent) which helps nurture and sustain vibrant Hmong arts in the community. Based in the Twin Cities, MN.
October 7, 2011

October 7, 2011

  Join Fresh Traditions V as we participate with MNFashion week Fall 2011. All ages!! Doors open @ 6pm. Show starts @7pm. Get your tickets: $15/Advance. $20/Door. Get your VIP seats to see the fashion show up close starting at $60. Buy tickets online at http://brownpapertickets.com/event/198148 Share this: Facebook
A Fresh Start

A Fresh Start

Our website has been down for a few weeks now due to changing host. Unfortunately, while moving to a new host we lost everything. On the the bright side, we would like to announce our 2011 designers. Congratulation to Ashley Yang, Dokiang Thao, Lylah Moua, Marlena Thao, Sai Chang, and...
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Behind The Scene: Poster Shoot

Behind The Scene: Poster Shoot

  What’s happening with Fresh Traditions?  Have you been wondering what’s new?  Here’s a sneak peak at what we’ve been up to! This year for our fashion show, we want to accomplish many things! One thing we want most is giving the show a fresh new look and something exciting for you to look forward...
Trunkin' with Nonmala & Goaochen

Trunkin’ with Nonmala & Goaochen

Our past designer Nonmala Xiong teamed up with Gaochen Xiong under the name “Inspire”. They’re throwing a trunk show on June 11, 2011. Check them out! http://www.etsy.com/shop/inspirationsinspire var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-18546339-2']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl'...
Keeping up with Cece Vang

Keeping up with Cece Vang

Cece Vang is an outstanding designer. She was previously in Fresh Traditions 4. If you missed our last show check our our flickr to see Cece’s first collection. For her second collection she went for a soft look. More photos will be up soon. Model: Lilly & Sheila Photog: Elmo Hair and MUA: Milly and...
Designing with Hmong Fabrics

Designing with Hmong Fabrics

Fresh Traditions 4: Each designer is required to design an entire outfit incorporating all five Hmong fabrics. Designed by Chong Moua   Designed by Cece Vang   Designed by Seelia Vachon   Designed by Khamphian Vang   Designed by Lylena Yang   Designed by Nonmala Xiong   var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-18546339-2']);...
Save the Date!

Save the Date!

It’s official! Save the date and join us on October 7th, 2011. For VIP, please contact PaFoua at pafoua.vip@gmail.com. Seats are limited. Reserved today! var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-18546339-2']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') +...
Sneak Peek

Sneak Peek

Last weekend we did interviews on some of the designers. It was really nice to sit down and get to know them. They’re all so different (of course). Everyone is bringing their own flavas to the show! Above are some still shot from the designers’ video. These will be shown at the fashion show this...