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The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War: Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism (1954–1975)

Art Gallery Fashion Art Exhibition

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The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War
Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism (1954–1975)

Exhibition open through December 19, 2025 at the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery (3rd Floor, Prior Performing Arts Center at College of the Holy Cross)

Honoring the 50th anniversary of a conflict, the legacies of which continue to haunt us to this day, the exhibition highlights the contributions of Vietnamese women to politics, society, and culture. Artifacts trace the history of the áo dài as a practical item of clothing and important symbol of Vietnamese heritage and identity in Vietnam, among Vietnamese Americans, and on the global stage—thus showing how a national costume can be both traditional and modern fashion with meanings that change over time and space.

Co-curated by Professors Ann Marie Leshkowich (Anthropology, College of the Holy Cross), Martina Nguyen (History, Baruch College, City University of New York), and Tuong Vu (Political Science, University of Oregon).

The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War
Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism (1954–1975)

Exhibition open through December 19, 2025 at the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery (3rd Floor, Prior Performing Arts Center at College of the Holy Cross)

Honoring the 50th anniversary of a conflict, the legacies of which continue to haunt us to this day, the exhibition highlights the contributions of Vietnamese women to politics, society, and culture. Artifacts trace the history of the áo dài as a practical item of clothing and important symbol of Vietnamese heritage and identity in Vietnam, among Vietnamese Americans, and on the global stage—thus showing how a national costume can be both traditional and modern fashion with meanings that change over time and space.

Co-curated by Professors Ann Marie Leshkowich (Anthropology, College of the Holy Cross), Martina Nguyen (History, Baruch College, City University of New York), and Tuong Vu (Political Science, University of Oregon).

More about Prior Performing Arts Center
The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA is an uncommon commons for transformative experiences with the arts. With dynamic programming and striking architectural design, the Prior supports arts-based collaboration among faculty and students across academic disciplines; offers technical capabilities to ignite the imaginations of world-class visiting artists and students alike; and provides new avenues for leveraging the positive power of the arts for broad audiences and through civic and community partnerships. The center affirms the College’s investment in Worcester’s recent citywide plan for arts, culture, and community and serves as a beacon of artistic excellence in the region.
When & Where
From Aug 26, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025
Tue: 10:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Wed: 10:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thu: 10:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fri: 10:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sat: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Free

No Registration required! Just show up!

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