At The Great South Youth International Fashion Week 2026 in Malaysia, Vietnamese young model Đào Diễm Châu stepped onto the international runway as The Face of designer Trinh Châu’s “MỘC” collection, delivering one of the presentation’s most memorable performances.
Rather than relying on elaborate movements, Diễm Châu allowed her runway technique to speak for itself. Her controlled pace, expressive gaze and precise handling of the silhouette gave the performance a sense of confidence well beyond her years. The highlight came through her signature skirt kick, a sharp and deliberate movement that sent the fabric into motion and drew attention from the audience.
The moment captured the evolution of a young model who has spent years developing her craft on the runway.
From Her First Steps to an International Stage
Diễm Châu’s journey with Trinh Châu began when she was not yet five years old. What started with tentative first steps on the runway has grown into a long standing creative partnership spanning numerous collections and artistic projects.
Over the years, she has appeared in collections including Golden Mirage, Floral Drift, Illusive Elegance, The Radiant Petals, Sắc Rằn Đông Hồ, and others, gradually developing a more defined presence and increasingly confident performance style.
Her growth has been visible not only in her appearance, but in the way she moves. From the early innocence of a young child discovering the runway to the sharper, more controlled performance seen today, each stage has added another layer to her development as a young artist.
Beyond modeling, Diễm Châu has also explored singing, dancing and acting, appearing in projects including Điều Kỳ Diệu Của Phép Màu, Búp Bê Show 2 and Vườn Tuổi Thơ 2026. Her experience across different forms of performance has further strengthened her ability to express character and emotion on stage.
The Face of “MỘC”
For “MỘC”, Diễm Châu was entrusted with the role of The Face, introducing the collection to the audience through her own distinctive interpretation.
Inspired by rice straw, coconut fiber and traditional Vietnamese weaving, “MỘC” transforms familiar rural materials into contemporary fashion. Its natural textures, earthy palette and sculptural details reflect a dialogue between Vietnamese heritage and modern design.
Diễm Châu’s performance brought another dimension to that vision. Her confident posture and dynamic skirt movement gave the delicate materials a sense of strength and energy, while her controlled expressions maintained the refined character of the collection.
Her signature skirt kick became particularly striking within this context. With a single decisive movement, the flowing silhouette opened dramatically across the runway, creating a moment of visual impact that showcased both the design and the model’s growing command of performance.
It was a reminder that strong runway presence is not simply about walking from one end of the stage to another. It is about knowing exactly when to move, when to pause and how to make a garment come alive.
A New Chapter for a Young Vietnamese Talent
The Malaysian appearance marked an important milestone for Diễm Châu, bringing a partnership that began in Vietnam onto an international stage.
At The Great South Youth International Fashion Week 2026, she joined young talents from different countries, becoming part of a broader exchange between emerging models, designers and creative communities.
For Trinh Châu’s “MỘC”, Diễm Châu was more than the face of the collection. She became part of its visual language, translating the strength, movement and contemporary spirit of Vietnamese fashion through her performance.
From her earliest runway experiences to the confident skirt kick that turned heads in Malaysia, Diễm Châu’s journey reflects a young talent continuing to grow with every collection, every stage and every step forward.
