Ali Wong Honors Her Heritage in a Traditional Vietnamese Dress and Headpiece
Ali Wong Honors Her Heritage in a Traditional Vietnamese Dress and HeadpieceApril 27, 2023 at 08:45PMAli Wong paid tribute to her roots during her latest red carpet appearance. The actor stunned in a traditional Vietnamese áo dài while attending the Time100 Gala in New York City on April 26. Wong, who’s of half-Chinese, half-Vietnamese descent, worked with Vietnamese fashion designer Thai Nguyen and stylist Tara Swennen to bring the meaningful garment to life. Featuring intricate beading and feather detailing, Wong’s custom white gown came with dramatic sleeve attachments and a complementary headpiece. Nguyen described the actor as a “Vietnamese Swan Lake Queen” in the showstopping dress, thanking her for “this iconic moment representing the Vietnamese culture and the beauty of the áo dài.” Wong, who landed on Time’s list of 100 honorees this year, has worn Nguyen’s pieces in the past, including a…
