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About Fresh Traditions

Fresh Traditions was created in 2006 as a program under CHAT. It is a culturally inspired fashion event that exhibits the creativity, originality, and quality of work by Hmong fashion designers. The history of Hmong art is rooted and sewn into the fabrics of traditional Hmong clothing where the unique combination of vibrant colors and textures makes the Hmong identifiable. Through Fresh Traditions, Hmong designers are given the opportunity to create designs and welcome them to life on the runway.

Season XVII:

BLOOM

Reflecting the everchanging and evolving growth of Hmong cultural design. Designers will be able to showcase their art, story, and visual interpretation of what "BLOOM" means to them for this year's collective theme.

The show beholds 8 amazing Hmong designers from Minnesota and Wisconsin. But that's not all, 2 designers from Thailand will also be participating in showcasing their collection with at Fresh Traditions on October 12, 2024 located at the Saint Paul RiverCenter. There will also be a mesmerizing dance performance from Royal Dynasty Dance Team and performance from our special guest Douachi Yang to reflect upon this year's theme.