After being crowned Miss HUST 2025, Duong Ngoc Huyen has continued to make new strides in her journey within the fashion industry. Most recently, she was announced as a Student Model Ambassador for Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026, where she will help promote the image of a new generation of young people who are confident, resilient, and eager to build meaningful connections. The event will take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hanoi.
Youth exuberance in the Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Duong Ngoc Huyen stands out through the combination of beauty, intellect, and resilience. As a student at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, she has challenged the stereotypes often associated with engineering students by pursuing well-rounded personal development. Reflecting on the periods when she had to balance academic responsibilities with a wide range of extracurricular activities, Huyen believes that her willingness to embrace new challenges, step outside her comfort zone, and continuously learn has enabled her to overcome every obstacle. She values every experience and believes that the difficulties she has faced have ultimately helped shape a stronger version of herself.
Huyen’s talent and determination are reflected in her impressive achievements. She was awarded Third Prize in her university’s Scientific Research Competition and has also earned numerous awards in sports. In addition, she has been selected as one of the university’s outstanding student representatives for external affairs, participating in exchange and collaboration activities with organizations and partner universities. She has also been entrusted with the role of Communications Ambassador for a variety of programs, projects, and competitions both within and beyond the university.
To Huyen, these accomplishments represent far more than titles or awards. They are meaningful experiences that have contributed to her personal growth while empowering her to promote the image of HUST students as knowledgeable, dynamic, modern, and committed to making positive contributions to society.
An early chance to fashion
Driven by a desire to challenge herself and explore new possibilities, Duong Ngoc Huyen chose to compete in the Miss HUST 2025 pageant. Coming from an academic environment centered on research and scholarly pursuits, she embraced the competition as an opportunity to step beyond her familiar surroundings, strengthen her confidence, and develop a wide range of new skills.
Throughout the competition, Huyen discovered a genuine passion for fashion and runway performance while refining her communication skills, public speaking, and stage presence. Despite the highly competitive nature of the pageant, her thorough preparation, natural poise, and talent enabled her to stand out among the contestants and ultimately earn the highest title.
Being crowned Miss HUST 2025 marked the culmination of Huyen’s sustained dedication and perseverance. More than a memorable milestone in her university life, the achievement has become a launching pad for her continued personal and professional growth, inspiring her to use her platform to create meaningful and positive value for the community.
A new milestone with Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026
Originally established as the Vietnam International Junior Fashion Week in 2018, Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026 has continued to expand with the vision of becoming a premier platform that brings together fashion designers, brands, models, and creative talents from a wide range of disciplines. Taking place from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hanoi, the event serves as a dynamic intersection of fashion, culture, entertainment, and media, featuring a diverse lineup of immersive experiences and professional activities. It also represents an important milestone in Vietnam’s journey toward becoming a new destination for the fashion, cultural, and creative industries in Asia.
Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026 provides an international platform for fashion brands and creative professionals from around the world. At the same time, it offers young people with a passion for fashion the opportunity to experience a professional working environment, develop their potential, and build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals who share the same aspirations.
As a Student Model Ambassador, Duong Ngoc Huyen will serve as a bridge for cultural exchange while inspiring young people pursuing careers in fashion and the creative industries. She represents a generation of Vietnamese youth who are eager to learn, willing to push beyond their limits, and confident in asserting themselves on the international stage.
Huyen’s journey from the classrooms of Hanoi University of Science and Technology to Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026 has been shaped by perseverance, determination, and a constant desire for self-improvement. Each milestone reflects another step in her personal growth, allowing her to overcome her own limitations while establishing the image of a modern, confident young woman prepared for the opportunities that lie ahead.
Tuệ Minh
