My first Ava dress was from the Summer Collection. What caught my eye were the unusual print and the classic lines. The fabric felt soft and cool — perfect for the hot summery months of Saigon.

As a Filipino, my worry with Vietnam-produced clothes is the sizing.  My frame is far far from the Vietnamese lean shape. That’s why I was quite happy that Ava’s made sure that my choice of dress fitted me well. Yes, they took my measurements and made one especially for me!

Ava’s Closet is a feminine clothing line by Australian designer, Helen Corbett Holani. The fabric is sourced from India and other countries depending on what the design calls for.

Ava’s brand caters to career-driven women with a unique sense of style. They are women that fly – able to balance a successful career with their family life and still have time to pursue their personal happiness.

To complete the Ava look, Ava offers accessories from local designers, scarfs,

— and Mary & Marie bags.

They’ve got dressy earrings —

Bracelet and bangles too —

Check out their necklaces —

Intricately designed —

There’s a T-shirt line as well for men called Nam’s shirts.

Nam’s shirts also have Western sizes.

If you or someone you know has that lookbook look, why not send your (or a friend’s) profile to Ava and be the next Ava’s Dress Up Girl.

You can find Ava’s Closet at:

53B Nguyen Du St., District 1
Station 3A, 3A Ton Duc Thang in District 1

Happy shopping!