Images captured by Đạt Vũ from an offline screening of Kaarem’s SS20 video on July 15th.
‘A Room of One’s Own’ by Thy Trần + Trang Đoàn featuring Chân Mày was both filmed and screened in the same room at Que Upstairs in Saigon.
Kaarem resides on different coasts, spanning continents and timezones. We simultaneously released the video offline and online—the video serving as a conduit for connection.
The evening was entirely informed by elements from the video. Our Saigon team transformed the room by installing curtains and setting up objects around the space that would bring the viewer into ‘A Room of One’s Own’.
With the team, setting up.
SS20 inspiration was highlighted in an ikebana arrangement by floral artist Auralynn Nguyễn.
The Screening
‘A Room of One’s Own’ by Thy Trần + Trang Đoàn featuring Chân Mày.
The Dessert Bar
Drawing inspiration from our SS20 collection, we created a dessert bar with the thematic use of mangos and pomelos. Our studio production team made rau câu using all natural ingredients from their hometown. Our creative director also made mango galettes to share with everyone.
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Từ hoa Đậu Biếc (được hái từ quê của Thanh, Bến Tre), hạt Sen (từ Diên Khánh), Xoài Thuỷ Triều (từ Cam Ranh), lá Dứa, Dừa, hoa Cúc.
Team của Kaarem đã kết hợp hài hoà các nguyên liệu để làm ra các loại rau cau: Đậu Biếc, Dừa Dứa, Sen Nhãn với Xoài, cùng các thức uống: trà hoa Cúc với Dưa Leo, trà Đậu Biếc với Sả.
Tất cả hoà quyện với nhau mang đầy màu sắc và vị thanh mát, giải nhiệt mùa hè. Ngoài công việc trong Studio, Team cũng rất thích làm các món ăn để chia sẽ đến bạn bè của Kaarem.
Que shop
Lighting sculpture by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio.
Together at Que Upstairs
By celebrating the work of Thy and Trang, we were able to enjoy a cozy evening with those dear and near. We hope in sharing these images, to also invite you into ‘A Room of One’s Own’, regardless of where you may be.
Credits
Photographer
Đạt Vũ
Filmmakers
Thy Trần
Trang Đoàn
Florist
Auralynn Nguyễn
Food
KAAREM Studio Team
Special Thanks
Đạt Vĩnh Trần
Karen Thảo La
Khuyên Lại
Lương Ngọc Phúc
Nguyễn Trần Thúy Vy
Location
Que by Kaarem
Que Upstairs
118 Pham Viet Chanh
Phuong 19, Binh Thanh District
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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