V. Lotus

V. Lotus is a clothes shop at 136 Castlereagh Street, run by former Miss Vietnam Hoang Khanh Ngoc (Nikki) – of all the people I've photographed, by far the most comfortable in front of a camera. The clothes are made in Vietnam and the store features 10 different Vietnamese designers, such as Ha Le, who specialises in knitwear and leather; Ha Thuc Nhat Minh, known for structural cuts and intricate detailing; and Ha Truong, who designs traditional Vietnamese garments with a European flavour. Dresses are produced in limited quantities, but you can also order made-to-measure in any style and colour.