This September, Miss New York 2025 Iuliia Bazhan arrived in Paris to represent the global vision of Vietnamese haute couture walking for three of the country’s most famous fashion houses: Tracy Couture, 21SIX Couture and Linh Nga Couture.
Known for her intelligence model Bazhan Iuliia has also become a quiet symbol of neurodiversity in high fashion – showing that sensitivity and strength can coexist beautifully on the runway.
Each designer chose model Bazhan Iuliia from New York to embody their creative essence. Her beauty has been described in the Vietnamese press as “the contemporary ideal of Asian femininity”.
Iuliia Bazhan walks for Linh Nga Couture in a crystal-encrusted gown at Paris Fashion Week 2026.
Linh Nga Couture
Linh Nga Couture gained international attention after creating a wedding gown for Vietnamese celebrity Xoài Non, worn at her lavish ceremony at Landmark 81. The platinum-embroidered masterpiece, covered in crystals and lace, became a cultural sensation and symbol of Vietnamese luxury craftsmanship.
Linh Nga designer using rare materials, patient handwork, and silhouettes that feel almost weightless. Iuliia Bazhan walks for Linh Nga Couture in a crystal-encrusted gown at Paris Fashion Week 2026.
“Walking for Linh Nga was a special moment for me too. My own gown shimmered like liquid light, like delicate constellation of crystals cascading with every step.”
21SIX Couture
At Paris Fashion Week 2026, 21SIX Couture presented its poetic collection “Eden of the Sea,” inspired by the strength and calm of the ocean. Known for its refined silhouettes and hand-crafted detail, the brand has gained recognition on the U.S. red carpet, where its ethereal gowns have graced Hollywood actresses and film premieres.
“My gown in deep sea-green silk, shimmered softly as though waves were tracing their rhythm along its folds. Walking in it felt like embodying the ocean itself: fluid, strong and endlessly graceful.”
Iuliia Bazhan walks for 21SIX Couture in the “Eden of the Sea” collection at Paris Fashion Week 2026.
Tracy Couture
A highlight of Paris Fashion Week 2026, Tracy Couture has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, L’Officiel, and Fashion Network for its sculptural silhouettes and mastery of haute craftsmanship. The brand’s aesthetic merges modern femininity with cinematic power — every gown appearing as if it belongs on screen.
“That evening I received countless compliments – people said I looked like Lady Jessica from Dune, the mother figure draped in mystery and power. And perhaps they were right. My burgundy gown flowed with the same regal energy, the chiffon hood whispering behind me as I walked.
When you look at the photos – her in the golden desert, and me under the Paris chandeliers – do you see it too?”
Iuliia Bazhan for Tracy Couture at Paris Fashion Week 2026.
Photo caption: Iuliia Bazhan for Tracy Couture at Paris Fashion Week 2026.
About Iuliia Bazhan
Iuliia Bazhan is Miss New York 2025 and an international fashion model known for her versatility and cultural influence. She has walked for leading designers across Paris, Milan, London, Dubai, and New York Fashion Weeks, appearing in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Elle, Glamour, Malvie, Artells, Marylebone Magazine and many others. Follow @bazhan_ulia to discover her latest campaigns and runway moments.
A dream team united for Paris Fashion Week 25 — from the lens to the runway.
Photographers: Amiko Beridze @green.graphy, Alisa @alisa_photo.de, Olga Salasc @salasc_photo, Karyna @karyna.av.
Makeup and hair artists: Irina Djos (@djos.irina_mua) and Favor Skaya @makeup_favorskaya.
Creative Production: Paris Fashion Air @parisfashionair and Ruslan Ev @ruslanev_.
Fashion Direction: Valentina Varnavskaya @valentina.varnavskaya.
Casting: @twinnpix.
Choreography: Vitaly Dzhus @vitalydzhus.
Video: @dzhusparis.
Beauty sponsorship: Monika Heiligmann @monika.heiligmann.official.
Featuring the couture masterpieces of Tracy Couture @tracycouture.official.
Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam
