Field trips and activities

We'll visit Saitex to witness the initiatives taken by the company to address the triple bottom line issues. This half day tour will be a great memory for many to witness some of the latest technologies (Ozone, Laser, RFID etc.), recycling plants and recycled products, natural dyeing, hydroponic farming and many more.

Please note that while the entire tour takes half a day, this is due to 2 hours of transport each way. The tour of Saitex itself should take 2 hours. Water will be provided on the bus.

Professor Rajkishore Nayak

Professor of Fashion (Enterprise) Program, RMIT University Vietnam 

Saitex Denim, located in Vietnam, actively contributes to the restoration of ecosystems, water systems, and soil health while simultaneously producing denim on a large scale. Saitex's Dong Nai denim unit operates using a specialised water-recycling system that reclaims approx. 98% of processed water. Renewable energy and carbon‑positive ambition, regenerative‑linked cotton and circular systems are other initiatives by Saitex Denim.

Visit the Saitex Denim Vietnam website 

• A shuttle bus will be provided by RMIT Vietnam for this activity
• Please be at pick-up point at 7:30 AM. The bus will leave at 7:45 AM sharp.
• Personal expenses during the tour are not included and will be at your own cost.

Join Saigon Social in their centrally located District 1 tasting room, where they host experiences such as Vietnamese Coffee Omakase, craft liquor tastings and artisanal fish sauce flights. 

Saigon Social offers 2 workshops at a 10% discount for IFFTI delegates.

• Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Price: 650,000VND/person before discount
• Min. 2 people.
• Register and pay here (code <IFFTIVN10>): https://saigon-social.com/workshops-and-tasting/ 

• Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
• Price: 700,000VND/person before discount
• Min. 2 people
• Register and pay here (code <IFFTIVN10>): https://saigon-social.com/workshops-and-tasting/

Saigon Social is Vietnam’s first food and drink experience space, showcasing over 40 Vietnamese artisanal brands across coffee, tea, chocolate, craft spirits and sauces. Founded by Singaporean food writer Jovel Chan, the tasting room and retail space in District 1 partners with local makers to host experiences such as Vietnamese Coffee Omakase, craft liquor tastings, and artisanal fish sauce flights. 

• A 10% discount is offered for IFFTI delegates and family members (maximum of 4 persons including the delegate). You can pay at the door or register on their website with the code <IFFTIVN10>.
• Please bring and show them your IFFTI badge or IFFTI registration email to verify and claim the discount.
• Participants are responsible for the workshop fees and any personal expenses incurred during the activity.
• To ensure the best experience for all participants, a minimum attendance of 2 people is required. 

The activity includes a curated talk by an RMIT lecturer.

After the talk, participants are welcome to explore and shop independently.

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Step into the pulse of Saigon’s fashion scene with Rue Miche, one of the country’s most dynamic multi-label retail spaces redefining how fashion is experienced.  

In this guided tour, Ethan Wang, Associate Lecturer of Fashion Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation for Fashion at RMIT Vietnam, will take participants inside both spaces, offering a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on Saigon’s evolving fashion ecosystem.

Through this experience, participants will uncover the real opportunities and challenges shaping emerging designers today, from brand building to retail strategy and creative positioning. 

Most importantly, you get to shop the coolest designers that Saigon has to offer. 

• Ethan Wang
• Associate Lecturer, Fashion (Enterprise) Program, RMIT University Vietnam
• Ethan is currently developing a new fashion incubator at RMIT Vietnam, hence bringing firsthand insight into how the next wave of regional designers and entrepreneurs are launching and scaling their ventures. This tour is not just a walkthrough—it’s an insider’s look into the potential future of fashion in Vietnam. 

• Rue Miche has two locations - Rue Miche Boutique and Rue Miche L’édition, both having different assortments of designers. Since opening in July 2025, Rue Miche has quickly established itself at the forefront of Vietnamese fashion retail and entrepreneurship, championing a new generation of designers through a carefully curated blend of fashion, lifestyle, and culture. More than just a store, it is an immersive environment where storytelling, identity, and experimentation come to life.
• Disclaimer: Ethan works for RMIT Vietnam and not for Rue Miche. This is not a sponsored post. 

• Participants are responsible for any personal expenses incurred during the activity
• Wear comfortable walking shoes. Transport will not be provided to Rue Miche Boutique. You can get a grab or walk there - it is 1.5km away. We will head there after you have done your shopping at Rue Miche L’edition. Don’t spend all your money at one place because the merchandise has its own appeal in both locations. 

• Ethan Wang
• Associate Lecturer, Fashion (Enterprise) Program, RMIT University Vietnam
• Ethan is currently developing a new fashion incubator at RMIT Vietnam, hence bringing firsthand insight into how the next wave of regional designers and entrepreneurs are launching and scaling their ventures. This tour is not just a walkthrough—it’s an insider’s look into the potential future of fashion in Vietnam. 

• This is an outdoor walking activity through narrow alleyways (“hẻm”).
• Weather conditions are expected to be hot and humid (around 34°C). Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and sun protection are recommended.
• Please bring water and some Vietnamese Dong (cash), especially if you wish to try local street food. 
• Participants are responsible for any personal expenses incurred during the activity 

Information will be updated shortly.

• Titi Rylander - Associate Lecturer, Fashion (Enterprise), RMIT University Vietnam
• Hanh Nguyen

• This is a walk through an indoor market; however, there is no air conditioner.
• Weather conditions are expected to be hot and humid (around 34°C). Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and sun protection are recommended.
• Please bring water and some Vietnamese Dong (cash), especially if you want to purchase fabric at the market as cash is the only method of payment.
• Participants are responsible for any personal expenses incurred during the activity.