Malaysian designer, Melvin Ashly Shah, made waves at the Korea-ASEAN Fashion Week 2023, held in Busan, South Korea. This fashion event beautifully blended traditional and futuristic styles, featuring captivating hologram fashion shows and innovative AI-driven experiences. Malaysian designer shines at Korea-ASEAN Fashion Week The “Korea-ASEAN Fashion Week 2023” was held
Step into a world where fashion meets Frida Kahlo’s vivid spirit, creating a colourful and popular clothing line. A Frida Kahlo tribute A fashion brand has launched a collection featuring the image of Frida Kahlo the Mexican painter (1907-1954), an icon of the contemporary world, online. It was like seeing
Textile collector and curator John Ang is no stranger to captivating audiences with his extraordinary exhibitions. His most recent show, “Peranakan Sarong Kebaya Collection”, showcases a fusion of heritage and fashion, along with his innovative and unusual colour matchings, which created a dazzling and fresh look. A fusion of heritage
A Peranakan Festival was recently held in a mall in Kuala Lumpur. A stunning fashion show took place alongside the exchanging of many anecdotes and establishing of new connections among the attendees. Celebrating the Peranakan culture A group of Sarawakians recently participated in a Peranakan Festival held in a luxury
Travelling has been quite popular in recent years, with people visiting tropical destinations for both work and leisure. A recent vacation-themed fashion show, “REHAT”, has brought together six resortwear brands from Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, providing guests with an alluring blend of style and escapism. The latest resort outfits we saw at
Held at the prestigious Borneo Cultures Museum, The Hasanah Gold Threads Awards Ceremony is like a beacon of recognition for excellence in textiles and craftsmanship, and a significant step towards preserving our rich heritage. A celebration of textile artistry, culture, and innovation The Hasanah Gold Threads Awards Ceremony was held at the
A Peranakan party was recently held in a century-old Chinese mansion in Kuching. It was a fun affair with lots of wonderful food, lively conversation, and guests dressed in traditional attire. A splendid Peranakan party A beautiful (Jin Jia Sui in Hokkien dialect) dinner party was held recently in a
DRESS UP, a new Malaysian children’s fashion label, will debut at the CollabStore at the Four Seasons Place in Kuala Lumpur next month. With outfits in fun casual colours, founders Nur Azura Lim, also known as Suz, and Shafik Affandi are always happy to make children’s fantasies a reality. Turning fantasies into reality With an
LEDs. Aliens. Applause. JIMMY LIM’s show at the recent Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week wowed audiences with futuristic styles that propelled them over the moon. Minimalism, with futuristic vibes It was like taking a trip to space during a show at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2023 recently. At the opening of
HARTA, which stands for “HABIB: Action for Revival of our Traditions and Arts,” is the latest public initiative from HABIB. It has a remarkable collection of more than 800 unique pieces, collected over a period of 65 years, and the space includes a museum of heritage jewellery, a fascinating art
