Borneo ethnic-inspired fashion has made its way to London, and the designer who showcased it in such a prestigious venue is a Sarawakian from Kuching — Edric Ong. London Fashion Week Edric Ong (EO) is a multi-award winning international designer of eco textiles and fashion. He is also the architect
People will don new clothes to celebrate Deepavali, which is just around the corner. New clothing symbolises a new beginning and a fresh start. The celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, would not be complete without a touch of magenta, pink, red, yellow, and blue. Celebrating ‘Festival of
Jewellery is more than just adornment. Every creation, more often than not, has a backstory — from the history of a particular design to the emotions expressed through the materials used. Preserving cultural heritage through modern fashion Lucille Awen Jon is a well-known Sarawak beader. Pungu Borneo, her accessory label
In his short life, the late Datuk Sudirman Haji Arshad had accomplished so much, from being an A-grade student to graduating in law from the University of Malaya, then being a lawyer, a singer, a songwriter and the greatest entertainer ever, as many Malaysians might remember. A tribute to Asia’s
At the F3 Festival 2022, FARAMAS models paraded down the runway wearing gowns in shimmering white, gold, and silver, and also stunning headpieces that paid homage to the Roaring 20s. Revival of the 1920s roaring style F3 Festival 2022 was a celebration of fashion, food and family bonding. It was
The much-anticipated Piala Seri Endon Batik Design Competition returns after a two-year hiatus! Walking the runway in modern batik The grand finals of the Piala Seri Endon (PSE) Batik Design Competition 2022, organised by Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia (PENYAYANG), was held on September 4 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Still often referred to by its old name, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a clamorous, chaotic sensory feast. Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s commercial hub and largest city, a place where old abuts new in a striking contrast. Temples huddle amid skyscrapers and designer shops; and the city’s
What a thrill it was recently to celebrate Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2022’s return after two years of virtual hybrid fashion shows, as well as its 10th anniversary. KL Fashion Week physical shows are back Following the absence of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) physical shows due to the
Sape songstress Alena Murang’s new music video “Put Burui” was released on August 9 in conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Nature in Fashion The video, which was impressively produced by her team, is one of her success stories. The entire video, from the music to
A Malaysian artist recently awed us with his adorable portrayal of dinosaurs. Bringing dino balik kampung Ohana Sensei — one of the artist’s pieces that is most personal. It is the story of his mother. To read more about the story, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tL5BrBjPgt26vVwka_ZkpwOHo0oXMXx6vJCk5fVWrtU/edit?usp=sharing My son, when he was little,