Chic in Black & White
Zee Tan, a mural artist and fashion designer, enters into the Malaysian fashion industry with his bold collection inspired by the universe’s two most powerful elements. Making a statement with Yin-Yang style This week’s fashion demonstrates the basic idea and principle of yin and yang, which is that everything exists in inseparable and contradictory opposites. Yin […]
The fairest one of all
This “Snow White”-themed collection eschewed conventional ballgowns in favour of more contemporary designs, including two-piece ensembles that can be worn after a wedding. It’s not just another dress It was delightful to see a physical fashion show after two years of virtual appointments and runways. A new style in bridal wear caught our attention as […]
Sarawakian fashion designer at London Fashion Week
KUCHING: Multi-award-winning designer Edric Ong has recently made his debut at the prestigious London Fashion Week (LFW) on Sept 16. His Spring Summer 2023 collection features the unique textile techniques of the indigenous Iban women weavers namely ‘pua kumbu’ (ikat); ‘pua sungkit’ (discontinuous supplementary weft); ‘pua pilih’ (floating weft); and ‘pua karap’ (continuous weft) combined […]
Artistry in contemporary fashion sense
KUCHING: Up-and-coming fashion designer and independent business owner, Gallagher Pani or Gale, as he is fondly called, has been running his own boutique at the Riverside shopping complex here since October last year. His boutique called Galle with the motto “Transforming The Legacy” perfectly suits his vision as it is his goal to transform the […]
Traditional can be trendy
The Indonesian portions of Borneo boast endless resources and people with a strong sense of culture and creativity, such as this fashion designer and entrepreneur from Samarinda in East Kalimantan. Fanti Wahyu Nurvita has for the past 14 years been developing her brand ‘Hesandra Indonesia’ (HI). A few years ago, she showcased her culture-based fashion […]
Five students receive sewing machine
KUCHING: Five students of Kuching Community College majoring in Fashion and Apparel Certificate received sewing machine in a virtual ceremony held on Wednesday (March 3). The donations were from the Malaysian Creative Sewing Arts Association (PSJKM) through the Polytechnic and Community College Education Department (DPCCE)’s Entrepreneurship and Alumni Unit, Student Recruitment and Development Division (BAPP). […]
Determination pays off for Dickson Lim
At 19, Dickson Lim is the youngest designer to debut in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2020. He is also the only Sarawakian designer to take part in this year’s edition. Dickson details how he fought to pursue his passion and dreams. Rejected but not dejected Filled with ambition, determination and perseverance, not […]
Harizan Khaider ― Revolution of Songket
Harizan Khaider is a Sarawakian designer who has been making waves in the local fashion industry for his creative and vibrant designs. The 30-year-old Coutume Artisanal creative director believes that Sarawak has the edge to become a hotbed for fashion enthusiasts. Timeless and versatile Vibrant yet minimal, the new Spring Summer 2021 Womenswear Capsule Collection […]
Anna Sue: On a mission to empower women
Dr Sharifah Shukran, or better known as Anna Sue in the fashion world, has always focused her efforts on empowering women in the business industry. As a certified Ph.D holder in business administration, she regularly coaches women through trainings and talks, providing them guidance to venture into entrepreneurship. Fostering economic independence for women Anna Sue […]
Fashion designers lending a helping hand
Big-fashion brands and high street names worldwide are turning their production lines to meet needs arising from the Covid-19 crisis. Some are focused on masks while for others, its protective equipment and overalls for front-liners. In Malaysia, altruistic fashion initiatives are of a smaller scale but the efforts made are no less significant. Making initiatives […]
