Fashion for fashionistas
Posted on 2008-Nov-3 at 04:57
The Malaysia International Fashion Week 2008 begins end of this month. There’s much anticipation this year, with more than 23 countries strutting their creations in high fashion, writes ZUHAILA SEDEK.
PUT on your stilettos, make-up and your best clothes and step out in style this month in conjunction with the soon-to-be-held Malaysia International Fashion Week 2008 (M-IFW’08).
This year’s event has an impressive line up of participants from over 23 countries. See some of the best designer outfits from Russia, China, Australia, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam.
The event, which will be held from Nov 26 – 29, is in collaboration with the Global Fashion Alliance (GFA).
The GFA is an organisation that supports the growth of the fashion industry and also increases member access and participation with the Russia Fashion modeling job Week, the New York City Fashion Week, Air New Zealand Fashion Week, and Miami Fashion Week, all of which are members of GFA.
Among the designers who will be showcasing their collections here are Russia’s Serguei Teplov, Dorian Ho from Hong Kong, China’s Ding Yong and Malaysia’s Eric Choong, and Amir Luqman, as well as twin designers Azalea and Yasmin. The presence of international buyers and key fashion players further enhance the importance of this event.
This is the fifth time M-IFW’08 would be making yet another mark in the industry, and its organiser, the Malaysian International Fashion Alliance (MIFA) is optimistic that this year’s event is going to be larger than life.
MIFA’S chief executive officer, Syeba Yip, said it is important to get people outside the country to recognise the event, which hopefully, would generate more sales.
“We are pleased with the trust we’ve garnered from our partners in promoting Malaysia as one of the most recognised fashion hubs in the region,” Yip said at the MoU signing ceremony held recently between MIFA and its partners.
Aimed at using fashion as a platform to promote tourism and trade, M-IFW’08 has also been endorsed by Matrade.
To be held at The Gardens Hotel & Residences, Mifa has selected fashion models and celebrity Amber Chia as the face of M-IFW’08. Chia will play an ambassadorial role to help promote the local fashion industry abroad.
“We have lots of talent here and the industry has much to contribute to the tourism industry and the economy,” Chia said.
A council comprising several notable personalities is responsible for selecting the winner of the Designer of The Year and Model of The Year awards.
The Designer of The Year will win RM20,000 from Pelikan Malaysia and a trade and showcase trip to the Russian Fashion Week sponsored by Mifa.
The Model of The Year winner will receive an exclusive bag from Anya Hindmarch.
The event, which will be held from Nov 26 – 29, is in collaboration with the Global Fashion Alliance (GFA).
The GFA is an organisation that supports the growth of the fashion industry and also increases member access and participation with the Russia Fashion modeling job Week, the New York City Fashion Week, Air New Zealand Fashion Week, and Miami Fashion Week, all of which are members of GFA.
Among the designers who will be showcasing their collections here are Russia’s Serguei Teplov, Dorian Ho from Hong Kong, China’s Ding Yong and Malaysia’s Eric Choong, and Amir Luqman, as well as twin designers Azalea and Yasmin. The presence of international buyers and key fashion players further enhance the importance of this event.
This is the fifth time M-IFW’08 would be making yet another mark in the industry, and its organiser, the Malaysian International Fashion Alliance (MIFA) is optimistic that this year’s event is going to be larger than life.
MIFA’S chief executive officer, Syeba Yip, said it is important to get people outside the country to recognise the event, which hopefully, would generate more sales.
“We are pleased with the trust we’ve garnered from our partners in promoting Malaysia as one of the most recognised fashion hubs in the region,” Yip said at the MoU signing ceremony held recently between MIFA and its partners.
Aimed at using fashion as a platform to promote tourism and trade, M-IFW’08 has also been endorsed by Matrade.
To be held at The Gardens Hotel & Residences, Mifa has selected fashion models and celebrity Amber Chia as the face of M-IFW’08. Chia will play an ambassadorial role to help promote the local fashion industry abroad.
“We have lots of talent here and the industry has much to contribute to the tourism industry and the economy,” Chia said.
A council comprising several notable personalities is responsible for selecting the winner of the Designer of The Year and Model of The Year awards.
The Designer of The Year will win RM20,000 from Pelikan Malaysia and a trade and showcase trip to the Russian Fashion Week sponsored by Mifa.
The Model of The Year winner will receive an exclusive bag from Anya Hindmarch.
2008/11/02
By : ZUHAILA SEDEK
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Features/20081102212642/Article/indexF_html
By : ZUHAILA SEDEK
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Features/20081102212642/Article/indexF_html
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