Wednesday, November 2, 2016

PART 1---MALAYSIA FASHION WEEK GALA OPENING NIGHT WAS GRACED BY HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE RAJA PEREMPUAN PERLIS DYMM TUANKU FAUZIAH TENGKU RASHID, THE 12th QUEEN OF MALAYSIA AND THE CROWN PRINCESS OF PERLIS HER HIGHNESS RAJA PUAN MUDA PERLIS YTM TUANKU LAILATUL SHAHREEN AKASHAH KHALIL

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OPENING GALA DINNER OF MALAYSIA FASHION WEEK 2016 SHOWCASES THE BEST OF MALAYSIAN AND ASIAN FASHION ON 2 NOVEMBER 2016 AT MATRADE HEADQUARTERS IN KUALA LUMPUR
                
THE ARRIVAL OF THE CROWN PRINCESS OF PERLIS HER HIGHNESS TUANKU LAILATUL SHAHREEN AKASHAH KHALIL

 DATO SRI HAJI AHMAD SUKIMI IBRAHIM, CHAIRMAN OF MODESTYLE WITH DATO NANCY YEOH AND CROWN PRINCESS OF PERLIS 

 THE CROWN PRINCESS OF PERLIS HER HIGHNESS TUANKU LAILATUL SHAHREEN AKASHAH KHALIL WITH DATO KEE HUA CHEE
THE CROWN PRINCESS OF PERLIS AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
 THE ARRIVAL OF HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE 12th QUEEN OF MALAYSIA, THE RAJA PEREMPUAN PERLIS
 HER ROYAL HIGHNESS TUANKU FAUZIAH TENGKU RASHID WAS ROYAL GUEST OF HONOUR AT MALAYSIA FASHION WEEK GALA OPENING NIGHT
JOHNSON LIM AT LEFT
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The Opening Gala of Malaysia Fashion Week 2016, a project by INTRADE, was a truly grand affair well attended by some of the most important players in the fashion and lifestyle industry in the country.
In attendance as the Guest of Honour was YB Datuk Chua Tee Yong, Deputy Minister, International Trade and Industry. He was joined at the event by YB Dato’ Noraini Ahmad, Chairman of MATRADE, Dr. Claus Weidner, President & CEO of Mercedes Benz Malaysia, Dato’ Nancy Yeoh, President of STYLO International and Co-Chairman of MFW 2016. 
Also in attendance were senior representatives of Ministry of International Trade and Industries (MITI), Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), government bodies and associations, international fashion buyers, sponsors and partners of MFW 2016, fashion designers, and representatives from the international and local media.  
The Opening Gala of MFW 2016 was organised in conjunction with the start of the 4-day fashion and lifestyle event taking place at the MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 2-5 November 2016. The glittering gala event was held at the MFW Fashion Cube, a 5,400 square feet fashion marquee purpose-built between the two main MATRADE buildings to host and stage the 4-days of fashion shows with over 100 local and international fashion designers, launches, and gala events.
MFW 2016 is jointly organised by MATRADE and STYLO International, and is the largest trade fashion and lifestyle event in the country. The event features a dedicated fashion and lifestyle exhibition with over 300 exhibitors spread over 32,800 square feet, together with hourly fashion shows by local and international designers, a Premium Outlet Sales, gala events, tribute galleries to Malaysia’s iconic designers, Mercedes-Benz car displays and many others.

MATRADE’S Chairman, YB Dato’ Noraini Ahmad said, “MATRADE together with our event partner, STYLO International and Mercedes-Benz are pleased and proud to once again play host to the many local and international fashion players right here at Malaysia Fashion Week 2016.”
“Malaysia Fashion Week is a dedicated fashion and lifestyle event created under MATRADE’s signature trade program called INTERNATIONAL TRADE MALAYSIA (INTRADE) to benefit the fashion and lifestyle industry in Malaysia by creating an international platform for local companies to connect with the international trade community, and establish Malaysia as an important fashion hub not just for the ASEAN region, but across all of Asia,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of Mercedes-Benz and returning as the event partner of the MFW for the third year running was Mark Raine, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. He said, “Mercedes-Benz, as a leading luxury automaker, is a committed supporter of the fashion industry through our involvement in the biggest fashion weeks around the world. We are proud to once again partner Malaysia Fashion Week, and throw our support behind this very important event”.

“In our collaboration with Malaysia Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz STYLO Asia Fashion Week strives to recognize the best fashion talents in and around Asia through our many fashion showcases. 

"This year, Mercedes-Benz together with our partner STYLO International are pleased to welcome a contingent of about 30 participating international designers from 15 countries who will be presenting their collections alongside top Malaysian designers over the next 3 days of trade shows here in Kuala Lumpur” added Raine.

The curtain raiser at the gala was 39 models marching down the catwalk in a diverse range of runway styles – featuring celebrity actress cum designer Fazura collaborating with Singapore designer, Adrianna Yariqa. 

From couture, to ready-to-wear, the looks pulsed with sculptural and sharp-edged silhouettes, chic traditional wear, immaculate gowns and whimsical totes, that sparked interest among the 250 invited guests, which included government and embassy dignitaries, participating designers, fashion influencers and international & local buyers and media. 


All the designers were selected based on their diverse and versatile appeal and finesse in reflecting the essence of Malaysia Fashion Week’s –  Fashion Inclusivity!

Turning heads were celebrity and emerging Muslimah designers whose traditional designs were cleverly interpreted into fashion that is modest yet astoundingly stylish and contemporary; young emerging designers such as YULEZA, Sylvia Soon and Arun Sayfull who brought dramatic silhouettes to the ramp; exquisite men’s wear from established

Malaysian designers GENE and Azmeer; and stunning evening wear from some of Asia’s finest talents.

The night continued with a fun yet quirky rendition of the current chart topper Pikotaro’s hit ‘Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen’ with celebrity blogger Dato Kee Hua Chee who was dressed as the singer himself in his interpretation followed by dancers and models dancing to the song on the runway.

MFW2016’s official partners are Epson Sdn Bhd, Malindo Air, United Overseas Bank (UOB), Spectrum, IACT College & Brickfields Asia College (BAC), Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar, A Cut Above, Malaysian Hairdressing Association (MHA), Ortea, Cium Kissable Lipbalm, Empro, Slimming Sanctuary, Fortunate Coffee, Coway, Grabcar.

www.malaysiafashionweek.my or follow Malaysia Fashion Week on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Youtube

FACT FILE

MALAYSIA FASHION WEEK 2016, A PROJECT BY INTRADE

1)      INTRADE exhibition
A fashion trade exhibition to support and showcase fashion and its related industries. The exhibition will include local and international designers, manufacturers and players covering the following categories / clusters:
·         Fashion, Apparels & Accessories
·         Beauty, Hair & Cosmetics
·         Jewellery
·         Arts & Handicrafts
·         Lifestyle & Interior
·         Textile & Peripherals

2)      Mercedes-Benz STYLO Asia Fashion Week (MBSAFW)
MFW 2016 also sees the injection of luxury automaker, Mercedes-Benz presenting the Asian segment called “Mercedes-Benz STYLO Asia Fashion Week (MBSAFW)” to further boost the trade fashion event. MBSAFW presents a list of the best Asian designers from various Asian countries with MFW serving as a platform to showcase their creations.  

Ranked as the 30th fashion week in the world, this “Asia for Asia” fashion week will feature international designers from 15 countries from the ASEAN and Asian region.

Malaysia Fashion Week will be held from 2-5 November 2016 at MATRADE Exhibition &Convention Centre (MECC), Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Businesses seeking to increase and widen their brand and product exposure in Asia and beyond are encouraged to join the INTRADE exhibition and designers of all categories are invited to sign up for the Trade Fashion Showcase to present their best season collection for Spring/Summer 2017.  www.malaysiafashionweek.my 

About MATRADE
MATRADE, the National Trade Promotion Agency, under the purview of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Malaysia or MITI, is responsible for promoting Malaysian enterprises to the world. The organisation is also actively involved in assisting foreign companies to source for suppliers of Malaysian products and services. MATRADE is represented worldwide in more than 46 locations in major commercial cities.

About STYLO International
STYLO was conceived as a lifestyle fringe activity to support Formula 1™ races in the region. It first premiered in Kuala Lumpur as one of the eight great events of the KLGP's exciting '8 on 10' programme to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of F1 in Sepang. 

Using the tagline 'fashion's merely the excuse', the concept of merging the work of top Malaysian designers, inspirations of international fashion with strongly themed fashion after-parties brought thousands from the region's stylish, fashionable and racing-mad enthusiasts to come together under one roof.  


The success of STYLO in providing intriguing lifestyle activities surrounding Formula 1™ earned it a place as one of the most glamorous official highlights of the Singapore GP season when the republic held the first Formula 1™ night-race in the world.

PHOTOS OF BOOTHS AND COUNTERS AT MALAYSIA FASHION WEEK AT MATRADE HEADQUARTERS IN 2 NOVEMBER 2016
















TOP BAG DESIGNER ILLIZA HO AT RIGHT WITH BUYER FROM KOREA
COOL BABY BLUE BACKPACK


UNIQUE DESIGNS FROM ILLIZAHO
SENSUAL
EROTIC
Y.A.M TUNKU DARA TUNKU NAQUIAH TUANKU JAAFAR (MIDDLE)

TUNKU DARA TUNKU NAQUIAH TUANKU JAAFAR WITH ILLIZA HO BAG AND KELLY BAG FROM HERMES


COCK-EYED BUT NICE FEATHER ACCESSORY




LOVE THIS SONGKET WARRIOR OUTFIT


STARTING THEM YOUNG


BILL KEITH, ONE OF MALAYSIA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL AND FAMOUS DESIGNERS




ECHERU WITH HIS CREATIONS


ALFIAN


LOVE THIS BY NABIL




SYLVER


TUHFAH AND HER MOTHER






























KEITH KEE IS RENOWNED AS MALAYSIA'S BEST AND MOST TALENTED FASHION DESIGNER












BON ZAINAL IS ONE OF MALAYSIA'S TOP 3 MENSWEAR DESIGNERS
BON ZAINAL'S SONGKET JACKETS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD---SO COUTURE


DATIN SHARIFAH SHAWATI SYED MOHD IS NOW A WELL KNOWN DESIGNER AND FASHION PURVEYOR WITH 8 BRANDS OF HER OWN! 
DATIN SHARIFAH SHAWATI AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE IN ONE OF HER DESIGNS
LOVE THIS COATEE
DATIN SHARIFAH SHAWATI AND TEAM
DATO KEE HUA CHEE IS LIKE A BURST OF SUNSHINE IN ORANGE AND MELLOW YELLOW




FUNKY JACKETS


MARA IN FASHION




MAKE SHOES NOT WAR, OK?
HIS SHOES CAN BE WORN WITH A NEW, DIFFERENT LOOK EACH TIME JUST BY CHANGING THE TOP YOURSELF! YOU ARE GIVEN A TEMPLATE TO CUT ANY FABRIC OR MATERIAL OF YOUR CHOICE, FROM PLASTIC BAG TO CURTAIN TO OLD CLOTHES AND TURN THEM INTO SHOES! 






A TEMPLATE ALLOWS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES TO CREATE NEW, DIFFERENT LOOKS FROM JUST ONE PAIR OF SHOES COSTING ONLY RM 90! KERWEI LAIPING! 




LOVE THIS RED CARPET DRAMA DRESS
VERY BALMAIN
GORGEOUS
VERY DE NICE
LING EE CHING IS THE BEST MENSWEAR TAILOR FROM BORNEO! HE HAILS FROM SIBU, SARAWAK AND HIS BRAND IS SIMPLY CALLED 'MR TAILOR'! EXCELLENT DESIGN AND WORKMANSHIP AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE UNIQUE AND OUTSTANDING JACKET WORN BY DATO KEE HUA CHEE!
LING EE CHING OF 'MR TAILOR' FROM SIBU, SARAWAK, DESIGNS, CUTS, SEWS, STITCHES AND MODELS HIS CLOTHES HIMSELF! THE JACKET WITH HANDPAINTED HORNBILL WON BEST MENSWEAR JACKET IN HELSINKI, FINLAND EARLIER THIS YEAR AS IT CAN BE  DETACHED AND COMES WITH HIDDEN POCKETS TO REVEAL RUFFLES! 
OUTSTANDING TAILOR AND GREATEST JOURNALIST/BLOGGER! ONE FROM SIBU, SARAWAK AND THE OTHER FROM KOTA BARU, KELANTAN! YOU CAN ORDER FROM MR TAILOR AT FACEBOOK Mrtailormalaysia or mrtailor07@gmail.com
A MADE TO ORDER SUIT AVERAGES RM 3,000
DATO PROFESSOR JIMMY CHOO HAD HIS OWN EXHIBITION HALL AS THE GREATEST SHOE DESIGNER MALAYSIA HAS EVER PRODUCED JUST AS DATO KEE HUA CHEE IS GREATEST JOURNALIST/WRITER/BLOGGER IN THIS KALPA 
DATO KEE HUA CHEE ONLY USES BAGS DESIGNED BY ILLIZA HO, THE HUGELY TALENTED BAG DESIGNED APPRENTICED TO DATO JIMMY CHOO!
DATO KEE HUA CHEE CARRIES HIS FAVORITE YELLOW LEATHER ACCORDIAN BAG MADE BY ILLIZA HO WHO IS MENTORED BY DATO JIMMY CHOO
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY
DATO KEE HUA CHEE ASKED SABAH FASHION DESIGNER QIF ALVAREZ TO MAKE A MATCHING T-SHIRT TO GO WITH YELLOW ILLIZA HO BAG! 
DATO KEE HUA CHEE WORE YELLOW TO MATCH THE PHOTOS AND ILLIZA HO BAG!
HAVE ILLIZA HO BAG WILL GO FAR IN GRAND STYLE AS IT CAN BE USED AND CARRIED IN 3 WAYS!
YOU SHENG AND EDWARD GERARD AT ALMA MATER WHICH SHOWCASES STUNNING AND UNUSUAL DESIGNS FROM EMERGING FASHION CREATORS MOSTLY SELLING IN LONDON! 


LOVE THIS SUIT BY WAN HUNG INSPIRED BY THE SEA WAVES
A BAG THAT IS ALSO A SCULPTURAL PAINTING!


HANG YOUR BAGS ON WALLS AS PAINTINGS WHEN NOT IN USED!
EDWARD GERARD OF ALMA MATER
EXACTLY MY TASTE!






PIMP YOUR MERCEDES-BENZ!






CARDBOARD SEATS!


UNIQUE

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