Author: Vicky Fong

Redefining traditional wear

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 gathering of colours

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

Resort Vibes: Outfits perfect for a tropical vacation

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

Recognising artisans, heritage crafts

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

Dress to impress

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

Young and Chic

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

Extra-terrestrial Mode

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

Preserving the bejewelled traditions

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

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

An old-time affair

A high tea party recently took place at the home of textile collector and Asian art history expert John Ang. It was a fun afternoon filled with stories and history about Malay textiles, a DIY show, joget, and mouthwatering Nyonya food. High tea with a nostalgic twist His statement that all