Thursday, November 23, 2006

It’s a wrap!
Malaysia’s most talked-about fashion event, Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2006, was a showcase of limitless creativity, say JO TEH and PARVEEN GILL.

Social whirl
What’s a star-studded event without the stars?

Starry, starry night
Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2006’s opening event, The Red Style Gala, left fashion enthusiasts anticipating the week ahead. RUBIN KHOO has the story.

Fashion fantasy
Evening gowns in a myriad of colours and styles, striking headgear ranging from feathers to cages and well-known personalities taking to the runway were some of the highlights at Heineken's ‘An Evening With The Stars’, report DZIREENA MAHADZIR and RUBIN KHOO.

And the winner is...
Eight finalists took to the stage to vie for Utusan Malaysia’s Diamond Needle Fashion Award, and the kebaya came out tops. TAN LEE KUEN reports.

A red hot week
L’Oréal Paris leads the way in creating the hottest make-up and hair looks for the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006. SANDRA LOW slips backstage to see models magically transformed by L’Oréal Paris’ team of experts.

Dress sense and new trends
Fashion Talk @ KLFW had experts giving valuable tips on the how, what and where of style, says VIVIENNE PAL.

A grand show
It was an evening that showcased the elegant, demure, artistic, innovative and dramatic. The final night of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2006 was indeed a stylish event that befitted the five-day event. On the night of Nov 15, CNN presented “Style Malaysia’’, an inspiring showcase by Beatrice Looi and sister Melinda Looi, Daniel Cho, Sharifah Kirana, Carven Ong, Jendela Batik and Zang Toi.

The main story
Catwalk @ KLFW’s Main Designer Showcase saw the country’s top designers and brands display high-end glamour and high street style, report RUBIN KHOO, DZIREENA MAHADZIR, ELIZABETH TAI and SANDRA LOW.

Runway report
Also part of Catwalk @ KLFW was The Designer Group Showcase which provided the perfect platform for designers, both well-known and up-and-coming, to showcase their creations.

November 21, 2006
Students get creative with hair
Students of Kimarie Hair Academy Sdn Bhd are given every opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

November 16, 2006
Show ends with style
Malaysia’s foremost fashion event, the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2006 ended with a style that reflected the five-day fashion showcase.

Brisk business at expo
Business was brisk at the Exhibition@KLFW on the last day of the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) on Wednesday.

A show designed to captivate
FASHION and partying make for a great combination. Thanks to Heineken, the third night is something special to remember Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006 by.

November 15, 2006
Joey back on the catwalk
Joey G, one of the cutest faces on Channel V, strutted the catwalk in a mixture of casual and evening wear at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2006 last night.

VIPs feted to glittering nite
The Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2006 continues to dazzle the fashion aficionados with last night’s extravaganza – An Evening With The Stars – presented by Heineken Beer.

November 14, 2006
UiTM student bags grand prize
Universiti Tekno- logi Mara (UiTM) undergraduate Zery Zamry bagged the grand prize at the Utusan Malaysia Diamond Needle Fashion Awards 2006, beating seven other contestants.

November 13, 2006
Dressed to kill at all times
Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006 breezed through its second day with eight designers showcasing 16 outfits each at a glittering afternoon show.

Anaz crowned winner in model search
After a gruelling three-month search for Elite Model Look 2006, there is finally a name to the title.

Week kicks off with a bang
THE Red Style Gala evening of the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW), which signalled the grand opening to the city’s fashion week, was a platform of interaction for those in the fashion and entertainment industry, socialites and media members.

November 12, 2006
Stunning and elegant start
The opening act of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2006 was glamorous and elegant.

Celebrities parade creations of 48 designers
It was a fast and furious showcase to Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006 (KLFW 2006) when the models of 48 designers took to the catwalk during the Red Style Gala Grand Opening last night.

Foreign buyers also impressed
Barely an hour after the official opening of the week long Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2006 at Berjaya Times Square here yesterday, international buyers were already making inquiries to purchase local designs.

Admiration for our young designers
There was obvious admiration for our young talented designers at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006 fashion showcase as they took over the runway with designs that exceeded expectations.

November 11, 2006
Cool, but elegant street fashion
KLFW 2006 or Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006 has something for everyone. And fashion street house Radioactive is set to dazzle the hard-playing, fast-moving, cool-headed teens with something outlandish, yet comfortable.

Casuals with a touch of 80’s
IF you are into T-shirts, Khakis, Denim Jeans or Polo Tees, then Smart Connexion may be your cup of tea.

Dressed in black and white
Black and white are definitely the colours for this year's Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW).

November 10, 2006
From longhouse to catwalk
Can traditional weaving in ethnic designs and natural colours make it big in the global fashion scene? To Edric Ong, it’s a whopping yes! CHIN MUI YOON has a chat with the fashion designer who remains rooted to his land.

Face of Batik
Jendela Batik tells its batik story through a whole new collection for its debut appearance in the upcoming Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week.

Young and hip
Homegrown fashion company Padini Holdings Berhad makes its appearance in the inaugural Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006 tradeshow.

Designer hair
Sexy waves, uptown chic or cheeky twists! What are we talking about? The hottest hair looks that will be making waves at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006. SANDRA LOW observes Steven Sunny, L’Oréal Paris Hair stylist as he blows, curls and shapes the latest hairdos.

What the product does

Bonia's Bounty
A must-have for young executives, Malaysian brand Bonia maintains two Italian designers in Europe who keep it classy but up to date.

Finding your match
Getting the right foundation shade for your face is not as tricky as it seems. SANDRA LOW learns from an expert make-up artist for L’Oréal Paris.

Getting it right
Some pointers on how to choose the right foundation for your skin.

Let the fashion passion begin
Past and present make a comely couple in the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006’s Fashion Passion Gala Show at Sungei Wang Plaza with the latest from some of Malaysia’s prominent designers.

Dan’s the man
At 23, Daniel Tan bagged the Best Male Model award in Malaysia, at last year’s KL Fashion Week’s Editors Awards. This time, he will be modelling for Nazleen Noor on Nov 14 during “Heineken presents An Evening with the Stars’’ night

Going undercover
Jon & Mel, a line of underwear, tank tops and swimwear from the creative minds of Jonathan Cheng and Melvin Lam is a unisex line that is set to make its debut on Nov 11 during the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006.

Urban chic
Voir and Soda introduces their new range for the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week.

A superb chance to unearth local talents
Malaysia has great potential to become an exporter of high fashion and Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2006 will help unveil local designers with international calibre.

Sponsors: