This Malaysian designer draws from Kelantanese heritage for his designs

Malaysian fashion designer Tengku Syahmi. Photo: The Star/Raymond Ooi

All fashion collections have a story to tell. Tengku Mohamed Syahmi Tengku Mahmood’s recent one for Hari Raya, celebrates his childhood – a period fondly remembered for the time spent in Kota Baru, Kelantan each Aidilfitri.

The 26-year-old Kuala Lumpur-born designer, whose fashion label is called Tsyahmi, points out that both his parents are from Kelantan, and that he identifies with the culture. His Jalamas Eid 2016 collection was thus a way to share what he holds dear to his heart with everyone else.