'I broke down': Malaysian designer Nelissa Hilman's pivot from shoes to clothes

Learning how to put together a ready-to-wear collection was a learning curve for Nelissa Hilman. Photo: Syazwan Asyraf

In August 2022, the local fashion scene was abuzz with the return of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, after a prolonged hiatus due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

Many brands returned to the runway in all their glamorous glory, but all fashion enthusiasts’ eyes turned to an exciting debut by a much-loved homegrown label.