Malaysian designer Leslie Variyan celebrates every woman’s unique beauty

Influenced by his mother’s impeccable sense of style and her regular visits to the tailor, Leslie Variyan developed an early appreciation for the art of dressing well. Photo: AM Studio Photos/AIZUDDIN MUHAMAD FARIDZ WAJDI

For 20 years, local brand Variante has been dressing the modern, urban woman with a taste for classic tailoring.

Helmed by creative director Leslie Variyan, the brand has become synonymous with style, sophistication and a touch of glamour, reflecting his belief that every woman possesses her own kind of beauty.