Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Ready to Wear 2015 (KLFWRTW2015)
took place not too long ago between 12 and 16 August 2015. Unlike previous years, I decided to
attend only selective number of shows especially from my designer friends and
those so hyped out that it made me curious to find out what the fuss was all
about.
KLFWRTW2015 was full of controversies and prior to the
events, a lot of fashion industry insiders have been exchanging thoughts and
catty remarks on social media like Facebook and Instagram. One in particular
involved a well-respected educator and a local actress with a reputation. While
one decided to venture into fashion in a true Victoria Beckham way, the fashion
guru was not convinced. I was not convinced either but I didn't give enough damn to even rant about it on Facebook just to prove my point of view because we
are all entitled to our own opinion. I, for one believe that if you don’t have nice things to say then don’t say anything at all.
House of Doll by Fazura
It was quite plain to see how a lot of senior local
designers decided to skip this year’s KLFWRTW2015. Perhaps due to other
commitments or the fact that the organizer decided to give more slots to new faces with fresher
ideas. After all, how many showcases of mermaid skirts and sequin patch dresses
that one can take in a fashion week that lasts only for five day?
Sharifah Kirana
I remember the name Sharifah Kirana when I was still in
school watching her explain about songket and traditional kurung on TV3 but
I have totally forgotten what her designs look like. Out of curiosity I decided
to attend her comeback show on the first day of KLFWRTW2015. Unfortunately, it
was a major disappointment with looks that actually looked so dated and her sad attempt at staying relevant with the use of neoprene on half of the pieces from
the collection. It was bad enough that I was all alone that night, we all had
to wait for almost two hours for the special guest from Tourism Malaysia to
arrive before the show started.
What a waste of time…
K.Alif
Lisa. F
I attended my friend’s Kem Salleh showcase of his menswear
collection K.Alif. I actually did the press release for the label simply based on his descriptions. Looking at each and every pieces came to live on the runway
was quite special. Not exactly what I would wear but I know the collection is
already a huge hit since the debut a couple of months back. Lisa F is another friend who made her debut on the runway at
KLFWRTW2015 but unfortunately I missed the show. Lisa is actually a well-known
stylist and has finally decided to start her own RTW label. I saw a lot of
pastels throughout her collection which is a huge departure from the sea of black
and white considered cool by a lot of other designers her age.
Fizi Woo
Who else is not afraid of color? Fizi Woo. The design duo’s
Cruise 15/16 collection features paint brush stroke pattern in various colors alongside their signature neoprene and ruffles. My favorite was the drop-waist
dress which should be the new silhouette for the upcoming season. The thing
that sets Fizi Woo apart from the rest is their cohesion in each collection. Sometimes
designers get too caught up with chasing after trends that they tend to forget
the roots and even what their previous collection looks like. You can’t go from
a collection of ethereal goddess dresses to Celine structured leather shirt within
just two seasons. Fizi Woo is one of only a few local designers who knows a
thing or two about perfect transition.
Alia Bastamam
Alia Bastamam also didn’t disappoint with her collection in
pretty pastel and a whole lot of sultriness. It wasn’t as va-va voom as last
year’s collection but Alia is still the best go-to designer for classy-sexy
dresses and resort wear judging by her perfectly styled girls rocking all the
backless and almost see-through ensembles on the runway of KLFWRTW2015.
I skipped the closing night which features Rizman Ruzaini
because I was never really a big fan. But I was slapping myself so hard for missing the
part of the show when Ziana Zain threw her mic mid-air after hitting the final
note of Beyonce’s XO.
Lol
Lol
Overall, KLFWRTW2015 was fun and worth the wait but I just
wish that I didn't have to Google more than half of the designer’s names on the show
schedule.
Song playing inside my head: Florence and The Machine's St Jude
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