Shake-Up & Step Down: First Stop Raf Simons, Next Stop Gucci
Fashion Heavyweights Battle in a Survival-of-the-Fittest. The Departure of Raf Simons and Alessandro Michele Speaks Volumes. By Sanjeeva Suresh The fashion industry’s continual evolution has led to the most precarious game of musical chairs the industry has seen in years. First it
The Tenacity And Magic Of Melinda Looi
Rich silks laden with embroidery, tulle dresses meticulously sewn with sequins and beaded embellishment, and transformative looks steeped in showcasing the wearer’s intrinsic strength. In the thick of the pandemic in 2020, Melinda Looi banded together with other local designers
Haus Of Rami Reimagines Craftsmanship Through The Lens Of Sustainability
The epitome of East meets West, traditional meets modern – Haus of Rami was founded by Milan-based entrepreneur Aaron Z and Kuala Lumpur-based textile designer and consultant Shan Shan Lim. Haus of Rami is a menswear brand with a sustainable
Kit Woo: Conflictingly Fluid & Progressively Modern
Kit Woo knows a thing or two about draping fabric. His designs break apart conventional approaches to silhouettes and shape, and challenges the notion of fit on the human form. Art comes to life as the enigmatic designer plays with
Comfort And Style Are No Longer Mutually Exclusive With Motherchuckers
What comes to mind when you think of Motherchuckers? A young loungewear brand that emphasises comfort-focused separates? A cheeky albeit smart play on words? Or perhaps an extension of the budding brand empire set forth by founder Jane Chuck? Motherchuckers is
Anarchy of Youth Culture: GhostBoy Club Is Fashion’s Disruptor
Salacious, sensual and sustainable, BAZAAR discusses the magic of the brand with Cyii Cheng, one half of the duo behind GhostBoy Club. The model and young entrepreneur has created a business that started by giving new life to upcycled pieces
Pushing The Envelope: motoguo Is In A League Of His Own
No doubt one of the most daring designers not just to come out of Malaysia but in the fashion industry as a whole, motoguo has created a genre of his own comprising of whimsicality, surrealism, and just pure joy. Fashion
Brian Khoo: The Purveyor of Exquisite Glamour
The Brian Khoo muse is a woman who carries herself with sophistication and strong-yet-subtle confidence. There is nothing cookie-cutter about a Brian Khoo creation. It's all about luxurious fabrics, perfectly defined shoulders, and sharp tailoring that accentuates the female figure.
An Interview With Cassey Gan: Patchwork, Persistence, And A Powerful Perspective
It is undisputed that Cassey Gan has a way with prints. Her nonconformist perspective is highlighted by the 31-year-old’s ability to manipulate textiles and combine a range of fabrications to create her vibrant yet daring pieces. BAZAAR catches up with