BAZAAR commemorates 10 years of bringing breast cancer awareness to the fore with chic collaborations, familiar faces, and high spirits, in an effort to spread one very important message. By Emmilyn Yeoh. Photographed by Aaron Lee. Styled by Mughni Che Din.
Since the birth of the first Harper’s BAZAAR Pink Project in 2008, BAZAAR has delved into a subject that was once considered taboo, and has pledged to raise breast cancer awareness in one way or another. From collaborating with Nick Munro, award-winning British designer and pewter collaborator at Royal Selangor, to an exclusive pink T-shirt partnership with LA fashion label, T-Bags, the message of courage over adversity has never been stronger. Ten years later, and the conversation continues as BAZAAR turns to some of Malaysia’s most prominent fashion designers to be a part of a project that’s dear to our hearts. The result is nine exclusive pink merchandise, from pearl-studded ribbons to batik-inspired tote bags in a show of solidarity and a symbol of empowerment. With proceeds going to Breast Cancer Foundation, BAZAAR invites all women of strength and character to join us on our journey of highlighting breast cancer awareness through our series of fashionable images, which capture the essence of pride, love, and life. With each turn of the page, remember: wear a ribbon, make a difference.
Top, Melinda Looi. Skirt, Nala Designs. Accessories, all personality’s own.
Lisette Scheers, Nala Designs
Pink faux pas … Pink velvet tracksuits should never see the light of day.
See the world in pink … Pink looks lovely in Art Deco architecture, where buildings are painted in pastel hues.
Fashion weakness … Hawaiian shirts and tropical skirts.
Personal style … Happy colours with plenty of patterns and prints. By wearing colours, you easily stand out, especially when our surroundings can be so monochromatic.
Female empowerment starts with … Empowering yourself. Women need to listen to their hearts more; drop the conventional, take matters into our own hands, and embrace the possibilities. At the end of the day, we are capable of so much more.
Nala Designs pink tote
