BAZAAR Pink Project 2017: Designer Collaborations

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.

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Alia Bastamam

Alia Bastamam, Alia Bastamam

The inspiration … The pearls represent women and the intertwining satin fabric signifies compassionate support; a symbol of refined and understated luxury for the Alia Bastamam woman.

If I were to wear pink … It would be in accents or in the lining of a jacket, paired with a subdued slip dress.

A simple act of kindness … We should all pay a little more attention to the people around us. Smile to brighten up their day, listen to them, and support them in times of need—these smallest of gestures make the biggest difference. Our pink ribbon is dedicated to our support system of women who are growing everyday in this journey against breast cancer.

Alia Bastamam pink ribbon

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