Miniature marvels

A fashion designer steps out of the limelight to put his talent into designing dolls to help single parents, writes Nadia Badarudin

LOOKING at the traditional handmade clothes fitted on the dolls of Adrian’s Collectibles, one will be definitely amazed by the dedicated effort, passion and love poured into the project. From traditional wear of the country’s major races to Muslimah modest wear, each work reflects the designing talent and fashion flair of an expert.

A miniature Puteri Perak traditional attire, for instance, is set to perfection with intricate and meticulously crafted details in place.

The outfit is made from real songket, complete with the relevant accessories like kain sampin and pending (ornamental belt buckle).

Even the doll’s hair is not spared from the expert’s creative touch — the golden locks are given the right hairdo complemented with hair accessories like cucuk sanggul, mimicking the real classic look.

The beautiful art is the work of Adrian Ong, a name which needs no introduction in the fashion and entertainment industries.

The fashion designer and wedding planner used to be in the limelight, building a reputation in designing bridal wear and custom outfits for celebrities and dignitaries in the 1990s.

He designed bridal clothes for celebrity couples such as Datuk AC Mizal and Datin Emylia Rosnaida, as well as Vanida Imran and Rashidi Ishak. Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin was also among his clientele during her initial years in the industry.