Graduating designers showcase creativity at Limkokwing Fashion Weekend
KUALA LUMPUR: Limkokwing University of Creative Technology added another spectacular milestone to its creative aspirations, following the huge success of the 3- day Limkokwing Fashion Weekend, semi- annual graduate fashion show.
The event held at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Limkokwing main campus in Cyberjaya was a feast of fashion flair where the cream of the graduates presented their creations on the catwalk, featuring fellow student models in stunning designs that speak volumes for the future of the fashion industry.
The City of Dreams: Sensory Uthopia themed runway fashion show included a presentation by 33 graduating students in Fashion and Retail Design students from over 10 countries as showcased by 35 models from over 15 countries such as the United Kingdom, United States of America, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, China, Tajikistan, Namibia and Sudan.
This theme for this year challenged and empowered students towards achieving the vision of the future with futuristic designs merged with the students own reinterpretation of history. These young designers produced their entire collections from conception to fashion illustration, fabric sourcing, patterning and construction to the model and music selection right down to accessories and embellishment coordination.
Accompanying the showcase was the fashion brand of Limkokwing Fashion Club, the first ever fashion brand by a University, created and maintained by students and alumni of the university, with a bold, strong and dynamic collection.
Complementing the Limkokwing fashion show were the exciting performances of song and dance presented by students from the Faculties of Sound & Music as well as students from the Performance Arts programme at Limkokwing University.
Dato’ Tiffanee Marie Lim who is the university’s vice-president for Talent and Creativity Development, remarked that “Every year, Limkokwing’s fashionandappareldesign students never fail to impress and fascinate. And this year, once again, they have broken boundaries with new approaches and new standards. These emerging designers are inspired to participate as a major force in the fashion business and our students are determined to be part of this creative initiative.”
Fashion programmes offered at the university are Professional Diploma in Hair Design, Diploma in Fashion and Retail Design, BA ( Hons), BA of Arts ( Hons) in Fashion Design and the firs Private Masters Programme in the Malaysia, Master of Art in Fashion Brand Management. Please browse www.limkokwing. net for more information.