Nurul Atiqah, a student pursuing a Bachelor of Fashion Design Technology (Honours) at the Design School, Taylor`s University, has won Femme Luxe Best Fashion Designer Award 2022 , after having impressed a panel of 4 expert fashion judges with her stunning evening gown of a mixed Victorian Parisian style that was worn and presented by model, Daia Nurhidayah Hashim, who is also the finalist of Miss Plus World Malaysia 2022.
The award was handed to the winner Atiqah and her model Daia on stage by Her Royal Highness, Tengku Puan Panglima Perlis, Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Puteri Nor Zehan Binti Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj.
Present at the event were also Her Excellency Dr. Petra Ponevács-Pana, Ambassador of Hungary to Malaysia (pic 2nd left), Dato Foo Chu Jong President of Malaysia Kochow Association (pic 1st left), Ms Maria Sandra Wijaya Programme Director faculty of innovation and technology Taylor`s University (pic 1st right); Datin Seri Ezzan Othman Managing Director of Ezzan Global Ventures Sdn. Bhd (pic 2nd right), Dato Normaziah Sheikh Mohammad, President Club Wanita Ikon, and other VIPs and Dignitaries.
Ten fashion designers and 13 Malaysian plus-size models, who are also finalists of Miss Plus World Malaysia 2022, have participated in Femme Luxe Fashion Show which aims to celebrate and promote body positivity and sustainability through fashion.
Femme Luxe Fashion Show
Miss Plus World Malaysia (MPWM), in partnership with Taylor’s University, has hosted its first-ever `Femme Luxe’ Fashion Show featuring a variety of sustainability and ready-to-wear evening gowns design on 18 September at Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur from 3pm to 7pm. This French-style Fashion Show featured 13 Finalists of Miss Plus World Malaysia 2022 who made appearances and walked on the ramp in classy evening gowns from the mixed Victorian Parisian style.
The models wore two types of garments. One from Taylor’s University presenting classy outfits made of recycled materials and designed by several talented undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Fashion Design Technology (Honours) at The Design School, Taylor`s University. The second type of garments was from Glam22 Fashion Boutique that has also participated in the runway and presented a stunning collection of evening gowns for special function, events and parties.
All collections presented at this show depicted stylish yet comfy gowns worn by plus-size models who flaunt their luxe outfits while confidently walking on the runway.
The objective of Femme Luxe fashion show is to celebrate, spread and promote “Body Positivity, Healthy Lifestyle and Sustainability through Fashion. The show will kick off under the theme: Body Positivity and Sustainability Revolved.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Her Excellency Dr. Petra Ponevács-Pana, Ambassador of Hungary to Malaysia.
National Director of MPWM, Ziinine Britshi said,” Dressing luxe is a form of graciousness and courteousness.” According to him, this fashion show is more than a mere showcase of luxurious or stunning evening gowns, but it`s an initiative and great catalyst to spread body positivity, healthy lifestyle, and sustainability through fashion.
“We tend to contribute to finding the right solution to trash and pollutions by turning wasted fabrics into exclusive, valuable fashion, matching our current trends and world class development. Moreover, this fashion show which is featuring full-figured ladies will be a platform for spreading body positivity, boosting confidence and healthy lifestyle, as well as giving a chance for plus size models to show their worth and be engaged in the fashion industry to,
“We noticed many plus size ladies feel like second class citizens, deprived from being in the fashion trends,” said Ziinine.
The participating models were: Sherlyn Chan Seet Leng, Kulbir Kaur A/P Pindar Singh, Shalani Kaliappan, Ranjini Kalidass, Lim Ai Lyne, Nora Che Ee, Daia Nurhidayah Hashim, Sinthupriya, Amanda Jack, Chitrah Devi Ramani, Lam Man Teng, Ainani Syukriah Sanam, and Emilia Josephine Masiun. The participating Fashion Designers from Taylor’s University are: Julia Wey,Nurul Atiqah, Mutiara Dina, Shi Jin Ge, Low Feng Yie, Kristopher Toon, Marcus Liew, Steffi, Hasyimah Ismail, and Sharon Lee.
Taylor’s University Faculty of Innovation & Technology Executive Dean, Professor Dr David Asirvatham mentioned that its Fashion Design Technology students have shared their desire to design and produce garments for all shapes and sizes, and champion positive body image perceptions among youth.
“Through our partnership with MPWM, students are exposed to industry skills-sets and knowledge in designing sustainable plus size evening gowns. Their design and garment making journey is also well supported with the industry grade equipment we have at Mayamode, Malaysia’s first co-working fashion studio which is specifically designed for both the established and emerging fashion designers. Additionally, Taylor’s University together with MPWM will also be conducting a workshop on Body Image and Positivity to raise awareness of body image and address societal issues among Malaysian school children,” he said.
Glam22 Fashion Boutique Managing Director, Talvin Kok said, “Femme Luxe Fashion Show is very important platform as it will not only promote our design and craftsmanship, but also attract many customers, business partners and establish cooperative relationships. More importantly, we want our ladies to look elegant and gorgeous, as our gowns are specifically designed for women of luxury, which matches the concept of ‘Femme Luxe’.”
According to Upcycle4Better (U4B) Head of Business Development, Andrew Jackson, U4B has donated over 25 rolls of fabric (raw recycled materials) for repurposing by the Taylor’s University students, as part of the collaboration between U4B, Life Line Clothing Malaysia, Taylor’s University and Miss Plus World Malaysia (MPWM). We are always happy to help the designers of tomorrow make more environmentally friendly choices when selecting their materials for events such as these. All the fabric that the students have used for this project has been diverted from our Malaysian Landfills.
Beyond sustainability, women empowerment and community support are key principles that we also value, as many of our home sewers across Malaysia are women and from everyday backgrounds. We have worked on a few projects with MPWM in the past and what we respect about the pageant is its advocacy for body positivity. In this collaboration, we hope that more pageants and event’s organisers come forward and consider sustainable alternatives in the future,” said Andrew.
The mission and vision of MPWM, which is the official preliminary to the international pageant Miss Plus World (MPW), is to celebrate and elevate plus size women`s beauty, confidence and intelligence, as well as promoting healthy lifestyle, humanitarian services, sisterhood and women empowerment. MPWM believes that all women are beautiful, inside and out and deserve a chance to promote those causes closest to her heart with a title worthy of her representation.
The Miss Plus World™ Pageant System is an organization devoted to celebrating the essence of the full-figured woman and giving her an avenue in which to pursue recognition and go to the international level,” said Ziinine. This fashion show is part of MPWM`s intensive programme which the finalists have to go through before going to the Grand Finale gala that is scheduled to be held end of this year. The winner of the national crown will represent Malaysia on the international stage at Miss Plus World 2023 which will be held in Atlanta, United States (USA) in August next year.
Her Royal Highness, Tengku Puan Panglima Perlis, Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Puteri Nor Zehan Binti Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj handing the Award to the winners Atiqah and Daia – 18 Sept. at Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Nurul Atiqah, a student pursuing a Bachelor of Fashion Design Technology (Honours) at the Design School, Taylor`s University, has won Femme Luxe Best Fashion Designer Award 2022 , after having impressed a panel of 4 expert fashion judges with her stunning evening gown of a mixed Victorian Parisian style that was worn and presented by model, Daia Nurhidayah Hashim, who is also the finalist of Miss Plus World Malaysia 2022.
The award was handed to the winner Atiqah and her model Daia on stage by Her Royal Highness, Tengku Puan Panglima Perlis, Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Puteri Nor Zehan Binti Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj.
Present at the event were also Her Excellency Dr. Petra Ponevács-Pana, Ambassador of Hungary to Malaysia (pic 2nd left), Dato Foo Chu Jong President of Malaysia Kochow Association (pic 1st left), Ms Maria Sandra Wijaya Programme Director faculty of innovation and technology Taylor`s University (pic 1st right); Datin Seri Ezzan Othman Managing Director of Ezzan Global Ventures Sdn. Bhd (pic 2nd right), Dato Normaziah Sheikh Mohammad, President Club Wanita Ikon, and other VIPs and Dignitaries.
Ten fashion designers and 13 Malaysian plus-size models, who are also finalists of Miss Plus World Malaysia 2022, have participated in Femme Luxe Fashion Show which aims to celebrate and promote body positivity and sustainability through fashion.
Femme Luxe Fashion Show
Miss Plus World Malaysia (MPWM), in partnership with Taylor’s University, has hosted its first-ever `Femme Luxe’ Fashion Show featuring a variety of sustainability and ready-to-wear evening gowns design on 18 September at Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur from 3pm to 7pm. This French-style Fashion Show featured 13 Finalists of Miss Plus World Malaysia 2022 who made appearances and walked on the ramp in classy evening gowns from the mixed Victorian Parisian style.
The models wore two types of garments. One from Taylor’s University presenting classy outfits made of recycled materials and designed by several talented undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Fashion Design Technology (Honours) at The Design School, Taylor`s University. The second type of garments was from Glam22 Fashion Boutique that has also participated in the runway and presented a stunning collection of evening gowns for special function, events and parties.
All collections presented at this show depicted stylish yet comfy gowns worn by plus-size models who flaunt their luxe outfits while confidently walking on the runway.
The objective of Femme Luxe fashion show is to celebrate, spread and promote “Body Positivity, Healthy Lifestyle and Sustainability through Fashion. The show will kick off under the theme: Body Positivity and Sustainability Revolved.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Her Excellency Dr. Petra Ponevács-Pana, Ambassador of Hungary to Malaysia.
National Director of MPWM, Ziinine Britshi said,” Dressing luxe is a form of graciousness and courteousness.” According to him, this fashion show is more than a mere showcase of luxurious or stunning evening gowns, but it`s an initiative and great catalyst to spread body positivity, healthy lifestyle, and sustainability through fashion.
“We tend to contribute to finding the right solution to trash and pollutions by turning wasted fabrics into exclusive, valuable fashion, matching our current trends and world class development. Moreover, this fashion show which is featuring full-figured ladies will be a platform for spreading body positivity, boosting confidence and healthy lifestyle, as well as giving a chance for plus size models to show their worth and be engaged in the fashion industry to,
“We noticed many plus size ladies feel like second class citizens, deprived from being in the fashion trends,” said Ziinine.
The participating models were: Sherlyn Chan Seet Leng, Kulbir Kaur A/P Pindar Singh, Shalani Kaliappan, Ranjini Kalidass, Lim Ai Lyne, Nora Che Ee, Daia Nurhidayah Hashim, Sinthupriya, Amanda Jack, Chitrah Devi Ramani, Lam Man Teng, Ainani Syukriah Sanam, and Emilia Josephine Masiun. The participating Fashion Designers from Taylor’s University are: Julia Wey,Nurul Atiqah, Mutiara Dina, Shi Jin Ge, Low Feng Yie, Kristopher Toon, Marcus Liew, Steffi, Hasyimah Ismail, and Sharon Lee.
Taylor’s University Faculty of Innovation & Technology Executive Dean, Professor Dr David Asirvatham mentioned that its Fashion Design Technology students have shared their desire to design and produce garments for all shapes and sizes, and champion positive body image perceptions among youth.
“Through our partnership with MPWM, students are exposed to industry skills-sets and knowledge in designing sustainable plus size evening gowns. Their design and garment making journey is also well supported with the industry grade equipment we have at Mayamode, Malaysia’s first co-working fashion studio which is specifically designed for both the established and emerging fashion designers. Additionally, Taylor’s University together with MPWM will also be conducting a workshop on Body Image and Positivity to raise awareness of body image and address societal issues among Malaysian school children,” he said.
Glam22 Fashion Boutique Managing Director, Talvin Kok said, “Femme Luxe Fashion Show is very important platform as it will not only promote our design and craftsmanship, but also attract many customers, business partners and establish cooperative relationships. More importantly, we want our ladies to look elegant and gorgeous, as our gowns are specifically designed for women of luxury, which matches the concept of ‘Femme Luxe’.”
According to Upcycle4Better (U4B) Head of Business Development, Andrew Jackson, U4B has donated over 25 rolls of fabric (raw recycled materials) for repurposing by the Taylor’s University students, as part of the collaboration between U4B, Life Line Clothing Malaysia, Taylor’s University and Miss Plus World Malaysia (MPWM). We are always happy to help the designers of tomorrow make more environmentally friendly choices when selecting their materials for events such as these. All the fabric that the students have used for this project has been diverted from our Malaysian Landfills.
Beyond sustainability, women empowerment and community support are key principles that we also value, as many of our home sewers across Malaysia are women and from everyday backgrounds. We have worked on a few projects with MPWM in the past and what we respect about the pageant is its advocacy for body positivity. In this collaboration, we hope that more pageants and event’s organisers come forward and consider sustainable alternatives in the future,” said Andrew.
The mission and vision of MPWM, which is the official preliminary to the international pageant Miss Plus World (MPW), is to celebrate and elevate plus size women`s beauty, confidence and intelligence, as well as promoting healthy lifestyle, humanitarian services, sisterhood and women empowerment. MPWM believes that all women are beautiful, inside and out and deserve a chance to promote those causes closest to her heart with a title worthy of her representation.
The Miss Plus World™ Pageant System is an organization devoted to celebrating the essence of the full-figured woman and giving her an avenue in which to pursue recognition and go to the international level,” said Ziinine. This fashion show is part of MPWM`s intensive programme which the finalists have to go through before going to the Grand Finale gala that is scheduled to be held end of this year. The winner of the national crown will represent Malaysia on the international stage at Miss Plus World 2023 which will be held in Atlanta, United States (USA) in August next year.
Malaysia is set to crown its first ever Miss Plus World Malaysia (MPWM) and Miss Plus Intercontinental Malaysia in December this year. – NSTP / Courtesy of Miss Plus World Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to crown its first ever Miss Plus World Malaysia (MPWM) and Miss Plus Intercontinental Malaysia in December this year.
The winners will be picked among 26 finalists from over 800 participants during a two-day audition that took place at the Sunway Putra Hotel in August.
14 finalists will be vying for the 2020 MPWM crown, while another 12 will fight for the 2020 Miss Plus Intercontinental Malaysia title.
Winners of the respective crowns will represent Malaysia at the international stage of the Miss Plus World pageant in Texas, in the United States of America next year.
MPWM executive national director Ziinine AS Britshi said the pageantry aims to promote continuous physical and humanitarian activities, and also healthy lifestyle through education and opportunities.
“We are dedicated to promoting, elevating and celebrating the accomplishments and humanitarian services of women from across the country.
“Through this search and pageantry, we aim to create a sisterhood bond of confident and influential women who share their cultures with each other and the world as they promote education, peace, wellness, and worldwide appreciation of diversity.
“Our selected finalists will be the role models of equity, leadership, and elegance,” he said in a press conference recently.
In collaboration with Malaysia World News, Sunway Putra Hotel and C&N Productions, MPWN will hold the Grand Finale Gala Night at the Sunway Putra Hotel on Dec 12 to crown two beautiful Malaysian plus size ladies in the hopes that they will bring back the international Miss Plus World crown home.
Prior to the finalè, the finalists will visit a range of welfare homes around the country and raise funds for selected Down syndrome children as well as children from underprivileged homes.
14 finalists will be vying for the 2020 MPWM crown, while another 12 will fight for the 2020 Miss Plus Intercontinental Malaysia title. – NSTP / Courtesy of Miss Plus World Malaysia
The finalists will also undergo two months of intensive training sessions including catwalk, styling, public speaking, learning about global diplomacy and peace, community engagement as well as humanitarian work.
The finalists of the 2020 MPWM are Melissa Tyndall, Aleena Shahman, Helenah Abdul Hatta, Jeishwari Balbir Singh, Nicol Gomez, Punitha Peruma, Nadia Rosli, Tun Fiqa, Emilia Josephine Masiun, Abiramy Ramasamy, Dayshendri P Pecquan, Lianne Alychia Hendriks, Belinda Halime and Maira Tajudin.
Meanwhile, the finalists of the 2020 Miss Plus Intercontinental Malaysia are Shakti Chhabra, Zuria Salmi Nik Mat, Jasvin Kaur, Riena Azmi, Zeenat Malik, Ratanamala Thannimalay, Shahrizad Ismail, Sugitha Kunjanman, Eliza Fiza Zulkifle, Kristen Priya Pillai, Zulieanna Piaruddin and Jastina Mohd Junus.
Apart from being in the running for the respective crowns, winners will also be awarded with the MPWM Humanitarian Ambassadorship from Kiwanis and bestowed the most photogenic contestants with the subsidiary title of “2020 MPWM Covergirl 2020”.
THE international pageant Miss Plus World (MPW) has opened registrations for plus-sized beauties from Malaysia to submit their entries and participate in its beauty contest for a chance to become the next Miss Plus World Malaysia.
With registrations open from now until May 28, 2021, plus-sized Malaysian women that meets the requirements are encouraged to sign up at www.missplusworldmalaysia.com
Once accepted, 24 potential candidates will be called to attend the national auditions that will take place from June 6 to 28, 2021 in four states: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak.
While training and preparations for the Finale set to start in early July, the Grand Final Gala is scheduled on Dec 11, 2021.
Despite having the chance to be coveted as Mrs and Miss Plus World Malaysia, two winners will then have the opportunity to represent Malaysia at the international Miss Plus World pageant, which will be held in March 2022 in US.
The contestants are encouraged to exemplify their individuality with poise, grace, and wits. The winner of Miss Plus World Malaysia is a beauty queen with causes and an ambassador for empowerment, elegance, beauty and cultural diversity.
The objectives of Miss Plus World Malaysia are to increase interest in healthy lifestyle, leadership, raise funds for underprivileged children, refugees, homeless, old folks and public education on the importance of exercise, healthy lifestyle, women empowerment, and generate a spirit of community involvement and volunteerism.
“Our vision of the Miss Plus World Pageant is to showcase the diversity, creativity, leadership, style, grace, and beauty of women from across the world,” said Miss Plus World Malaysia national director Ziinine A Britshi.
To be qualified to participate in Miss Plus World Malaysia 2021, candidates must be non-Muslim, Malaysian citizen or permanent resident, born female, married or divorced or single, size 12 (XL) and above, with minimum height of 160cm, aged between 20 to 35 for Miss Division and 36+ for Mrs division.
The contestant must also be healthy and have a good attitude. The candidate must also have the ability to communicate in English and exemplify all the values and attributes of Miss Plus World Malaysia.
This includes possessing confidence, strong work ethics, commitment, professionalism, talent, grace and beauty.
Each of the winners of Miss Plus World Malaysia 2021 and Ms Plus Intercontinental Malaysia 2021 will receive cash prizes and more. – April 24, 2021
THE WORLD’S most popular fashion show, the New York Fashion Week (Couture NYFW), will be hosted by Malaysia next year in conjunction with the Miss Plus World Malaysia (MPWM) Grand Finale Gala!
Scheduled to be held at the Wyndham Acmar Klang Hotel from Feb 24 to 25, the two-day event, titled New York Fashion Week Grand Gala, is being organised by MPWM in partnership with Couture Fashion Week New York (CFW) – one of NYFW’s most prestigious events that presents a series of couture and luxury fashion shows in New York City, Cannes, Paris, and other selected cities.
In a statement, MPWM, CFW and Global Short Film Awards (GSF Awards) said the event aims at promoting body positivity and sustainability through fashion and beauty, as well as bringing an iconic international platform to Malaysia to turn it into a hub for top-class fashion in the region.
Hosting the New York Fashion Week Grand Gala here will also give Malaysian and all Southeast Asian fashion designers, models and filmmakers a chance to shine and go to the international level, they added.
Among the highlights of the event are exclusive fashion shows (featuring award-winning designer Andres Aquino’s latest collections), music performances, short film screenings and national costume presentations.
The main highlight of the event, of course, will be the coronations and awards ceremonies on the final day, where the best model, fashion designer and short film will be selected and given free tickets to participate in the NYFWs in both the US and Cannes.
Founded in 2005 by Aquino, CFW presents a series of couture fashion and luxury shows multiple times each year in New York City and other selected cities. They include fashion shows by exceptional designers from around the globe, performances by world-class entertainers, luxury exhibits of art, accessories and other products, and VIP dinners.
“Our other major event is the GSF Awards gala and luxury fashion shows held annually in Cannes, concurrent with the Cannes Film Festival,” Aquino explained.
Aquino, a New York-based entrepreneur, writer, event producer, global high-tech and luxury product marketer and fixture of the New York fashion scene, has been running the CFW for more than 30 consecutive seasons.
He is also the founder and director of the annual GSF Awards, a competition attracting exceptional films from more than 80 countries and which culminates with a black-tie awards gala in Cannes, also coinciding with the Cannes Film Festival.
MOU inked
On Nov 7, 2022, CFW, through its founder Aquino and representative in Malaysia Andrew Jackson, signed a partnership memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MPWM and Media Path Enterprise to organise New York Fashion Week Grand Gala in Malaysia every year.
Commenting on this, MPWM national director Ziin Britshi said hosting the NYFW – a first for Malaysia – is a great milestone and benchmark for his organisation.
“(Hosting the NYFW also) gives great opportunities to local models and fashion designers to participate and win tickets to represent their country in the US and Cannes’ NYFWs and go to the international level,” he said.
Models, fashion designers and short filmmakers interested to join the New York Fashion Week Grand Gala and vie for a chance to win tickets and represent their countries at the NYFWs in the US and Cannes can apply now!
Models can apply here, with casting to take place from Dec 6 to 10, 2022, while talented short filmmakers can submit their entries before Jan 15, 2023 – shortlisted short films will be screened at the New York Fashion Week and Grand Gala on Feb 25, with the selected Best Short Film to win a ticket to the NYFW in Cannes.
Tickets to attend this glam show, on the other hand, will be ready for public purchase on www.myticket.asia from 12pm tomorrow (Nov 16) onwards.– Nov 15, 2022
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