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| Three Top Designers of Degree Fashion Show 2016 (From left: Ashraff, Exora and Hajaomiza) Photo credit: Izyan Rasul |
As the final project of UiTM’s graduates; Bachelors in Fashion, the Degree Fashion Show 2016 announces top three winners that make a statement in their collections.
There were two sessions of the
fashion show that placed more than 20 designers. Kanese got the opportunity to
cover the second session of this incredible event. A total of 32 looks walked
down the runway in an astonishing lineup that had mixtures of everything, from
traditional tailoring to futuristic space cowboys, and a healthy dose of
knitted fabrics.
All the graduate’s design filled
the crowd with shock and admiration. The colours and fabrics
used to slur out their messages in the collections were highly anticipated. Cladding the garments were an ensemble of professional models which did not disappoint the audience.
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| One of Ashraff Haqimie's design (Photo credit: Izyan Rasul) |
The show ended with naming the top three designers that succeeded in capturing the judges’ attention. Second runner up, Ashraff Haqimie won with his “fiery” clothing line. When asked
what his inspiration was, he answered with, “My inspiration was sparked by cigarettes
which then touched the issue of health risks, specifically; lung cancer. The singer,
Rihanna played a role as my muse in creating this ‘smokey’ collection.” Ashraff
heard his calling as a fashion designer when his blind father gave him an idea to
express his emotions through this skilled education.
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| Hajaomiza's stunning design (Photo credit: Izyan Rasul) |
First runner up victor was Hajaomiza Kaderi. Her collection focused on geometric 3D paintings. Her statement was mostly regarding how real and authentic her designs were. The colour consists of only black and white but it hypnotised the crowd with its whirly print on the fabrics.
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| Exora with her collection (Photo credit: Izyan Rasul) |
Then comes the ultimate designer
in the second session which was Wan Nadhra Exora. Her collection’s concept was inspired by futuristic race cars that only took her about 23 hours to finish
one design (pretty amazing!). Her knitting skills were out of this world. According
to Exora, her collection is not suitable for Malaysians as knitted wears are
most likely to be worn in colder weathers. “If the western side can make spring
clothing for the eastern people, why not we make their winter clothing? It is
all about breaking the market.” Exora explained more on her future aspects.
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| Shazarul standing proud with his designs (Photo credit: Izyan Rasul) |
Among other designers, Shazarul Annuar who wowed us all with his ‘submarine volcanic eruption’ collection that was honoured with cheers and applauses from the audience. His designs were mostly depicting silhouettes on the fabrics. To us, it was phenomenal how such detailed skills were put into the making of his collection. The use of salt on his fabric to create the volcanic texture was a clever technique. Shazarul exclaimed he is proud of his collection, well so are we, it was downright astonishing.
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| Hazwani among her clothing line (Photo credit: Izyan Rasul) |
There was another collection that took our breaths away,
designer Nur Hazwani Borhan with her ‘Hellebore’ collection. Her theme was based
on this ‘Christmas Rose’ with an urban attire for High Fashion
Street. She didn't let anyone down as her designs were putting people at the edge
of their seats, excited to see each of her design. Her theme was chic, aesthetic
and confident on the runway. She definitely won our hearts!
Overall, the fashion show was superb and it left us with an
aching feeling of curiosity and anticipation to see more from the talented designers in the future. BRAVO!
The eclectic Swedish brand Monki has come up with another great creative collaboration, this time with London based artist and illustrator, Lynnie Zulu. Zulu brought forth her creation of quirky prints and vibrant colours, a perfect combo for the print loving fashion brand.
