10 Malaysian fashion designers has been selected to represent our country to showcase their stunning talents at the Paris Fashion Week in conjunction with the global launch of Malaysia Fashion Week (MFW). The MFW is initiated by INTRADE organised by Malaysia External Trade Development (MATRADE) and STYLO International.

The Malaysian designers – Bon Zainal, JO DISAYA, Bill Keith, Fizi Woo, Tanoti Crafts, Sakura Malaysia, Ruzz Gahara, Porosus and Toi – The Dressmaker will be showcasing their ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2017 collection at a fashion show taking place on the River’s King boat, on the second day of the Paris Fashion Week. An exhibition will be organised in the next two days at Maria Callas Suite at the Hilton Opera, Paris.

A press conference announcing the MFW’s global launch was held today attended by the participating Malaysian designers, Dato’ Dzulkifli Mahmud, CEO of MATRADE & Chairman of MFW, Jean-Pierre GALLAND, Counsellor for Co-operation and Cultural Affairs, Embassy of France, Johnson Lim, CEO of Elite Expo Sdn Bhd and, Lee Mark CEO of The Hot Shoe Show and Co., and also a special guest - Malaysian born French singer, Datuk Sheikh Abdullah Ahmad Bakhbereh aka Datuk Shake.
A press conference announcing the MFW’s global launch was held today attended by the participating Malaysian designers, Dato’ Dzulkifli Mahmud, CEO of MATRADE & Chairman of MFW, Jean-Pierre GALLAND, Counsellor for Co-operation and Cultural Affairs, Embassy of France, Johnson Lim, CEO of Elite Expo Sdn Bhd and, Lee Mark CEO of The Hot Shoe Show and Co., and also a special guest – Malaysian born French singer, Datuk Sheikh Abdullah Ahmad Bakhbereh aka Datuk Shake.

The global launch that will be held at Escale de Grenelle along the River Seine, will see an international audience made up of trade buyers, fashion agents and media from the European region viewing Malaysian fashion that incorporates unique designs and materials inspired by the various cultures in Malaysia. The collections are tagged to be fashionably modern, trendy, and suitable for international markets.

Dato’ Dzulkifli Mahmud, CEO of MATRADE & Chairman of MFW giving a speech during the press conference.
Dato’ Dzulkifli Mahmud, CEO of MATRADE & Chairman of MFW giving a speech during the press conference.

For more information on MFW, visit www.malaysiafashionweek.my.

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