Raffles College of Higher Education Kuala Lumpur (RCHEKL) was established in 1994 and is part of Raffles Education Corporation - the largest private education group in Asia-Pacific. Since establishing their first college in Singapore in 1990, the Group has grown to operate 3 universities and 34 colleges across 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region: Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Here is the best part, students have the flexibility to start their course in one city and transfer to another location to complete their qualification!
The graduation fashion show was an extra special event for the students as for many of them, it was their first time showcasing their work in full fledged fashion runway style with professional models, professional hair and make up in front of their family, friends and fashion industry. |
| With fellow bloggers at the front row |
Just as I arrived I bumped in to an old friend Mr. Syomir Izwa Sen Gupta. I was very excited and approached him eagerly. He gave me a hug and asked me if I was pregnant again.
Anyway, Syomir was there as a judge alongside Fashion Designer, Silas Liew and Fashion Editor, Kathryn Rao.
 |
| The judges getting ready to judge |
The event opened with Paradoxical by Nana Ooi from Malaysia. The collection had an undeniably Japanese influence. Colours were electric blue, black, gold and white and design was kept neat and structured. It had a very distinguish regal feel to it.
 |
| Paradoxical by Nana Ooi |
The second designer to show was Erica Lim. Her collection called Senshi saw models in all black warrior style clothing with belt embellishments. The uniqueness of the collection was that it was tailored with soft flowy material contradictory to its theme.
 |
| Senshi by Erica Lim |
 |
| Psychedelic State by Tania Saraswati |
Next we saw Marie Nardelli's collection called La Belle Epoque. Colours were deep bronze and black and fabric used was luxurious. The silhouette of the collection emphasized the female body reflecting the La Belle Epoque period in Western European history that was characterised by peace, prosperity, scientific innovations and saw the flourishing of theater and the arts.
 |
| La Belle Epoque by Marie Nardelli |
Quek Sh'un-Liann's collection titled Where Are You, Papa? Was a very melancholic. The theme was inspired by a daughter missing her father and creating paper versions of him. Colours were basic black and white with light weight fabric suitable for our local weather. The cuts were fitted on the shoulder but flared from waist down. One of my favourite outfits was from this collection. It was a white asymmetrical cut shift shirt dress
 |
| Where Are You, Papa by Sh'un-Liann |
Aneesa Alsagoff's collection was very sporty. It was called Inferno and inspired by Moritz Waldemeyer's 1000 Flames which is an art installation that reflects digital flames from a hexagonal surface.
 |
| Inferno by Aneesa Alsagoff |
 |
| 1000 Flames. Picture from www.weldemeyer.com |
The following collection we saw was the most unconventional. It was by En Chi Koo who took inspiration from Frank Gehry's Dancing House to produce this geometric and asymmetric ensembles.
 |
| Moving The Lifeless by En Chi Koo |
 |
| Dancing House. Picture From Hanim Zafar's Flickr Photostream |
Distorted Reality by Lee Hui Mein was showcased next. The collection saw contrasting monochromatic shapes and colours brought together. It had a Korean girl group vibe to it.
 |
| Distorted Reality by Lee Hui Mein |
The SmoG of all the collections showed that day may have been the most relevant as we are being suffocated by the haze more and more. This was my favourite collection because of the theme and how the designer, Ng Jin Ying translated it to reality through her menswear collection. The signature piece of this collection was the windbreaker style jacket with a built in backpack. I can see many man's man nodding to this collection for sure!
 |
| The SmoG by Ng Jin Ying |
Next we had another melancholic showcase through Reiko Poon Shi Hui's Painful Happiness. The material used resembled tissue where I thought symbolized the Pain part of the theme and the design element on the outfits seemed to be like sparkles on Happiness.
 |
| Painful Happiness by Reiko Poon Shi Hui |
When Niki Tan's collection 'Untamed' started to show, from the first piece itself my thoughts were retro, biker and wearable. The big umbrella cut skirt really honestly put a smile on my face when it bobbed up and down the runway.
 |
| Untamed by Niki Tan |
 |
| Eternity by Lee Huei Wen |
Last but not least, was 'Mama, I can't Sleep' by Michelle Li Yuan Ting.
 |
| Mama, I can't Sleep by Michelle Li Yuan Ting |
The show ended with prize giving...drum roll please..here are the winners in pictures...
Second Runner Up.... Quek Sh'un Lian
First Runner Up ....Ng Jin Ying
I applaud Raffles College of Higher Education Kuala Lumpur for putting on a show that was crisp and well organized with a high level of professionalism on par with industry standards.
 |
| With fellow bloggers |
 |
| With Fashion Designer, judge and ol fren - Syomir Izwa |
If you are are interested to find out more about studying at Raffles College of Higher Education or know anyone who would be do register to go to their 'UN:LOCK your creative future 2015' event.
Below are the event details:
Date : 19 - 20 December 20115
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Venue: Raffles College, KL
Featured Courses:
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing
- Interior Design
- Jewellery Design
- Visual Communication
- Digital Media Design
- Psychology
- Business
Register Here or Call +603 2164 1059
First 100 registered early birds will receive a Special Gift
No comments:
Post a Comment