Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Absolutely Fabulous Dahling
Getting a heads up on what's sewing and who's stitching in the local fashion industry isnt the easiest thing in the world to do. Mainly because I wouldnt have the faintest idea where to start! I bet there are a ton of them out there (considering the number of fashion design schools we have), so where the heck are they??
Enter, solution.
FashFab brought to you by TwentyOne Kitchen + Bar.
Basically, TwentyOne Kitchen + Bar finally decided that the union of good food, great drinks and fresh fashion must happen, and FashFab was born! Its a mini monthly fashion showcase that provides a platform for upcoming local designers to show us what they've got up their creative sleeves and bring forth their collections from behind the closet!
Its not easy to find an establishment that so readily supports new designers that are virtually unknown, or those who have been around for awhile, just waiting to be discovered. Now that's confidence in the Malaysian brand.
So on the 5th of March, I trotted over to TwentyOne Kitchen + Bar (why do i keep spelling "kitchen" as "kithcen"??) for FashFab #10 with a showcase from Mênê by Anusha.
Dumpy, the rejected 8th dwarf.
The first thing that greeted me as I made my way upstairs to the bar was a wicked bubbly water wallpiece which mesmerised me as I almost tripped at the top. Nice.
Trippy..
Aaron on photog duty, Kel Li and moi.
Check out the runway! Really!
Yeap, there isnt a built-in stage for a runway there, so they make do with the pathway through the bar! If you're the sort who likes to be in the thick of the action, nothing beats standing on the same runway as the models.
The models that night were modelling a new collection from Mênê by Anusha which is called "Safira's Wardrobe". It was inspired by Anusha's scrapbook when she was a mere lass of 17 and also by the idea of basic items that are a must-have in anyone's wardrobe. So it had categories like semi-casual, cocktail wear and evening wear.
On with the show! I hardly ever witness fashion shows upclose, so pardon the jakun-ness!
The revival of curve-enhancing high-waist pants with a splash of bright pink from the shirt and shoes, topped with suspenders and a fedora for an androgynous look. This outfit combo is popping up everywhere now.
An unusual colour of lime-green adds a surprising twist to a full-length dress with gem-like embellishments around the collar. One can only dream of pulling off this look T_T
Glam cocktail! I think that's velvet I spy on this gold mini-dress with an embellished halter neckline that really takes away the need for a separate necklace or any other form of eye-catching accessories. Convenient!
Ok, definitely a dress for the more daring crowd. I suppose if you enjoy the attention, this off-shoulder bright fuchsia and apple green dress with puff-sleevs and bubble hem skirt is your cup of tea. I think I'd prefer it in more subdued colours.
But for a Mênê collection, bold colours that make a statement isnt something out of the ordinary.
A tad more semi casual, this two-tone yellow and gray tube dress is a great mix of texture and colour. Its more fun with a cheeky twist. The lemon yellow part really pops. Paired with a jacket for more conservative events.
I absolutely adore the bright blue in this long tube dress, and the white sash and trimmings around the bust compliments it really well. A rather fantasy-ish look with this one.
The designer, Anusha, in the middle with the models and her creations.
Well, that was an eye-opener! The fashion show was really short and brief, as each model only modelled in 1 outfit each, but that's how its supposed to be at FashFab. Brief, simple, but with an impact.
I think I'll definitely be itching to check out FashFab #11 which is happening on the 2nd of April 2009 at nowhere else but TwentyOne Kitchen + Bar.
I wonder which local designer is at this very moment, bent over a sewing machine and pricking fingers with needles, creating something to wow us all.
The contents of the goodie bags that were handed out specially to the ladies! Generous, I must say!
[end jakun-ness]
*pics courtesy of Aaron, David*
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