Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week

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Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, held in August in Kuala Lumpur, capital city of Malaysia, is a series of summer events (generally lasting five days) where international fashion collections are shown to buyers, the press and the general public.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week was created in 2013 as a platform for Malaysian designers to present and showcase their ready-to-wear collections, with the hopes of highlighting the strengths and creativity of Malaysia's Fashion Industry to local and international consumers.^{[citation needed]} Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week is held at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in August and attracts more than 150,000 people.^[6] Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week is reserved for fashion professionals and can only be attended by invitation or accreditation.^{[citation needed]} Journalists, bloggers, and buyers are accredited by the organizers of the event and the ready-to-wear brands who select any guests they choose to invite. Each year, organizers decide which five brands will present their collections while featuring a mix of other exciting designers. KLFW showcases designs never seen before, providing viewers with a first-hand look at designs.^[6]

History[]

KLFW was created by Mr. Andrew Tan, who was invited to an event in Buckingham Palace, London, for the , which encourages emerging designers to display their talents and showcase it to the world.^{[citation needed]} Through support of Tourism Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week had its chance to travel the world.^[6] Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week involves ready-to-wear fashion. Ready-to-wear focuses on designing clothes that are immediately marketable. Months after KLFW you will find majority of the designs ready for purchase in stores.^[6]

2019 KLFW[]

Andrew Tan, the founder of KLFW, showcased batik as a contemporary element in fashion through the Fashion Forward Batik Initiative.^{[citation needed]} Kit Woo's Utilitarian unisex collection consisting of abstract shapes, patchwork detailing and oversized fits in denim with a pop of color. Designers highlighted support for sustainable and ethical fashion aligning with Airasia, the of UK, and the United Nations' sustainable development goal.^[7]

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