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Tree of Life leather jackets by Sarawakian designer Edric Ong. Based on traditional Orang Ulu motifs, these upcycled leather jackets are hand-painted by Bidayuh artist Abot Gudang.
Sereni & Shentel is a fun accessory brand created by Sarawakian duo Sereni Linggi and Shentel Lee. Their eyebrow-raising headbands have appeared in Gossip Girls and Desperate Housewives.
for his eco-fibre, naturally-dyed textiles and glow fashion bearing the traditional motifs of indigenous communities. Past President and Advisor
of Sarawak Atelier Society, the organiser for the World Eco-Fiber & Textile Forum which includes the biggest fashion show in Sarawak.
• Andy Sulaiman, originally from Kuching, is based in Kuala Lumpur. Produces stylish and sustainable menswear.
• Von Jolly Couture
by a Sarawakian duo popular for their grand ballgowns with a
hint of ethnic motifs, and for dressing pageant queens.
• Tanoti House spearheaded by Jacqueline Fong
in Kuching sees a community of local artisans designing and producing stunning woven fabrics using ancient songket brocade
weaving techniques.
• Sereni & Shentel, whose eyebrow-raising headbands have appeared in Gossip Girls and Desperate Housewives.
• Bremen W, Sabah’s avant-garde headwear designer.
• Hardi Roman, an award- winning pageant and uniform designer and pageant organiser
from Beluran, Sabah. • Melinda Omar, whose
Sarawak-inspired elegant fashion under her label MELOR have adorned catwalks in Indonesia, Thailand and Uzbekistan as well as appeared in digital fashion week.
• Gavroche, a menswear label by the ever-well- suited Arzmy Hargreaves who has designed corporate uniforms for the Sarawak TV channel.
Other notable names from East Malaysia include: Anna Sue, known for her
trendy pieces is an award winning designer; Datin Melia Gelen’s label De’ Miya Pua is known for
her ethnic chic fashion using the traditional pua kumbu; Wynka, a feminine RTW fashion label from Kuching also available in Kuala Lumpur; Yacutha, an eclectic brand by a stylist
Melinda Omar’s Sarawak-ínspired MELOR designs have adorned catwalks in Indonesia, Thailand and Uzbekistan as well as appearing in Digital Fashion Week.