International Ipoh Fashion Week concludes with a big bang

A bevy of models at the fashion extravaganza.

With the successful debut this year, the International Ipoh Fashion Week (IIFW) will be back on a bigger and grander scale next year.

The overwhelming response and support for the venture has given the organisers the confidence and boost to host the event in Ipoh again. It may also be expanded to Kuala Lumpur to promote Perak state.

According to the IIFW founder Louis Sebastian, other than the successful fashion showcase, the organiser also raised some RM45,000 for Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh, Paedriatric Care Unit.

“Thankfully, we have had some last minute donors who wanted to help a worthy cause and do their bid towards charity and help the children at the hospital,” said Sebastian after the closing ceremony.

A model in a combination of modern and traditional wear.

Models from Malaysia, Singapore, khazakstan, Russian, Uzbekistan, China, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Indonesia paraded at the catwalk held at the Syeun Hotel on the opening night during a grand dinner.

The following night, the showcase was open to the public while the final show was held at the Movie Animation Park Studio (MAPS) with another fashion extravaganza.

Perak state executive councillor for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Communication and Multimedia, Datuk Nolee Ashilin said the event will encourage young talents to be fashion designers and creators in the future.

“It will also encourage guests to the event to take in the sights and scenery of the beautiful Ipoh City,” she added in her opening address.

Sebastian thanked the state government, sponsors, well-wishers and supporters for making the event a great success despite some initial obstacles.