Thrilling finale to Borneo Fashion Week 2018

Winners of seven coveted fashion awards revealed & a showcase of luxury resort wear as curtains come down on the fashion week 

Borneo Fashion Week (BFW) 2018 ​came to a thrilling end with the recognition of five designers and two runway models for exceptional talent in the fashion industry, plus an exclusive showcase of luxury resort wear at Cove 55, a private sanctuary at the foot of Mount Santubong. The event brought curtains down in stunning style on what has been a spectacular three-day fashion extravaganza of runway shows and an exhibition with a line-up of over 30 fashion designers from West ​and East ​Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia ​and Iran. 
In true BFW custom, guests were whisked away to the luxurious villa, which provided the perfect setting for the evening, overlooking the tranquil South China Sea and the lush Mount Santubong as backdrop. Lining up the entrance to welcome guests were models in traditional attire of Dayak, Iban and Bidayuh heritage – an embodiment of the fashion week’s primary aspiration of ‘​bringing Borneo to the world.’​ ​The spotlight at BFW 2018 has invariably been its exquisite heritage-inspired fashion, craft and lifestyle brands, with a spotlight on 16 Borneo designers and exhibitors​, showcasing at the exhibition platform. 

The exclusive evening commenced with a runway show of refined luxe resort wear from four phenomenal designers, each one of them conveying a distinct aesthetic, blending Asian influences and elegant simplicity with luscious textiles and silhouettes. As the sun began to set illuminating the sky in a palette of brilliant hues, models energised the poolside runway in immaculate designs. 

Indu Borneo – 1960s retro chic mingles with vivid prints and tones in comfortable cuts, paired with bold handcrafted earrings. 

Uvanes Vary – beautiful organza dominates in opulently feminine silhouettes in this ethnic Indian collection. 

Yacutha Borneo – BFW 2017 Emerging Designer brings glamour to resort wear through silk wrap dresses, beach kaftans and handmade accessories, embellished with bold beads. 

WYNKA​ – a collaboration of two creative minds behind an elegant and graceful couture collection. 

The night’s biggest highlight was the presentation of seven coveted awards – BFW Designer in the Spotlight 2018; BFW Model of the Year – Male, BFW Model of the Year – Female​; BFW Emerging Borneo Designer of the Year 2018; two BFW Most Promising Designer of The Year 2018 ​awards ​and BFW Designer of the Year 2018 - ​to deserving designers and models, recognised for their outstanding talent and contribution to the industry, specifically during the fashion week. Fashion designers, whose collections made a style-conscious impact through innovative designs, displaying a daring use of colour and traditional prints, motifs and movement, were acknowledged for their fresh approach. 

In keeping with its core aim to nurture and cultivate local talents, Borneo Fashion Week is proud to be in partnership with Limkokwing University of Creative Technology to award two exclusive scholarships to up and coming ready-to-wear (RTW) designers at this year’s fashion week. The Diploma and Degree scholarships in fashion design worth more than RM100,000 were awarded to two deserving designers under BFW’s Most Promising Designer of The Year 2018 ​category. 

Winners of the night​: 

BFW Designer in the Spotlight 2018 : Najla Shoes 
Award presented by Ms Vanitha Krishnasamy (Director and PR Lead of AdMy Concepts) (Awarded for creating the most buzz or publicity for her own brand and for BFW2018 via social media and offline platforms) 

BFW Model of the Year – Male : Zachary Puung Li Xin 

BFW Model of the Year – Female : Vanizha Vasantha Nathan 
Both awards presented by Mr Baring Linggi (owner of Cove 55) (Awarded for their professionalism, runway presence and presentation of the designers collection on stage) 

BFW Emerging Borneo Designer of the Year 2018 : Kumang & Co 
Award presented by Ms Mahani Awang (Award Winning Ex Fashion Editor; Founder and Advisor of Bumiputra Designers Association) (Awarded for the best use of ethnic inspired designs in keeping with Borneo’s rich heritage) 

BFW Most Promising Designer of the Year 2018 : JK Homme 
Also recipient of Limkokwing Fashion Design Diploma Scholarship 

BFW Most Promising Designer of the Year 2018 : Michael Ooi 
Also recipient of Limkokwing Fashion Design Degree Scholarship 
Both awards presented by Datin Nikki Lugun (Vice President of Content of Limkokwing University) 

Designer of the Year 2018 : Rozie Khan Couture 
Award presented by Miss Stephanie Alcantara (Founder of Borneo Fashion Week) (Awarded her meticulous work and for presenting a collection that encompasses BFW’s vision of “bringing Borneo to the world”) 

Designers’ creations were judged by a panel of fashion specialists - comprising of Limkokwing University Vice President of Content, Datin Nikki Lugun; Award Winning Ex-Fashion Editor, Founder and Advisor of Bumiputra Designers Association, Mahani Awang; and UNIMAS fashion academic, Asrul Asshadi Mohamad Morni - over the three-day period. Judging criteria was based on construction techniques, details, stitching, as well as design innovation. 

On Friday, 7 September 2018, Borneo Fashion Week (BFW) 2018 ​was unveiled in extravagant fashion at a grand gala dinner graced by the presence of Guest of Honour, ​Toh Puan Ragad Kurdi Taib, consort of ​Tun Pehin Sri ​Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud (Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak) ​and Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth & Sports Sarawak, Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah​, signifying the official launch of the fashion week’s second edition at the Pullman Kuching. 

About Borneo Fashion Week 
Borneo Fashion Week​, which made its debut only in 2017, has fast become the most significant and prominent fashion event on the island, providing a platform for local talents to showcase and promote their unique Borneo art heritage. BFW brings together fashion industry professionals from retail and trade buyers to trendsetters, emerging and established designers. The fashion event, organised by Borneo Ads Management, encompasses a series of fashion shows, red-carpet events, workshops, exhibitions and after-parties. The Sarawak Tourism Board is the event’s principal sponsor, joined by Air Asia, Pullman Hotels, Cove 55, Limkokwing University, Wowsome, Pouch Nation, Elephana Makeup Shop and Salon de Pelo. Media partners for BFW2018 include Borneo Talk, Sarawak Happenings magazine and Lit TV Asia. 






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