Dato Nancy Yeoh giving her Voodoo Ball speech in squeaky voice as she has lost her voice
Lai Voon Hon, owner of Aloft hotel, a division of W hotel
Lai Voon Hon will launch RUMAH his next project and you can buy a share in his new hotel!
MERCEDES-BENZ STYLO FASHION GRAND PRIX
MERCEDES-BENZ STYLO FASHION GRAND PRIX
KL
2013
MERCEDES-BENZ STYLO FASHION AWARDS GALA
Night
simultaneously witnesses launch of Aloft KL Sentral
It
was grand night of glamour and glitz at the Mercedes-Benz STYLO Fashion Awards 2013 themed ‘The Voodoo Ball”. The awards night, billed as the high
spot of the 7-day fashion festival, was a true red-carpet event as the invited
guests came dressed in their dapper suits and ball gowns to celebrate a glittering
night of fashion excellence.
Gracing
the event was Formula One safety driver, Bernd Maylander. He was
joined at the event by the crème de le crème of Malaysian high society, which included
dignitaries, socialites, celebrities, and many more, making the event a truly impressive
affair.
Presented
by luxury
icon Mercedes-Benz, the gala event also coincides with the beginning of the
Kuala Lumpur Formula One Grand Prix weekend, from Friday, 22 March until
Sunday, 24 March 2013. STYLO KL Fashion Grand Prix is one of Tourism Malaysia’s
KL Grand Prix City’s line-up of
fringe events in conjunction with the F1 race in Malaysia.
The
Mercedes-Benz STYLO Fashion Awards celebrates the best in the local fashion
scene through awards in various categories such as:
A. Designer of the Year 2013
B. Best Designer Showcase 2013
C. Best Male Model of the Year 2013
D. Best Female Model of the Year 2013
E. Make-up Artist of the Year 2013
F. Hair Designer of the Year 2013
G. Industry Award 2013
H. Most Promising Designer of the Industry 2013
The
awards for the various categories above were presented in honour of distinctive
individuals who stand out in their respective fields of expertise in the
fashion arena.
Moses Law and Eric Yeong of TANGOO won Mercedes-Benz STYLO Best Designer Showcase of 2013
Mr Roland
Folger, the President and CEO of Mercedes Benz Malaysia, said in his opening
speech, “Since Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the World Fashion Exchange with
STYLO during our 125th Anniversary 2 years ago, we have helped move the
Malaysian fashion industry internationally. Last year, we were pleased to take
the Designer of the Year 2012, Bill Keith and Emerging Designer of the Year
2012, Mohd Hanif to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Mexico City. This year it
will be to Prague.”
He added, “Through
the Mercedes-Benz STYLO Awards Gala, we recognise and award the best players in
the local fashion industry and those who have contributed to the world of
fashion in Malaysia. We hope to continue
to help unearth exceptional talents through this platform, and to present them
at international fashion weeks around the world.”
The night also witnesses the crowning of the much awaited Emerging Designer of the Year 2013
winner. The finals held previously on the second day of the week long FGP, saw
12 finalists presenting stunning
avant garde designs using recyclable items like plastic bottles,
rubbish bags, tubes, polystyrene and
strings, to name a few. They were judged by heads of seven Asian countries’ top
fashion associations namely Japan,
Taiwan, China, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia together with
MODA, YODA & BDA under the Asia Fashion Week and Rainforest Initiative
banner. This year the winner wins the coveted title to showcase at the
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Prague in September and to travel with STYLO to showcase
at various cities around the world.
The finalists took the stage on last time with their designs tonight
whilst waiting in nervous anticipation for the winner’s name to be announced.
According
to Dato’ Nancy Yeoh, President and CEO of STYLO International “This year, once
again, we continue our efforts to recognise the best in the fashion industry.
As we have on our opening night, having presented the Lifetime Achievement
Award 2013 to Minster of Tourism, YB Datuk Seri Ng Yen Yen which is well
deserved considering her tireless contributions to the fashion industry. As
such, it is only natural we keep raising the bar to pick the best in Malaysia
to be our fashion ambassadors to the world with our Designer of the Year and
Emerging Designer of the Year awards.”
The night’s
fashion showcase included designs by celebrated Czech designer, La Formela, all
the way from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Prague and opening the show was top
Czech supermodel, Vanda Knapkova.
Seasoned
designers Melinda Looi, Jovian Mandagie and fresh from Mexico City’s Mercedes-
Benz Fashion Week debut, last year’s Emerging Designer 2012, Mohd Hanif
presented their distinctive designs amidst approving claps and cheers from the
audience.
The night
continued with the much awaited official launch of Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
which has been the official venue for the week long Mercedes-Benz STYLO FGP
2013. Creating much abuzz since the start
of FGP in the news, the urban-influenced, modern in design and a social guest
experience catered to the next generation of travellers, is set to be a hit
with the Gen-Ys when it opens its doors to the public tomorrow. Situated in the
new business hub of Kuala Lumpur, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, ‘A Vision of W
Hotels’ and the Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ is the largest Aloft Hotel in
the world.
Quoted Mr
Lai Voon Hoon, owner of Aloft KL Sentral, “Infused with the DNA of W Hotels,
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral will cater to the modern traveller seeking a unique
experience. With urban-inspired design, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral guestrooms
will feature loft-like decor with soaring eleven-foot ceilings. We are targeting
the new generation of travellers whereby the hotel will offer free wireless
internet access throughout the whole hotel, the signature W xyz(SM) bar, Nook,
an all day dining venue and the Polynesian themed rooftop MAI bar, amongst
other cool facilities.”
Guests were
entertained by a traditional lion dance before being led to a tour of the hotel
by Mr Lai Voon Hoon. They were then ushered to the Polynesian themed rooftop
MAI bar, overlooking the beautiful KL skyline where the celebrations continued
well into the night.
STYLO
International was set up to create fringe events to support world class
motorsport activities in the region. Motorsport activities have seen tremendous
jump in Asia as it is the sports of choice for the affluent male; the same way
affluent females covert couture fashion. Hence, the use of fashion as the excuse
for this stylish fringe activity. STYLO
is essentially a Malaysian slang for the word ‘style’. The ‘O’ in STYLO denotes that fashion evolves in a
circle.
la Formela from Czech Republic
We were stunned speechless at the opening act as this was not a sleepwear show and pyjamas are really unsuitable to show on stage!
But things improved...
The 3 designers from La Formela. I don't think they will take Paris by storm
Kai from Mercedes-Benz gave the Best Female Model award to Rennee Chong Chia Wearn
Ahya Ulummuddin Rosli won Mercedes-Benz STYLO Best Male Model! His award was presented by Winnie Yong, editor of Prestige magazine
Now you know why I never wear black!
June Wong, managing executive editor of The Star presented Mercedes-Benz STYLO Best Make-up Artist of the Year to Lisa Yap
June Wong, managing editor of The Star also presented Hair Designer of the Year 2013 to Faevien Yee. The winner should NOT wear this jacket which appeared as if his shoulder is sprinkled with dandruff! As a hair designer, this can kill his career!
See how terrible he looks? Dandruff all over his jacket! Actually it is part of the design but some may think poor Faevien Yee is suffering from dandruff!
Dandruff sufferers know the feeling and always carry a brush wherever they go
THE PARADE OF EMERGING YOUNG DESIGNERS USING RECYCLED OR COMMON OR UNEXPECTED MATERIALS. 3 WILL BE SELECTED AS WINNERS
This stunning and awesome Michelin Man outfit was my favourite but did not win! The judges must be blind! Or cannot see creativity when it is standing in front of them!
Most Promising Designer of the Industry 2013 Fairuz Ramdan
Moses Law and Eric Yeong won Mercedes-Benz STYLO Best Showcase of 2013! The award was presented by Stuart Tomlinson of VISA
2nd Runner-Up of Mercedes-Benz STYLO Emerging Designer of the Year 2013 Tan Chun Yong
Nice skin-coloured pantie!
1st Runner-Up of Mercedes-Benz STYLO Emerging Designer of the Year 2013 Kelvin Raw Yi Shuen
Hanif Naim and his models. Dato Nancy Yeoh honoured him by wearing his gown last night!
We were stunned speechless at the opening act as this was not a sleepwear show and pyjamas are really unsuitable to show on stage!
But things improved...
The 3 designers from La Formela. I don't think they will take Paris by storm
Kai from Mercedes-Benz gave the Best Female Model award to Rennee Chong Chia Wearn
Ahya Ulummuddin Rosli won Mercedes-Benz STYLO Best Male Model! His award was presented by Winnie Yong, editor of Prestige magazine
Now you know why I never wear black!
June Wong, managing executive editor of The Star presented Mercedes-Benz STYLO Best Make-up Artist of the Year to Lisa Yap
June Wong, managing editor of The Star also presented Hair Designer of the Year 2013 to Faevien Yee. The winner should NOT wear this jacket which appeared as if his shoulder is sprinkled with dandruff! As a hair designer, this can kill his career!
See how terrible he looks? Dandruff all over his jacket! Actually it is part of the design but some may think poor Faevien Yee is suffering from dandruff!
Dandruff sufferers know the feeling and always carry a brush wherever they go
THE PARADE OF EMERGING YOUNG DESIGNERS USING RECYCLED OR COMMON OR UNEXPECTED MATERIALS. 3 WILL BE SELECTED AS WINNERS
This stunning and awesome Michelin Man outfit was my favourite but did not win! The judges must be blind! Or cannot see creativity when it is standing in front of them!
Most Promising Designer of the Industry 2013 Fairuz Ramdan
Moses Law and Eric Yeong won Mercedes-Benz STYLO Best Showcase of 2013! The award was presented by Stuart Tomlinson of VISA
2nd Runner-Up of Mercedes-Benz STYLO Emerging Designer of the Year 2013 Tan Chun Yong
Nice skin-coloured pantie!
1st Runner-Up of Mercedes-Benz STYLO Emerging Designer of the Year 2013 Kelvin Raw Yi Shuen
Hanif Naim and his models. Dato Nancy Yeoh honoured him by wearing his gown last night!
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