LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY CONQUERS PARIS!

KEE@FSWMAG.COM

WHAT DO YOU DO AFTER YOU HOLD A WHAT COULD BE THE WORLD'S HIGHEST FASHION SHOW AT PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS' SKYBRIDGE?
TAKE ON PARIS OF COURSE!

THE WORLD'S CAPITAL OF FASHION WAS CONQUERED BY THE INNOVATIVE FASHIONS FROM LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF FASHION AND RETAIL DESIGN.

Limkokwing Showcased its Fashion Debut in World’s Fashion Capital

From classroom to showroom, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology’s School of Fashion and Retail Design has once again proved its strength by accepting an invitation to showcase in the fashion capital of Paris on July 30^th.

Onboard the Le Jean Bruel boat on the gorgeous River Seine, Limkokwing became the first Malaysian University to present a show of such prestige. It is also creating a habit of statement-making moves.

This will be second time the University has collaborated with London-based organiser J Model Management, the first at the Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge, attended by guests and international media from over 30 countries.

“There’s a huge sense of pride for our students on campus, as well as a huge sense of pride as a Malaysian brand, for being chosen to represent our country and who we are, especially somewhere like Paris,” Dato’ Tiffanee Marie Lim, Associate Vice President says. “To be respected by the creative industries both in and out of Malaysia is most important to us.”

Known as Malaysia’s leading university for creativity and innovation, the University has supported success for it’s students even in international competitions, most recently when diploma student Wilson Lim came second runner up in the Asian Footwear Design Competition in Guang Zhou, China last month, competing with representatives from powerhouses India, Korea, Japan, China and Vietnam. FriscaDewiMulia also took home First Place at a Nationwide Samsung Galaxy SII Competition.

After putting great shows in across 3 continents, Asia, Africa and Europe, Limkokwing University has proudly added one of the most glamorous countries to its list, Paris, France. Nothing could have been more exciting and overwhelming than showcasing the talents of 7 selected student designers from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in the city of love, Fashion capital, Paris, France on the 30^th July 2012.

J Model Management together with Limkokwing University made headlines all over in Malaysia, France, Poland, New Zealand, Vietnam, China and many other countries for this out- standing show by the river Seine. Not too long ago, J Model Management and Limkokwing University, again in collaboration showcased in one of the world’s tallest buildings, Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge. Surprisingly not, this time J Model management chose Paris to be its next fashion show venue. The show took place in the ‘Le Jean Bruel Boat’. Also known as the ‘Bateaux Mouche’, it is one of the oldest boat touring across the river Seine, covering exquisite and iconic sites like Eiffel Tower, Notre- Dame Cathedral, the Alexander III Bridge, the Pont Neuf, the Orsay Museum and the one and only Louvre Museum.

Limkokwing University known as the trend-setter in Asia, brought up a predominant black, yet cultural collection of total 15 garments which was an eye soothing experience for its audiences. Not forgetting that music is the prime essence for Fashion, Limkokwing University made sure to create a special track mixed in-house by the Sound and Music Academy of the University.

After the show, speaking to the 7 selected students whose designs got selected for the J Summer Paris Fashion Show, we could only hear warm and great pride in the voices of the each and every student.

Harshini Sukumaran from Malaysia says:

  'I dwell my self into dance that eventually inspires me to fashion. I should be lucky to be able to relate both my passion into creating something that portrays my style, and to share in Paris is definitely a dream come true. I am ever grateful to LUCT for giving me such an opportunity. Thank you.’

Maria Sandra from Indonesia:

" the show hosted by model and entrepreneur Jessica Minh Anh is amazing and very unique, I'm really surprised and never imagine that my collection are shown in Paris inside the amazing magnificent glass boat in Seine River, its again another step for me to reach my dream to be a great designer " " Im so proud of limkokwing"

Bianca Augustina Tandy from Indonesia:

“I was so overjoyed and grateful, when i got to know my garments got a chance to be showcased in paris fashion show. I'm still astonished and just cant believe it. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to participate again and be there for the next show . Thankyou so much for limkokwing and jmodel for making it happen!”

Nancy from Malaysia:

" The show is awesome and gorgeous. I'm really appreciate and happy that I have the chance to show my design on the J Summer Fashion Show in Seine Paris. I would like to say a million thanks to my lecturers and tutors who had encourage and guiding me through these years. Million thanks to Limkokwing University and J Model Management to give me chance to spread my wings.Thank you."  

Zul from Malaysia:

“looking at the pictures, I must say the show was awesome, exciting and it’s FASHION! I feel so proud and thankful because Paris is the Capital city of Fashion and my garments were being showcased there! It’s a really big achievement for me and a dream I could only dream of. I would like to thank Limkokwing University and Dato’ Tiff and the team for this wonderful opportunity.

Azie from Malaysia:

“Having my dresses shown in paris during this iconic event is like my dream has come true,its like a step further to achieve my goals, I would like to thank god and people who believe in me that i can do this.”

Jessica Minh Aah, the Touring Vietnamese model and global event organiser Jessica Minh Anh has held the J Summer Fashion Show on the river bank of Seine in Paris, France, to widespread critical acclaim. Sharing a fond relationship after Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge Fashion Show with Limkokwing University, did not hesitate at all to invite Limkokwing University students to showcase their talents in Paris.The show was attended by many Industry people, ambassadors from more than 10 different countries and new fashion talents from France, USA, Austria, Spain, Poland, the Philippines, Vietnam and everyone was spellbound by the creativity that runs in these students.

“There’s a huge sense of pride for our students on campus, as well as a huge sense of pride as a Malaysian brand, for being chosen to represent our country and who we are, especially somewhere like Paris,” Dato’ Tiffanee Marie Lim, Associate Vice President says. “To be respected by the creative industries both in and out of Malaysia is most important to us.”

Known as Malaysia’s leading university for creativity and innovation, the University has supported success for it’s students even in international competitions, most recently when diploma student Wilson Lim came second runner up in the Asian Footwear Design Competition in Guang Zhou, China last month, competing with representatives from powerhouses India, Korea, Japan, China and Vietnam. Frisca Dewi Mulia also took home First Place at a Nationwide Samsung Galaxy SII Competition.