8 November, 2024
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Fashion Awards 2024
A gloomy Friday turned into a dazzling one, when Malaysia’s most fashionable people – designers, stylists, muses, celebrities, artists, influencers, and more – gathered in the heart of Kuala Lumpur for a night of celebration.
This year’s Kuala Lumpur Fashion Awards returns to award the top people in fashion, encompassing the entire industry, after a year of excellent feats. Organised by KL Fashion Week and presented by AmBank Private Banking, the Grand Ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental hotel turned into a stage for maximalist expressions, true to the theme of ‘An Expression of Maximalism’.
BEHATI founder Kel Wen and Nandini Balakrishnan.
Joshua Fitton, Siti Saleha, Ain Edruce, and Miedy Daniel.
Min Luna with MimpiKita founders Amirah Zulkifli and Nurul Zulkifli.
Zachrin Jaafar, Shahz Jaszle, Trisha Ooi, and Kharul Jaafar
Ayyman Rahim, Shikin Ramlan, Syed Faizal Syed Noh, and Yusof Ruzaimi.
Bay Doucet and Uzair Shoid.
Among the invitees were fashion icons like Scha Alyahya, Awal Ashaari, Datin Elvina Mohamed, and To’ Puan Syamim Freida, as well as Siti Saleha, Shah Jaszle, and Amelia Henderson who were also presenters for the night.
This year a total of 21 awards were given out, five of which are new categories that have been added to place a greater focus on inclusivity and sustainability too. Presiding over the deliberation process were a panel of 10 judges, made up of fashion magazine editors, critics, and icons in their own right.
Interspersing the awards, guests were treated to captivating performances, including a rousing opening act by the Ed Remmurd Drumline, an exciting performance by hip-hop dance crew ELECOLDXHOT, and a moving stage from songstress Evie Feroza.
Below is the full list of nominees in all 21 categories, with winners in bold.
Emerging Womenswear Designer
Fuza, Larney, Uzair Shoid, Ghostboy, Shals, Zachrin Jaafars
Emerging Menswear Designer
Abu, Double U by Jimmy Wong, Tact, Asal, SHALS
Hairstylist of the Year
Ckay Liow, Juno Ko, Mei Choi, Cody Chua, Yusof Ruzaimi, Keith Ong, VV Chan
Makeup Artist of the Year
Ahma Dani, Plika Makeup, Syed Faizal, KF Bong, Shiyo Joo, Sahir Sabri
Fashion Stylist of the Year
Abu Shaef Hamza, Colin Sim, Wee Chee, Johan Kassim, Andrea Wong, Tym Fatimah, Zulvanny
Fashion Photographer of the Year
Amani Azlin, Chee Wei, Edmund Lee, Bibo Aswan, Nelson Chong, Chuan Looi, Wee Yang
Nelson Chong
Ghostboy
SHALS
Sahir Sabri
Johan Kassim
Fashion Business Leader
Rizman Ruzaini
Most Fashionable Male Personality
Awal Ashaari, Hael Husaini, Lucas Lau, Nadhir Nasar, Jack Gohr
Most Fashionable Female Personality
Ameera Khan, Daiyan Trisha, Fyza Kadir, Scha Alyahya, Christinna Kuan, Eyka Farhana, Kim Raymond
Fashion Innovation Impact
Kit Woo, BEHATI, MASYADIMANSOOR
Streetstyle Designer
Asal, DISSYCO, Super Sunday, Water The Plant, Bev C, MASYADIMANSOOR, Taguwaruwa
Positive Change
Bungkus, Upcycle4Better, Looop, Fashion Revolution Malaysia
Excellence in Gender-Inclusive Design
SHALS, BEHATI, Tangoo, Abu, MASYADIMANSOOR, Bev C
Awal Ashaari
Scha Alyahya
BEHATI
Bev C
Bungkus
MASYADIMANSOOR
Male Model of the Year
Ridzman Zidaine
Female Model of the Year
Suganya
Menswear Designer
Andy Bandy, Fairuz Ramdan, MASYADIMANSOOR, Atelier Fitton, Kit Woo
Womenswear Designer
Tangoo
Fashion Most Influential
Abu Shaef Hamza
Fashion Icon of the Year
Ameera Khan, Awal Ashaari, Nazreem Musa, Fyza Kadir, Christinna Kuan, Miedy Daniel, Scha Alyahya
Suganya
Abu Shaef Hamza
Nazreem Musa
Fairuz Ramdan
Tangoo
Syomir Izwa on behalf of Jiman Casablancas, with Kit Woo, Kak Zai, and Kel Wen.
Rizman Ruzaini
Fashion Tribute
Jiman Casablancas
Brand of the Year
Alia Bastamam, Fiziwoo, Variante, Rizman Ruzaini
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