The enthusiasm surrounding Hari Raya Aidilfitri often inspires Malaysian fashion designers to pick up their creativity, and this year is no exception. Our fashion powerhouse like Khoon Hooi and Afiq M, have released their Eid 2023 collections with the advent of luxurious twists on the baju kurung and baju kebaya. While Alia Bastamam chose to blend her usual girl-next-door persona with an element of female deity.
Eye-catching shapes, vibrant colours, and detailed embellishments, here are FirstClasse’s picks for bespoke and luxury Eid 2023 collections.
1. Alia Bastamam
Alia Bastamam offers a 24-look collection for Eid 2023 that combines the designer’s vacation style with cutting-edge reinterpretations of traditional clothing. Titled ‘The Mandalas’, the campaign images and collection’s core styles create the concept of assurance and exuding love like an immortal queen. The series contains styles that are presented in a striking maroon-to-red ombre, pastel tones and vibrant hues.
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2. Khoon Hooi
Khoon Hooi’s Raya Gold 2023 line combines contemporary and modern aspects with refinement at its heart, offering a choice of dramatic statement styles in eye-catching shades of red, fuchsia, topaz, and tangerine. Each design pays respect to our country with subdued tropical touches embellished on gorgeous tactile materials.
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3. Innai Red
This year’s collection by Innai Red, simply called ‘Serene Raya’, features silhouettes that combine traditional forms with more modern designs to complement Malaysia’s city meet kampung lifestyle. The garments combine delicate laces with airy fabrics which take cues directly from nature, ensuring that you will look elegant in all of your Raya photos.
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4. LARNEY
LARNEY’s 2023 ‘Regal Raya’ collection calls for all things luxury and elegance. The collection concentrates on three Raya designs; Ethereal Embroidery, Premium Neat Pleats, and Luxe Print. With bright colours like Royal Blue, Forest Green, and Magenta to gentle hues like Blush Pink, Winter Sky, and Tender Green, get ready to walk around with flair on the first day of Eid.
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5. Syomirizwa Gupta
Syomirizwa Gupta goes above and beyond for this year’s collection as he draws inspiration from his grandmother’s vintage classic sarongs from the 1940s and 1950s. The Salmiah baju kurung pesak mimics the classic batik pattern, while the Widuri kebaya set is elaborately taken from an English flowery motif.
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6. NH By Nurita Harith
Nurita Harith provides a selection of stunning dresses and modern baju kurung for her Raya 2023 collection. From bell sleeves to peplum tops, you’ll be spoiled with choices. While the majority of these looks feature pastel colours such as lavenders and black, sparkly tones are also available if you want to heighten the dazzle.
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7. Afiq M
Another Malaysian designer who drew inspiration from traditional designs. With the use of unique, textural materials like geometric lace, Afiq M’s Nostalgia line perfectly modernises the classic kebaya. The collection is available in bright spring colours like light green as well as dramatic tones like deep red.
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