Thaipusam celebration a blessing for kavadi designers
Apart from carrying kavadi, devotees also carry the Paal Kudam, which is a pot containing cow's milk as an offering to Lord Muruga.
Thu Jan 18 2024
In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste
Upcycling refers to reusing an object in a new way without degrading the material it is made from, as opposed to recycling.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Are they for real? South Korean girl band offers glimpse into metaverse
MAVE live in the metaverse, their songs, dances, interviews and even their hairstyles created by web designers and artificial intelligence.
Wed Mar 15 2023
From Astro Boy to Minnie to Sailor Moon, cartoons are taking over fashion
After bringing the 1990s and Y2K years back into fashion, designers are now turning to the cartoons of their childhood.
Sat Feb 25 2023
Shunned by men, the suit and tie are taking over womenswear
This classic menswear look, which also became a symbol of feminine elegance and power thanks to various fashion designers.
Sun Jul 10 2022
AYDA Awards paves way for budding architects and designers to be agents of change in communities
Muhammad Afzal and Amirah Afiqah will represent Malaysia in the grand finale for conceptualizing award-winning design work.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Solemn Paris Fashion Week draws to a close
Paris Fashion Week has been over-shadowed by the war in Ukraine, with designers struggling for ways to balance declarations of solidarity.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Mandatory masks, tests as NY Fashion Week embraces 'new normal'
Designers like Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera and Christian Siriano will present their latest creations live during the Feb. 11 - 16 event.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Menswear designers inspired by hometowns and exotic locales at NY Fashion Week
Some designers this year sought inspiration close to home while others drew on more faraway tropical locales.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Behind the unbridled success of video games, the harsh reality of the industry's working conditions
If there is one sector that has not suffered from the health crisis, it is the video game industry.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Valentino joins growing band of fur-free designers
The decision follows a growing number of big fashion names renouncing the use of animal fur, including Armani, Prada and Gucci.
Thu May 20 2021
Out of office: How fashion is adapting to the rise in home working
Some designers have decided to break by adapting to the new ways of working progressively gaining ground around the world.
Sun May 02 2021
Jendaya is a new luxury platform focused on Africa
Meet the needs of African consumers looking for luxury clothing and highlight designers from the continent.
Thu Apr 08 2021
First designer clothes swap store comes to New York
Global Fashion Exchange has joined forces with Walker Hotels to open the first "swappable department store" in New York.
Sat Mar 27 2021
IPTs among key local, international fashion industry players - Noraini
IPTs were among the key industry players that have produced many competitive designers.
Thu Mar 25 2021
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024