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Inspired by the dragon, Taiwanese fashion brand Shiatzy Chen unveils a vivid Spring/Summer collection

06/11/2025Diah Kusuma

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — In Taiwan, luxury fashion brand Shiatzy Chen is celebrated for its ‘neo-Chinese chic’, combining the aesthetics of Chinese clothing and handicraft with Western styles.

Founded in 1978 by Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia and her husband Wang Yuan-Hong, Shiatzy Chen has since expanded all over the world, including a store at The Starhill in KL.

Wang, the woman behind the brand, founded Shiatzy Chen in 1978 with her husband. — Picture courtesy of Shiatzy Chen

For its Spring/Summer collection showcased in Paris late last year, the brand chose the theme Mirage.

“When looking for inspiration, I became fascinated by Eastern legends and myths, particularly the dragon,” said Wang.

“Noteworthy was the incorporation of dragon patterns on each ensemble during the runway show, creating a layered and harmonious mirage,” she told Malay Mail via email.

Wang also decided to collaborate with Italian-Brazilian artist Daniela Busarello for the Spring/Summer collection.

“Collaborating with artists has always been a highly anticipated project for us and it made me realize that art is a universal language that transcends boundaries.

“Through the mediums of textiles and paintings, we each sketched our own imaginings of the dragon, weaving them into threads of

Shop 22 Top Fashion Deals From Amazon’s New Big Spring Sale

01/11/2025Diah Kusuma

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You may only know Amazon for their Prime Day deals, but this year, the e-tailer is kicking their markdowns up a notch by adding the first ever Big Spring Sale to the mix! And while there are many rarely-discounted cult favorites to shop, we couldn’t believe all the massive discounts on some of our favorite fashion items. From March 20 all the way through March 25, you can find many of the best, most shopper-loved fashion items on sale — and our 22 top picks starting at just $13!

Whether you’ve been on the hunt for a flowy spring dress, new flattering leggings or summer sandals, we’ve found steep, scroll-stopping discounts on ’em all. They even include some of our favorite brands such as Adidas, Levi’s and more. Keep scrolling to shop the best deals in fashion from the sale and check out our Shop With Us page, where we’ll be covering all kinds of sales from the big event!

Top Trends for Coachella, According to Pinterest

05/08/2025Diah Kusuma

In preparation for Coachella (now just weeks away), music festival attendees have searched tens of millions of ideas related to Coachella on Pinterest with four key trends rising to the top: 2014 core, fairycore, Lana Del Rey core and dark feminine core.

Sara Pollack, vice president of global consumer marketing at Pinterest, said that searches for Coachella start spiking as early as January, giving an early peek into what trends are likely to be popular throughout the festival season. Notably, 40 percent of festival-related searches on Pinterest are driven by Gen Z.

“People turn to Pinterest to find inspiration, figure out what’s right for them and shop their visions into reality,” Pollak said. “We see a frenzy of that activity among our Gen Z users every year when it comes to festival season, starting with Coachella.”

A top trend seen in Coachella-related Pinterest searches includes “2014 core,” a nostalgic twist on festival looks from a decade ago. “2014 core” saw searches up 1,240 percent year-over-year with popular micro-trends including crochet designs, lace pants that are flared, fur boots and accessories like ear cuffs and nose rings. Flower headpieces for headpiece jewelry were also popular with a 150 percent increase in

Weekly Fashion Roundup: January 19

28/07/2025Diah Kusuma

This week, the fashion industry is taking hold of the new year ranging from eye-catching fashion shows to new partnerships and more. Leading the charge was the start of Paris Fashion Week for the Fall/Winter 2024 menswear season. On its heels was the announcement of a new lawsuit against SHEIN at the hands of Uniqlo regarding the sale of an imitated shoulder bag.

Elsewhere, Nigo’s HUMAN MADE has tapped Pharrell as an official advisor; Dior announced its FW24 womenswear show will take place at the Brooklyn Museum and Lana Del Rey fronts SKIMS’ Valentine’s Day campaign.

Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top fashion stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.

Paris Fashion Week Menswear FW24

Paris Fashion Week Begins and Uniqlo Sues SHEIN in This Week's Top Fashion News Fashion

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This week Paris Fashion Week for the menswear Fall/Winter 2024 season kicked off, attracting designers, models, editors, stylists and more not just to the French capital, but to their laptops. In this fashion world, the new year always kicks off in high gear as it represents the beginning of some of fashion’s major tentpole events across the globe.

For this Paris Fashion Week, there have already been several big moments ranging from Pharrell

Saks Fifth Avenue’s Friends & Family Sale Is Here, Shop Our Top Picks

26/07/2025Diah Kusuma

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As a fashion commerce editor, nothing gets me more giddy than a sale from one of my favorite retailers. Especially when it’s one that doesn’t often have sales, and is known to be a major luxury retailer. Well, lucky for both of us, Saks Fifth Avenue is currently hosting its highly anticipated Friends and Family Event, taking place from March 19 to 28. With 25% off new arrivals and 20% off select jewelry, you won’t be able to resist adding a few luxury items straight to your cart. While yes, many of these luxury brands are normally out of my everyday budget, but when it comes to sales like this, I’ve found it’s really worth investing and finally treating yourself to that top designer, dress, jewelry, and more.

After browsing through their virtual aisles, I have to say that I’m impressed by the array of designer pieces and on-trend

Dries Van Noten to step down as creative director at the end of June

21/07/2025Diah Kusuma

BRUSSELS –

Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who for almost four decades dazzled the fashion world with his luscious use of colors and fabrics, said Tuesday that he will step down as creative director of his namesake brand at the end of June.

Van Noten, 65, a master of blending the old with the new, said in a statement that the 2025 men’s spring-summer collection will be the last in his current role. He added that the women’s collection will be designed by his studio.

Van Noten’s successor will be announced at a later stage, he said.

“I have been preparing for this moment for a while, and I feel it’s time to leave room for a new generation of talents to bring their vision to the brand,” Van Noten said.

Although he will relinquish his role as creative director, Van Noten will still be involved in the fashion house.

Fashion firm Puig acquired a majority share in Van Noten in 2018, with the designer remaining creative director of the brand, which has expanded into beauty and fragrance. Van Noten said Puig’s takeover has helped the brand to keep “blooming.”

“Like in a garden, you decide what to plant; and

Pierpaolo Piccioli Announces Departure From Maison Valentino

10/07/2025Diah Kusuma

Not all stories have a beginning or an end, some live a kind of eternal present that shines so bright that it won’t produce any shadows. I’ve been in this company for 25 years, and for 25 years I’ve existed and I’ve lived with the people who have woven the weaves of this beautiful story that is mine and ours.

Everything existed and existed thanks to the people I met, with whom I worked, with whom I shared dreams and created beauty, with whom I built something that belongs to all, and that remains immutable and tangible. This heritage of love, dreams, beauty and humanity, I carry it with me, today and forever.

This is the beauty that we have created: life, hope, opportunity and gratitude, and my people, my heart, and the love that gives you all the possibilities of the world, especially those that you can’t imagine alone.

Thanks to Mr. Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti who have blessed me with their trust, thanks to every single person who made this possible in one way or another, it was a privilege and an honor to share my journey, and my dreams, with you.

Kering & London college of fashion partner for new programme

23/09/2024Diah Kusuma

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Kering’s partnership with the London College of Fashion’s Center for Sustainable Fashion. In just a decade, the academic agreement enabled the launch of the Kering x CSF graduate program, exclusively offered at the LCF, as well as the Fashion Values MOOC. Building upon the previous course offering, the new program will span over 3 years, and will train future decision-makers in the fashion industry to develop sustainable governance models.

Sustainability, collaboration, and creativity are core pillars of Kering’s vision for the future of luxury. Through its various academic contributions, the Group aims to offer comprehensive training that provides students with the tools to place sustainability at the core of an organization’s strategy.

Kering and the London College of Fashion have unveiled a dynamic 3-year programme. Centered on sustainable governance, it equips budding fashion leaders with interdisciplinary expertise and a focus on the “3Is” of sustainability. Marie-Claire Daveu emphasizes the transformative power of education in shaping a sustainable future for the fashion industry.

To achieve long term sustainability goals across industries, the new Kering x CSF program will shape future board members to bring Rockstrom et al.’s interspecies, intergenerational and intragenerational justice, otherwise known as

FE News | University of Chester graduate is making a mark in the fashion industry

22/09/2024Diah Kusuma

A University of Chester(@uochester) graduate and award-nominee is making a mark in the fashion industry with the release of a striking new capsule collection, high-profile events on the horizon and international attention.

Alexandra Novacki has unveiled her first pre-collection since completing her studies in Fashion Design, in the lead-up to her eagerly-anticipated couture runway, and new images spotlight the crafted bespoke garments.

The one-to-watch is also hosting an Industry Evening of Couture on Friday (March 22), where she aims to bring together northern talent, from designers to stylists, right through to experts in hair, make-up and modeling. The networking evening at Soup Creative in Chester offered the opportunity for the northern fashion scene to step out from behind the runway and celebrate their work together.

Meanwhile, Alexandra’s work, including pieces designed and created during her time at the University, has been featured in the March edition of the magazine, Schön! Switzerland.

Alexandra focuses on creating bespoke items that empower the wearer and spark conversation, using the finest materials and the highest skills.

Her pre-collection features a small selection of couture pieces, bringing a focus to quality rather than quantity, and drawing inspiration from the natural beauty she was surrounded

From high fashion to street fashion, Peoria Fashion Week is back

19/09/2024Diah Kusuma

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Peoria Fashion Week co-founder Chanel Hargrave-Murray about the exciting events taking place April 2-6 at Expo Gardens.

From outfits created using plastic bottles, a wedding gown show, high fashion to street fashion, and so much more, Hargrave-Murray talks about the artistic merits of clothing design.

To purchase tickets and find more information about all the events taking place that week, click here.

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