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Happy 55th Merdeka & Malaysia Day!

By: Olivia Ong ZALORA Malaysia is proud to introduce three very talented personalities; Kavita Sidhu, designer of K-Swim Brazil, Hugh Koh of Pestle & Mortar Clothing and Afiq Iskandar of Tarik Jeans. They were interviewed recently about what Merdeka or Independence means to them, what makes them Malaysian, their personal lives as well as their fashion brands. Kavita Sidhu Kavita Sidhu is a versatile actress, professional model, talented film producer and fashion designer. Kavita Sidhu is a Malaysian household name and a platform for K-Swim and Kavita – a trusted brand that carries “affordable luxuries for women”. Born in the United Kingdom and raised in Kuala Lumpur, she is a city girl at heart and a true Malaysian who enjoys… Read More →

Must-see: Formation of a Nation: A Photographic Flashback

Photo credits: talkisaid Friday, 31st August 2012 marked Malaysia’s 55th Merdeka Day Celebrations! This year’s theme was ”Perhimpunan Janji Ditepati” (Promises Fulfilled Gathering). I’m sure that many of us enjoyed a lovely long weekend, but let’s take a step back into history? For those who’d like to do something a lil’ different to commemorate Merdeka Day and the upcoming Malaysia Day (16th September 2012),check out this photography exhibition held at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM), titled: Formation of a Nation: A Photographic Flashback. IAMM and the National Archives of Malaysia collaborated to showcase 75 black and white photographs of Malaysia’s historical day. This pictorial journey also includes excerpts of past speeches and messages from Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s and as well as details on the… Read More →

Jovian Mandagie: Designer & young entrepreneur.

Jovian Mandagie is no stranger to the local fashion world. A designer that’s young and upcoming with fashion trends, he made yet another milestone by showcasing his latest Jovian by Jovian Mandagie RTW (ready-to-wear) collection on ZALORA, Malaysia. On Thursday 16th August, he launched his own “Jovian Boxing Day” at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, where the last exclusive batch of his coveted RTW designs for Raya was up for grabs! (The first few batches sold out the minute they hit our site!). We are thrilled to have Jovian on board and grace us with his designs. I was lucky enough to catch up with him with a short Q&A session. *Check out the latest Jovian by Jovian Mandagie RTW 2012… Read More →

Celebrities pay a visit to ZALORA!

By: Laura Korcik Wow, what an exciting day for Zalora! Awhile back, 3 local celebrities, Atilia Haron, Tam Suhaimi and Alyah visited us to experience ZALORA’s great online shopping possibilities. Amazed about the thousands of products offered on our website the celebrities were spoilt for choices! But let’s start from the beginning. The day began with Winnie, our head of Marketing giving a brief introduction about the recent success of ZALORA as being Malaysia’s largest online fashion mall. She explained the advantages of online shopping and the latest trends and brands featured on the ZALORA site. After the brief introduction, our special guests were eager to start their shopping marathon. They where all super amazed by the variety that ZALORA had… Read More →

ZALORA & OrphanCARE give back.

It was a hot and humid Tuesday afternoon, but that didn’t deter the ZALORA team and the OrphanCARE staff to come together to celebrate the children from Kompleks Penyayang Bakti. Since last 16th July 2012, ZALORA launched their first CSR campaign to help raise funds and support the efforts of OrphanCARE, a non-profit and non-governmental organization that aims to provide a safe and loving home for orphans and abandoned babies. During this period, ZALORA customers are able to make donations or donate Baju Raya to be given to the orphans so that they are able to celebrate Raya looking their best! We arrived at the OrphanCARE headquarters situated in Kampung Tunku area, Petaling Jaya around 2pm. The bungalow house had been… Read More →

The Smokin’ Smokey Eye Look!

Photo Credits: covetedcosmetics.com Eye-shadows help make your eye’s stand out from other features on your face. One of the most popular eye shadow looks is the smokey eye look. It’s sassy, sexy and easy to do. You can wear this make-up trend during both daytime and nighttime in several ways: Black eyeshadow, smudged and shaded on top of the eye-lid to create a “smokey” effect on your eyes. You’ve seen it on all your favorite celebs,Kim Kardashian , Angelina Jolie, Rooney Mara. It’s even one of the staple looks for the red carpet. I especially love Kim Kardashian’s smokey eye look. I find that it goes really well with her dark features and black hair. If you do it right, it can really… Read More →

ZALORA on Bella @ NTV7

ZALORA has been prepping for several appearances, and one of them was an appearance on Bella @NTV 7. We were so lucky to be invited to talk about our Ramadan collection with Daphne Iking on Bella, last Wednesday 25th July 2012. We had our Fashion Buyers Rozanna and Traditional wear buyer Shasha to give an insight on what’s hot and happening this Hari Raya! The preparation for the appearance was a joint effort between myself and the buying team. We arrived at NTV7 with a rack full of baju kurung, kebaya’s and everything in between, even more than we could carry! Honestly I think it was quite difficult to pick out 5 outfits so we decided to bring the whole… Read More →

The Kaftan: a brief history on the favourite Hari Raya staple.

Photo credits: Tumblr The Kaftan: a brief history on the favourite Hari Raya staple. A “kaftan” or “caftan” is a front-buttoned coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves made from materials such as wool, cashmere, silk, or cotton (Wikipedia.org). Kaftan’s are often the fashionable go-to piece for many celebrations such as Raya and wedding celebrations. This versatile item has endured the ages, since it first came out in 14th century Persia and other Mediterranean countries. The Kaftan’s relaxed style, which may be worn with a sash or belt, is a flattering option for different body types, whether you’re curvy or petite. (Good for hiding those unsightly bulges after eating one-two many ketupat, rendang or those yummy Raya… Read More →

Check out what’s stylish for Raya 2012!

Hari Raya is just around the corner and it’s time to get inspired with a variety of prints. We have styles to suit everyone: the fashionista who loves to put a modern twist on their Raya get-up, the ‘traditionalist;’ who loves the classic baju kurung style or Nyonya kebaya, and the trendy modern muslimah. The Raya 2012 collection at ZALORA offers the latest trend in prints from the canvas to your closet! Photo credits: Watercolour Texture by cgarofani A Different stroke: Watercolours! Watercolour prints are making a comeback this Raya with these baju kurung’s from Ethnic Chic in wearable soft pastel shades and flowy chiffon. Featured Baju Kurung, from left- right: 1. Ethnic Chic- Baju Kurung Modern (turquoise & yellow) | 2. Ethnic Chic- Baju Kurung… Read More →