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In a bold and inspired move, the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology made its third appearance at London Fashion Week as the only Asian and African university invited to showcase on the prestigious platform.
The Internet shook with news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2nd rightfully attending her first-ever fashion show with Vogue’s Anna Wintour at the same venue, the grand and mysterious Freemason’s Hall, standing in the centre of Covent Garden.
Applying first class competitiveness to old world charm
The theme for this year’s show “Date Night,” alluded to a romantic modern mood between long distance lovers. Students with the design team produced slim silhouettes from old ideas sourced from Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Thailand, Iran, Botswana, Sierra Leone and Swaziland.
“Limkokwing is a very unique network of talent. There was no way we would pass up the chance to say something about how we live and exchange ideas. This collection should represent us as close-knit collaborators,” Creative Director and University Vice President of Brand Creativity & Talent Development Dato’ Tiffanee Marie Lim says.
“The far-hidden underdogs/the so-called underdeveloped are sometimes the most imaginative. We loved exploring these cool people in special towns like Jogjakarta, Angkor, Gaborone, then asked what if we were headed to the Royal Albert Hall or out for lobster spaghetti with the loves of our lives…”
International shows have become habit for the industry-led Limkokwing curriculum for the Fashion Design, Sound Design and Event Management students. Through accelerators such as the in-house label Limkokwing Fashion Club, students are given the opportunity to grow ideas and create global innovations.
Industry Entrepreneurship in Education
A wondrous multicultural environment on campus was designed to give all students a special creative advantage. The inspiring ecosystem celebrates cultural diversity, encourages talents and brings out the best ideas.
Those values stem from Founder President Honorable Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Limkokwing’s push in applied skills training, Limkokwing University offers the latest programmes and exposes its students beyond the norm through initiatives such as this.
“Our students possess the most sophisticated tools and always dominate when they apply themselves,” The Father of Innovation and National Brand Strategist said.
The event was in partnership with Toni & Guy, label m, Kryolan Make Up and received support from Brand Botswana and state broadcaster of Maldives, Public Service Media.
For more than a decade Limkokwing University has been showcasing world- class collections in Paris, Osaka, Chengdu, Jakarta, Singapore, Cambodia, Botswana and all around Malaysia
