Attracting Local Designers To International Fashion Events

Attracting Local Designers To International Fashion Events
Local fashion designers should participate in international fashion exhibitions to gain more exposure, said Malaysian Official Designers Association (MODA) president, Bill Keith.

He said such events are where designers and style experts from around the world come to display their unique and fashionable clothings and accessories.

"Local designers should participate in international exhibitions in order to be more exposed to the latest developments in fashion around the world and to compete with other foreign designers," he told reporters here Wednesday.

Keith said through such exhibitions, local fashion designers would be able to improve and become more creative.

"The association has been encouraging local designers to be more aware of international fashion exhibitions," he said.

In its efforts to attract more participants to international events, Keith said the association needed government support.

"The government should play an important role to assist local fashion designers in terms of resources and funding," he said.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong Trade Development Council's director for Malaysia, Peter Phang, said the Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2005 and World Boutique, Hong Kong 2005, which were held recently, saw a lack of participation from Malaysia.

He said only one exhibitor from Malaysia too