Cover image via KLFW (Provided to SAYS)
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Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) is once again teaming up with Suria KLCC to bring back its iconic runway with the PETRONAS Twin Towers as its backdrop
From 4 to 10 August, the annual fashion event is dialing up the excitement, scale, and style for its 13th season. Featuring its biggest lineup yet, there will be over 55 designers and brands showcasing their latest drops.
From veteran returns, runway rookies, and fashion mainstays, fashionistas are in for the ultimate treat.
In addition to the 500 invited guests expected at each show, fashion fans can catch the action via the runway livestream, set up outside the show space
The KLFW 2025 show space will span nearly the entirety of the Esplanade, KLCC Park. Contained within the sleek, monochrome single-storey structure are the main show hall, runways, and a variety of activation spaces.
Models take to the runway during KLFW 2024.
Image via Saufi Nadzri/KLFW (Provided to SAYS)Here's a teaser of what to expect:
1. Bold Collaborations
KLFW 2025 will spotlight the artistic innovation of Muni and Sofia Iman — two heritage textile custodians. Muni brings natural dyes to the runway, while Sofia Iman reimagines traditional songket in dramatic, fashion-forward pieces.
2. A High-Fashion Crossover
Womenswear label Larney teams up with designer Afiq M for an exciting collaboration. Expect a bold return to Afiq M's signature all-black runway aesthetic, amplified by a wave of much-anticipated revivals.
3. Veteran Designer Comebacks
KLFW 2025 welcomes the return of established names like Ezzati Amira, Hatta Dolmat, Maarimaia, Mimpikita, Neonate, and Private Stitch.
4. New Names to Watch
Making bold debuts on the KLFW stage are rising stars Akmal Hakim, ShazNash, Ugly Pretty, HUNTILANAK, and MOKJY.
5. Major Premieres
Renowned designer Radzuan Radziwill and bespoke couturier Teh Firdaus will make their highly awaited KLFW debuts. Both are known for their work with A-listers and royalty, promising couture at its finest.
6. Fresh Faces from the KLFW Designer Search 2024
In the Design To Sustain segment, young talents Raja Irfan, Mei Mei, and Salahuddinhilmi will showcase their winning designs after emerging victorious in last year's KLFW Designer Search.
"After an iconic KLFW 2024, where we hosted seven impactful days in our own purpose-built show space, we knew we had to return for another year," said Andrew Tan, Founder of KLFW
"While we may be the city's leading fashion event, at its core, KLFW remains a community-driven movement… a synchronised collective powered by the passion and dedication of designers, sponsors, partners, and the fashion-savvy community," Tan added.
From left: Aman Zakaria, AirAsia; Albert Thien, L'Oréal Paris; Francis Tan, Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd; Andrew Tan, Founder of KLFW; Fiona Tan, JDE Malaysia; Wong Mum Sum, Poh Kong; Sia Saiyidai, vivo Malaysia; Madihah Samad, Laurier; Alyani Ali, Laurier.
Image via KLFW (Provided to SAYS)Sponsors of KLFW include Suria KLCC, KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, L'Oréal Paris, Poh Kong, MOCCONA, and vivo Malaysia. Additionally, partners and collaborators of the event are AirAsia, Laurier, GHD, Laurastar, Magnum, HMNS, Vida, AICB, Signature, Colgate, and Skechers.
Find out more about KLFW 2025 at the official website, Facebook, and Instagram.
