Design the Future, Walk the Now.

^{MODA Presents: Elevation 2025 Grand Finale with The Malaysian Official Designers Association (MODA) committee members for the term 2025–2026, led by President Cyrus Chin (sixth from left).}


‘MODA PRESENTS: ELEVATION 2025’ Marks a New Chapter in Malaysian Fashion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s creative pulse rises higher as the Malaysian Official Designers Association (MODA) unveils ELEVATION 2025, a three-day celebration of artistry, innovation, and purpose, bringing together over 35 of the nation’s most inspiring designers at One Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.
 
The first in the MODA PRESENTS series, ELEVATION 2025 ushers in a new era for Malaysian fashion: one that dares to Design the Future, Walk the Now.
 
“ELEVATION 2025 is more than a showcase; it is a statement of intent. Our mission has always been to uplift and unite Malaysia’s creative voices,” said Cyrus Chin, President of MODA.
 
MODA’s forward momentum has been evident in its recent milestones: from Asia’s first LEGO Botanicals runway collaboration to representing Malaysia at IN2MOTIONFEST 2025 in Jakarta, expanding the nation’s creative footprint across Southeast Asia.
 
At ELEVATION 2025, Malaysia’s brightest design talents were joined by regional names from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Indonesia, embodying MODA’s mission to Elevate, Evolve, and Empower. Across three days of runway showcases, creative dialogues, and exchanges, the event brought together designers, educators, stylists, and fashion students.
 
Day One opened with 20 breast cancer survivors modelling creations by Malaysian designers in partnership with Pink Unity, a moving tribute to courage and resilience. It was followed by the Emerging Designers Runway and installations celebrating Malaysia’s rising creative voices.
 
Day Two spotlighted ready-to-wear collections by Malaysian designers alongside Hong Kong’s Toki Wong of Kowloon City Boy, whose raw, expressive menswear redefined modern masculinity and added an edge of urban emotion to the showcase.
 
Day Three closed with Malaysian couture presentations and a special feature by Kev Yiu from Hong Kong, whose ethereal, pearlised creations brought a touch of celestial elegance to the finale.
 
Beyond the runways, ELEVATION 2025 became a space for creative exchange, featuring voices from across Southeast Asia — Singapore’s Huzer Imram (State Property Fine Jewellery), Indonesia’s Novi Susanti (The Theme), and Malaysians Fedrick Wong (ESMOD Kuala Lumpur) and Andrea Wong (fashion stylist) — reflecting on mentorship, creativity, and purpose in fashion.
 
The momentum carried on at Style Your Way: MODA Bazaar 2.0 at Starhill Bukit Bintang, a celebration of local creativity and connection. As the curtains closed on ELEVATION 2025, MODA set its sights on new collaborations and the next edition, nurturing Malaysia’s creative spirit with heart and purpose.
 
Design the Future. Walk the Now.