KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — For Raya this year, renowned local designer Melinda Looi is paying tribute to all kebaya creators. Hence, the Melinda Looi Raya 2024 capsule collection features various styles and combinations for today’s trend of ready-to-wear kebayas. In keeping with the rich culture of Malaysia, the Cabaya range highlights youthful versions of … Read more
PARIS, March 6 ― On the last day of Paris Fashion Week yesterday, Chanel took a trip to the seaside for a show dedicated to the place where its famous founder launched her first boutique. The show began with a short ad starring Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz ― a tribute to classic 1960s French … Read more
MUTANG-BILATERAL (CAMBODIAN PM)/BM (WITH PIX) Advertisement KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet today paid a courtesy call on Dewan Negara President Datuk Mutang Tagal and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul at Parliament today. Hun Manet and his delegation also spent about 10 minutes observing the proceedings of the House … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — When Portfolio Hair Studio opened in KL last year, it launched its own collection titled Elements which best expressed the founding team’s creativity. “Building upon the success of our inaugural collection, we now present Elements 2.0 Valentine’s Edition,” said William Wong, who co-founded the hair salon with Junn Ng, Mike … Read more
NEW YORK, Feb 10 — As his red, white and blue mainstay prepares to turn 40, Tommy Hilfiger paid tribute to New York as a leading character in his journey to the design big-time as the city’s fashion week got underway. To a hip-hop and disco-heavy soundscape curated by DJ Questlove evocative of the city’s … Read more
PARIS, Jan 20 — Dior paid homage to ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev yesterday, with a menswear collection inspired by stage costumes and presented on an elaborate moving set. Designer Kim Jones told AFP he was influenced by “the spirit of performance” to create stage-wear that could create “an extravaganza at home”. To the stirring brass … Read more
DAVOS, Jan 17 — The rich and famous are paying top dollar for a place at this week’s Davos summit but heiress Marlene Engelhorn is on the other side of the fence at the glitzy Swiss resort, demanding that they pay more in taxes. The 31-year-old is also pursuing an ambitious plan to pay people … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 ― Former Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy managed to pay a total of RM1.52 million to independent preacher Dr Zakir Naik for defaming him. Speaking to reporters, lawyer Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader who confirmed the matter said the amount was transferred into the solicitor’s account on November 17 following … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 – As the sun goes down, the good people of KL come out to play, to eat and to laugh, with options that stretch far beyond restaurants and bars. It’s an exciting time for many cafes and bakeries in the city, swapping cutesy brunch items for ambitious dinner dishes, some with … Read more
BAGHDAD: Iraq has paid its last war reparations to Kuwait more than 30 years since the invasion of the Gulf country by former autocrat Saddam Hussein, officials said Thursday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
