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KL Fashion Week 2025: What Every Fashion Lover Needs to Know
Kuala Lumpur is about to serve full runway energy. If you’re a Malaysian Gen Z or Millennial who lives for designer drops, creative collabs, and non-stop Insta-worthy moments, KL Fashion Week 2025 is your Super Bowl. From 4 to 10 August, the Esplanade at KLCC Park will transform into Malaysia’s most stylish hotspot, with 29 shows and over 55 designers bringing their A-game.
Whether you’re team streetwear or luxury glam, here’s everything you need to know about the fashion event that’s about to light up your feed.
KL Fashion Week 2025 Lineup: 55 Designers, 29 Shows, Endless Style
The 2025 edition is officially the biggest in KLFW history. From veteran names to breakout stars, this year’s lineup is stacked:
Notable returning brands:
- Rizman Ruzaini
- Farah Khan (in collaboration with The Melium Group)
- Fiziwoo
- Syomirizwa Gupta
- Kit Woo
- Behati
- Tangoo
- Maarimaia
- Hatta Dolmat
- Masyadimansoor
Must-see special shows:
- Moccona Presents Ezzati Amira
- Atelier Fitton
- L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth runway
“KLFW has always been about pushing the Malaysian fashion identity forward. This year, we’re seeing more bold, expressive, and inclusive designs than ever,” says Andrew Tan, founder of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week.
Where It’s All Happening: KLCC Park Becomes a Fashion Playground
Once again, the show returns to the heart of the city at Suria KLCC and KLCC Park. But this year? It’s even sleeker.
What’s new at the venue:
- A custom-built fashion structure at the Esplanade with upgraded arrival halls
- Seating for 500 guests per show
- Massive LED livestream screen for fashion fans who can’t get a seat
- Dedicated activation zones for brand pop-ups and fan experiences
Tip: If you’re not invited to the shows, grab a spot near the LED screen and soak in the energy live.
Rising Stars & Debut Designers to Watch
KLFW 2025 is spotlighting Malaysia’s freshest fashion voices. Keep your eyes peeled for these standout debuts:
- Akmal Hakin – known for gender-fluid silhouettes
- ShazNash – experimental street couture
- Ugly Pretty – youth-driven aesthetic meets fashion rebellion
- HUNTILANAK – horror-meets-haute twist on heritage
- MOKJY – reworking everyday Malaysian identity into statementwear
Plus, the KLFW Designer Search 2024 winners are making their grand debut on the Design to Sustain runway:
- Raja Irfan
- Mei Mei
- Salahuddinhilmi
And for classic glamour lovers, Radzuan Radziwill and Teh Firdaus will present their inaugural KLFW collections.
Game-Changing Fashion Collabs You Can’t Miss
One of the coolest parts of KLFW 2025? The designer collabs. These pairings are fusing tradition with edge, and high fashion with local soul.
This year’s standout collaborations:
- Muni x NKHAN: exploring heritage fabrics and Malaysian identity through a modern lens
- Larney x Afiq M: Larney’s first-ever collab blending feminine silhouettes with Afiq M’s structured elegance
- Ezzati Amira, Mimpikita, Neonate, and Private Stitch: all returning with buzz-worthy collections
“Collaborations allow designers to challenge their norms and reach new audiences,” says Zalika Rahman, fashion editor at StylePulse Malaysia. “KLFW 2025’s pairings are particularly fresh and boundary-pushing.”
