Chocolate Cats: hatta dolmat

Award winning local designer Hatta Dolmat unveiled a stunning haute couture Festive Collection at the launch of SK-II's Limited Edition Festive Facial Treatment Essence Collection at the prestigious event at SK-II #Change Destiny Garden in Suria KLCC last week. Not only are the gowns amazing, the flower design on the Facial Treatment Essence bottle is just as pretty.

Just as I was figuring out how my Raya outfit should be fashioned this year, I recieved an invitation from Nik Erwan Roseli, one of the talented 5stars (5 Stars) designers for a showcase of their Raya Collection at KL Tower. The timing could not have been better. I was ready to be inspired!

With Nik Erwan

I have mentioned the 5stars in my Mifa BDA Gala 2010 post. But just to refresh your memory, 5tars is a collaborative team of five designers who have developed a strong bond of friendship and who have supported each other over the years since their days as UiTM graduates. They are now celebrated as emerging young talents who possess unique style and individuality that other young designers can only dream off. They have been awarded many prestigious accolades and are now much sort after by celebrities, famous personalities and even by those who want to be dressed in creative oppulence.

Introducing the 5tars - Rizman Ruzaini, Nik Erwan Roseli, Zery Zamry, Hazwani Osman and Hatta Dolmat.

5stars with their mentor Faizal Hamid (middle)

Rizman Ruzaini

Inspired by 60's Hollywood, the Eid-ul-Fitri at Tiffany's theme had Audrey Hepburn in mind while designing the collection. It is classic yet sophisticatedly modern and luxurious. Targeted at fashionistas, they used Thai silk, Italian tulle, organza and crepe satin with floral inspired embroidery using sequins and diamante.

Fazura

Fatin's pick - I lurv the neckline and detailing and the colour gradation for the skirt is beautiful. This could also look great in purple!

Erra Fazira

Nik Erwan Roseli

Themed Citrus Raya, Nik Erwan's collection draws inspiration from fruits colours, being bold by using three variations of fruit colours in each design. Going back to the classic silhouette of a traditional kurung by using chiffon, Thai silk and taffeta with wooden and stone embellishments, catered for the daring fashion lovers between 18-30 years, shocking colours such as red, orange, blue, pink & turuoise is fun, quirky and out to make a statement complete with that "Look at me" factor.

Fatin's pick - Great colour combination and mix of fabric. The embellishment for the top is perfect for a fun laid back look!

Atilia

Zery Zamry

If you're going for a Royal Raya then Zery's collection might be the one. With modern kurung infused with minimal, simple and casual cut, the full draping tecknique falls perfectly on the body. Using satin silk and chiffon silk in ruby red, aqua marine and topaz yellow, lavishly embroidered with Swarovski stones merely enhances the regalness of the pieces. For the career woman who wants to look stunning.

Fatin's pick - I like the detailing done on the neckline and colour is great for looking chic.

Hazwani Othman

The 1920's and 1930's was when women's fashion began to be more soft, romantic and less restrictive. Hazwani's Raya Romance brings us back to that era by using crepe satin, French lace and chiffon silk with a palette of floral colours such as deep red, lilac, dusty pink, soft peach, yellow, ivory. Catered for sophisticated ladies who loves that feminie touch.

Fatin's pick - It's purple! The tiered skirt gets my vote for looking flirty.

Hatta Dolmat

The traditional kurung is here to stay with a feminine classic cut in Hatta's Kasyaf Classic collection. By using modern fabrics as well as the much loved classics such as brocade, lace, net and chiffon with attention paid to detailing, it gives that sense of a classic and luxurious style. Choosing pastel pallettes such as dusty peach, turquoise, grey, light gold, black and royal blue, it is perfect for the elegant woman who appreciates style.

Fatin's pick - I'm lurving Gold at the moment! This piece is super classy with a great cut and will make heads turn for sure.

After all that, I figured I found one that I like, instead I found many that I love! These designers never fail to bring something new to the table. It really is inpiring to watch their collections everytime.

If you guys like what you see and are looking for some to design a raya outfit just get in touch with the designers. Oh and it's not just limited to raya outfits of course, they design gorgeous dresses for any occasion. They're just that good!

Rizman Ruzaini - http://www.rizmanruzaini.blogspot.com/

Nik Erwan Roseli - http://www.nikerwanroseli.blogspot.com/ or nikerwanroseli@yahoo.com.my

Zery Zamri - http://www.zeryzamri.blogspot.com/

Hazwani Osman - www.facebook.com/hazwaniosman

Hatta Dolmat - http://www.hattadolmat.blogspot.com/

The BDA Gala (Bumiputera Designers Association) @ Malaysia International Fashion Week, just keeps getting better every year. Just when I thought last year's showcase was brilliant, this year's was super fantastic!!

I was there to cheer on Nik Erwan Roseli! Much lurv!! But was a bit disappointed when I found out that Amir Luqman wasn't part of the BDA Gala this year.

This year's Gala had a 90's celebrity for its theme. The big names of the 90's were muses for the designers. They're still looking good!

Host for the evening - Dino

Bon Zainal

Dubbed the Debonair Designer in mens' suits, he also introduced a few pieces of womens' suits that evening. The cut and silhouette of each piece was sophisticated and classic.

Hattan opened for Bon Zainal

Womens' suit never looked so sexy!

Was there a reason for the bare torso? :P

Amir Luqman for Bon Zainal!!

According to AL, BZ's suits are the only mens' suits he wears. And never leave home without the 6 inch bling heels! Super stylish!

Amir Luqman & Bon Zainal

Von Jolly Couture

This homegrown couture batik house displayed colourful, flirty and sexy pieces. Batik evening gowns have gone international!

Lurv the short dress with train design.. hot!!

Tini (L)

Thanuja (R) muse for Von Jolly Couture

5tars (5 Stars)

Is a clique of five UITM bred fashion designers. They've been friends since way back, supporting, encouraging & creating healthy competition. The formation of 5tars adds variety to Malaysian fashion industy and is an epitome of new generation designers.

Zery Zamry

Touted as the next new fashion icon of Malaysia. Lurv the foxey headgear concept! It makes the designs stand out even more. Glamorous!

Rozita Che Wan muse for Zery Zamry

Nik Erwan Roseli

Quite a new name in the industry with so much flare and talent. Nik Erwan's collection was bold, different and exquisite!! The colours used were eye catching, the prints stunning and each individual piece was perfectly paired.

Lurv the colour

Laid back glamour

A Queen with spunk

Look at the skirt!! Super cute!!

Classic simplicity

Daring combination of prints that works!

Colours, beautiful! The jacket is so feminine chic.

♥ My fave!!! ♥

A simple top paired with a mermaid skirt

Effortlessly Fabulous

Deanna Yussof muse for Nik Erwan

♥ her dress too!

Hatta Dolmat

With "Princesa" (Spanish for Princess) as the theme, he drew inspiration from outfits worn by the late Princess Diana. Pieces from this collection are bound to make you feel regal.

Purple!! Lurv the colour!

Lurv the flower detailing, especially down the back.

Erra Fazira muse for Hatta Dolmat

Rizman Ruzaini

Nothing screams Glamour more than 1940's Hollywood. ♥ the lace and frills. Soo Movie Starr!

Azura (L) for Rizman Ruzaini

Seriously lurv the black dress (L)!!

I want one of those!

Ziana Zain muse for Rizman Ruzaini

Hazwani Osman

His collection instilles a delicate sense of feminism. Charming!

Sofea Jane muse for Hazwani Osman

The red dress is so flirty!

The white dress on Tini (L) has a lovely silhouette

The 5 Stars & Their Muses

Kanchana Thalpawila

An established Sri Lankan designer also showcased her collection which was inspired by Fire.

The striped dress (L) really makes a statement

Lurving the neckline on the long dress

Sharifah Kirana

One of the top fashion designers in Malaysia. Amongst one of the few Malaysian designers whose designs have made its way to Harrods, London. Kirana showcased 32 pieces that evening! With beautiful designs and style it was wonderful to watch.