A team of first-year students from the Bachelor in Fashion Design with Marketing (Honours) programme has won the Best Influential Fashion Designer award at the Fashion for Her competition.
Showcasing their designs under the theme “Ibu Zain: The Legacy of Grace,” the team secured a RM3,000 cash prize, marking a historic achievement at the inaugural competition.
The winning team members are Muhammad Zaki Kamarul Arifin, Nur Danisha Abd Aziz, Adilah Syifa’ Ismail, Nur Ain Saba’ah Saidin, Mohamad Syarif Malek, Ashabul Khafi Mohd Hami, and Nur Zakiah Tun Ahmad Nasri.
“Competing against five teams—three of which advanced to the semi-finals—FASH MIDI stood out with its exceptional creativity and technical excellence.
“Despite being a newcomer in fashion education, FASH MIDI has quickly gained recognition, competing alongside well-established institutions.
“This victory underscores the division’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and making an impact in the industry,” the division stated.
For context, FASH MIDI is a newly established division at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Italy Design Institute (UniKL MIDI), specialising in key areas of the fashion industry.
Organised by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in collaboration with Muslim World BIZ (MWB), Secretariat Leadership Ibu Zain, and Kelab Ikon Malaysia (IKON), the Fashion for Her competition celebrates the contributions of women in fashion and the arts.
The festival was officially launched by the Deputy Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, YB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad who also presented the awards.
