Style Series is a series of events organised to share fashion concepts and empower emerging new talents in Southeast Asia and Europe.
The first of its event, Style Series Episode 1: China Rouge was held on Jan 27 at Chabo Dine and Bar.
And this time, the fashion event showcased a spectacular Chinese New Year Collection to raise funds for Miss World Malaysia’s Indigenous Digital Outreach Program (IDOP).
The Miss World Malaysia 2019 titleholder, Larissa Ping Liew explained that she collaborated with Kuching-based community building organisation to start IDOP.
She said, “One of the main reasons why I joined Miss World was because Miss World focuses so much on reaching out to people, especially underprivileged children around the world. Hence, I’ve collaborated with the Champions to run programs around the rural areas of Sarawak called the IDOP.”
IDOP’s first project was held in October 2018 where Liew and her team reached out to the Penan community nearby Long Seridan. There, they brought in computers, painted murals around the school, fixed their fans and lights as well as organised motivational sessions for the students.
“Why children in the rural areas?” Liew said, “We realised that there is a major education gap between the rural community and urban folk.”
According to the 20-year-old beauty queen, not many rural youth enjoy good quality education or have the opportunity to further their tertiary studies and change their status quo.
She continued, “Being there to experience the lifestyle of the children has motivated my team and I to do more this year.”
With funds raised from Style Series Episode 1, Liew and her team are hoping to reach out to ten different villages this year around Sarawak.
About Style Series
Style Series was founded by Geraldine Sim, Wong Kai Lee and Roselyn Ling.
The main aim of Style Series events is to connect designers through fashion, while fostering a community of collaboration and inspiration.
For its debut, the events featured collection from Yacutha Borneo, Romyda KL, TeeCode, Wynka, Rozie Khan, Mastuli Khalid, Emil Hamlyn and Melor.
There were 40 looks featured on the runaway with celebrity model Amber Chia took the closing spot for the fashion show.
