Most fashion savvy individuals in Malaysia will likely be familiar with the street style-inspired and unique garments crafted by the eponymous Joe Chia label. For the Kelantanese and Raffles alumnus, fashion is tackled by being experimental, whether it’s via hand stitching or the materials used, to create distinctive yet functional outfits that possess strong urban qualities.
Joe’s more recent creations maintain their contemporary edge as evidenced in his Episode 02 collection. Many of these avant-garde designs have flowy and airy silhouettes, while the colours tend to be earthy hues with beige, grey, ivory and splashes of taupe prominent throughout the collection. While the colours aren’t bold, the unconventional silhouettes allow the attires to be eye-popping nonetheless.
Other than the flowy and oversized silhouettes, the collection is accompanied by traditional trousers and a twist on athletic wear. It’s notable how Episode 02 stays modern while overtly borrowing influences from traditional Chinese clothing.
The sophisticated collection was showcased rather recently in his annual celebration and showcase called The Episode Series at Axis Business Campus, Petaling Jaya on 29th April 2016. Just a week prior to that, Joe Chia had the honour of showcasing his collection at the Vietnam International Fashion Week – Men’s & Women’s Spring Summer 2017 Preview in Gem Centre, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Here’s a look at his showcase during the Vietnam International Fashion Week 2016:
Stay up to date on any creations this local fashion virtuoso has in store by keeping tabs on his official website.
