Zakwan Anuar has always viewed fashion not as a trade, nor a vocation, but as more of a branch of self-expression. He grew up obsessed with fashion design, juggling law school and dreaming of one day to start his own label. Brimming with optimism, he knows that the best thing a piece of clothing can do is to positively transform you into the best version of yourself.
Indeed, this Pahang-born designer has built a reputation for creating clothes combining sleek minimalism, masculinity and elegance – something which he stays true to since starting out in MIFA (Malaysian International Fashion Alliance) 2011 until today, which can be witnessed in his Spring/Summer 2014 collection. The collection consist of 29 different looks which sees him working with materials and fabrics which are completely new to him like stretchable cotton, jacquard, high gloss fabric (resulting in the glittery and shimmery effect), silk and summer wool.
Adding an extra flair to the show, Zakwan formed collaboration with Maatin Shakir, a shoe and bag designer and Goran Kling, accessory designer. A self-taught designer hailing from Miri, Sarawak, Maatin studied Fashion Marketing & Management in Raffles College of Higher Education in Kuala Lumpur and graduated with an advanced diploma in 2012.
Zakwan dedicates this collection to “anyone who loves fashion – those with a strong appreciation for style and creativity”. Visit his official Facebook page for more info or follow him on his Instagram account ( @zakwananuar ) for more updates! 
