Modernizing Malaysian Couture

Adeline Choong | Sara Jamaludin | Emma Chong-Johnston

23-Sep-17 11:00

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The road to international success is never a smooth one and Sara Jamaludin knows this as she’s no stranger to the arduous path. Her label, Sara J, is a purveyor of high-class muslimah fashion and represents the headstrong woman who would do anything for what she believes in. This week, she talks to us about her journey to bring Malaysian couture to the global stage: New York’s Couture Fashion Week. Later, Emma Chong Johnston talks eclectic, unconventional style with the statement earrings trend.

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Tags: Sara Jamaludin, Sara J, Couture Fashion Week 2017, New York City, Style file, local designers, songket

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