Cover Kavita Sidhu in Farah Khan, Zaida Ibrahim in Jovian Mandagie, Kristine Goh in Celest Thoi, Yong Mei Ling in Jonathan Cheng and Datin Esmila Saruji in Innai Red
Kavita Sidhu in Farah Khan, Zaida Ibrahim in Jovian Mandagie, Kristine Goh in Celest Thoi, Yong Mei Ling in Jonathan Cheng and Datin Esmila Saruji in Innai Red
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While we often spot a drop dead gorgeous Giorgio Armani or Dolce & Gabbana gown on the Tatler Ball red carpet, it's a rare treat when we see our very own local talent being worn by our beloved guests: you. Because local designers don't get enough lovin', here's a brief history of local couture pieces that have graced the Tatler Ball with their beauty.
Above Kavita Sidhu, Dato' Seri Farah Khan and Esha Geneid in Farah Khan designs
Kavita Sidhu, Dato' Seri Farah Khan and Esha Geneid in Farah Khan designs
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2017
2017 was the year where Farah Khan designs were plentiful. Our top three favourites was this slinky gold number on Kavita, a gorgeous artsy print on Dato' Seri Farah Khan herself and a gunmetal silver gown with daring thigh high slit on Esha Geneid.
Above Shen-Tel Lee and Elizabeth Lee-Yong in Jonathan Liang, Lisette Scheers in Melinda Looi X Nala Design and Datin Sri Mary Lourdes and Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran in Bernard Chandran designs
Shen-Tel Lee and Elizabeth Lee-Yong in Jonathan Liang, Lisette Scheers in Melinda Looi X Nala Design and Datin Sri Mary Lourdes and Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran in Bernard Chandran designs
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2017
Although 2017 was mostly dominated by Farah Khan's elegant beaded pieces, there were several others from local designers that caught our eye.
Above Zaida Ibrahim, Angela Karto, Muhaini Mahmud and Datin Nina Ismail Sabri in Jovian Mandagie designs
Zaida Ibrahim, Angela Karto, Muhaini Mahmud and Datin Nina Ismail Sabri in Jovian Mandagie designs
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2016
Silky almost architectural designs - a trait that set apart Dato' Jovian Mandagie's designs reigned supreme in 2016. We are so in love with those exaggerated bows!
Above Gabrielle Tan-Helfman, Datin Seri Linda Chen, Lim Ai San and Kristine Goh in Celest Thoi designs
Gabrielle Tan-Helfman, Datin Seri Linda Chen, Lim Ai San and Kristine Goh in Celest Thoi designs
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2015
Celest Thoi's feminine and classic silhouettes took over the scene in 2015, bringing to mind the sophisticated styles of Hollywood red carpet events.
Above Yong Mei Ling in Jonathan Cheng, Elizabeth Lee-Yong in Jonathan Liang, Raja Jesrina Arshad in Michael Ong and Soo Shea Pin in KK Ng
Yong Mei Ling in Jonathan Cheng, Elizabeth Lee-Yong in Jonathan Liang, Raja Jesrina Arshad in Michael Ong and Soo Shea Pin in KK Ng
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2014
2014 was an eclectic mix of designers ranging from Michael Ong and KK Ng to two very different Jonathans - Jonathan Cheng and Jonathan Liang.
Above Yong Mei Ling in Jonathan Cheng, Datin Esmila Saruji in Innai Red, Gabrielle Tan-Helfman in Celest Thoi and Danielle Graham in Khoon Hooi
Yong Mei Ling in Jonathan Cheng, Datin Esmila Saruji in Innai Red, Gabrielle Tan-Helfman in Celest Thoi and Danielle Graham in Khoon Hooi
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2013
From ethereal gossamer dresses to bold shoulders and sharper silhouettes, 2013's local designers of choice ran the gamut from Innai Red to Khoon Hooi.
