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
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
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.
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Kavita Sidhu, Dato' Sri Farah Khan and Esha Geneid in Farah Khan designs
Above Kavita Sidhu, Dato' Seri Farah Khan and Esha Geneid in Farah Khan designs

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.

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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
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

2017

Although 2017 was mostly dominated by Farah Khan's elegant beaded pieces, there were several others from local designers that caught our eye.

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Zaida Ibrahim, Angela Karto, Muhaini Mahmud and Datin Nina Ismail Sabri in Jovian Mandagie designs
Above Zaida Ibrahim, Angela Karto, Muhaini Mahmud and Datin Nina Ismail Sabri in Jovian Mandagie designs

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!

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Gabrielle Tan-Helfman, Datin Seri Linda Chen, Lim Ai San and Kristine Goh in Celest Thoi designs
Above Gabrielle Tan-Helfman, Datin Seri Linda Chen, Lim Ai San and Kristine Goh in Celest Thoi designs

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.

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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
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

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.

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Yong Mei Ling in Jonathan Cheng, Datin Esmila Saruji in Innai Red, Gabrielle Tan-Helfman in Celest Thoi and Danielle Graham in Khoon Hooi
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

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.

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