Chris Wan, Pearly Wong (third from left) and Richard Towle (far right) with the refugee artisans from Pakistan smiling for the camera after the show.

Supported by Swiss watchmaker Corum and the United Nations Refugee Agency, the Sze Women of Hope Fashion Show saw bold, billowy garments designed by Pearly Wong and sewn by refugee artisans from Pakistan and Myanmar.

While refugess are often invisible and isolated due to reasons beyond their control, the Malaysian designer is providing them with vocational training plus a platform for them to sell their products.

Guests ran the gamut from UNHCR representatives Richard Towle and Brian Gorlick to restaurateur Lynn Siew.

Photos: Shaffiq Farhan

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Photo 1 of 21 Chris Wan, Pearly Wong (third from left) and Richard Towle (far right) with the refugee artisans from Pakistan smiling for the camera after the show.
Photo 2 of 21 Chloe Chin, Philip Leong and Andrea Chua
Photo 3 of 21 Fancy Goh, Lyndia Lee and Rachel Yap
Photo 4 of 21 Ethan Chu
Photo 5 of 21 Evangelin Yan and Cherrie Mun
Photo 6 of 21 Elaine Tan, Tania Tan and Teresa Thian
Photo 7 of 21 Ereena Jefri and Tym Fatimah
Photo 8 of 21 Martin Puchrik, Ivan Bubalo, Piotr Leopold and Gabriel Soriono
Photo 9 of 21 Addy Chia and Shumin Lee
Photo 10 of 21 Michelle Chai and Lyn Siew
Photo 11 of 21 Tengku Syahmi, Qristina Lim and Jimmy Ong
Photo 12 of 21 A cultural performance by young Burmese dancers kicks off the show
Photo 13 of 21 Mark Tan and Joan Tan
Photo 14 of 21 Nick Fong and Cassey Gan
Photo 15 of 21 Inez Zouaoui and Edwin Jacquez
Photo 16 of 21 Michelle Pong, Michelle Ooi and Lina Ooi
Photo 17 of 21 Marth Maier and Ron Sparling of Manza Charities
Photo 18 of 21 Daphne Charice, Jane Chuck, NaNa, Ash, Cherrie Mun and Evangeline Yan
Photo 19 of 21 A model from Attitude Models & Production in a Pearly Wong creation
Photo 20 of 21 Bold, billowy designs made up the Pearly Wong Sze Women of Hope collection
Photo 21 of 21 Tailored to the Malaysian market, the collection is made from light, breathable fabric.