1 / 1
Members of Malaysia Official Designers Association (MODA) are using their dressmaking skills to make much-needed PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) gear for hospitals
Led by newly appointed president Melinda Looi, MODA has joined the fight against the pandemic by pledging to make hospital gowns for as long as they are needed during this crisis. In an interview with New Straits Times, Looi said that she was driven into action after receiving many calls and messages from the fashion design community about their desire to help the frontliners of this fight.
See also: You Can Also Help Healthcare Workers & Frontliners Via These 5 Fundraising Efforts
Above Khoon Hooi cutting the material to make hospital gowns (Photo: Courtesy of MODA)
Khoon Hooi cutting the material to make hospital gowns (Photo: Courtesy of MODA)
1 / 1
Working in partnership with FashionValet, the PPE Fund Raising campaign was launched to appeal for donations to buy non-woven hospital standard material to make the hospital gowns. Each roll costs RM3,800 and is enough for 600 gowns. MODA is also working with Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMARET) who will assist in distributing the gowns to the latter's network of hospitals.
See also: Bvlgari Hand Gels & More: Luxury Brands Joining The Fight Against Covid-19
The designers helping this cause are:
- Dato Radzuan Radziwill
- Khoon Hooi
- Celest Thoi
- Alia Bastamam
- InnaiRed
- Jimmy Lim
- Key Ng
- You Sheng
- Keith Kee
- Kit Woo
- Fizzi Woo
- Mimpikita
- Nurita Harith
- Brian Khoo
- Justin Yap
- Michael Ooi
- SML Fashion School
- Dwen Raha
- Eleusis Bridal
- Neelofa
- Dato Rizalman Ibrahim
Earlier, designer Celest Thoi, on behalf of MODA, has also helped to distribute latex gloves, masks and shoe covers to Hospital Kuala Lumpur and health clinics in the Klang Valley.
Go to MODA's official Instagram for details on how to make a donation.
Topics
Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
