Southeast Asia’s Most Stylish Stars Gather for Elie Saab and H&M

What happens when you bring Southeast Asia’s most stylish personalities into one room? For starters, you get a glimpse of the star power that the region has cultivated through its thriving entertainment industries. And with the Philippines among the countries represented, there’s a sense of pride in seeing our own personalities share the guest list with some of Asia’s most recognizable names.

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That designer bringing everyone together, of course, is Elie Saab, whose elaborate eveningwear has graced Hollywood’s biggest red carpets. This time, the Lebanese couturier has brought his signature glamour to H&M through a collection of ready-to-wear and accessories, complete with intricate embellishments and elegant tailoringTailoringThe craft of cutting, shaping, and fitting garments, especially suits, jackets, and trousers, precisely to the body. Good tailoring relies on structure, proportion, and careful hand and machine work, andGo to Tailoring Glossary. Kuala Lumpur played host to the Southeast Asian preview, where guests from the region gathered to celebrate the collaboration.

With Filipino personalities joining their counterparts from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, the gathering made for an exciting look at the region’s celebrity scene. Take a look at who attended the Elie Saab and H&M Kuala Lumpur celebration.

Photos courtesy of H&M, Photographed by SAUFI NADZRI

Anya Oxyn

Senior Fashion Writer

Formerly a stylist who immersed herself intimately within the Philippine fashion circuit for over three years, Anya has refined her transformative, hands-on experience into an insightful voice for MEGA Asia as a Senior Fashion Writer.

Her editorial pursuit possesses three facets: her time as an essayist during her education at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, her extensive experience in digital media and strategic storytelling, and her belief that fashion has a beating heart deeply intertwined with art, culture, society, and humanity itself that is worth uncovering.

Anya’s versatile pen spans a dynamic range of subjects, including emerging local designers, global luxury houses, beauty trends, film and television fashion analysis, cultural op-eds, major events, and beyond.

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