ModelStyle Magazine Nov/Dec 2015 | Page 32

Spotlight on Designer Style After graduating from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York city, Pearly Wong returned to Kuala Lumpur and launched her eponymous label in 2012. Winning “My Fashion Pitch” by My Creative Ventures; a Malaysian government investment arm to spur Malaysia’s creative industry; leading to extended exposure in mainstream media. Launched in 2012, the debut Pearly Wong collection was shown to a select crowd of buyers and fashion insiders. Gaining positive exposure after the launch of the label, Pearly Wong followed up by showing at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in 2013 to an enthusiastic crowd of mainstream media. The brand aesthetic and ideals are ingrained in every garment produced – wearable, unisex, ethically conscious handmade clothing. 32