Berita Kampus

Fashion of Fantasy

Fantasy came alive at the first ever fashion show by Year 2 students of Diploma in Fashion Design. With eye-catching and trend-setting designs, the students wowed the attendees at the event which was aptly themed FANTASION. As models strutted the catwalk, photographers happily clicked away to their hearts’ content.

It was a proud moment for the pioneer batch of TAR College Fashion Design students. A lot of hard work went on behind the scenes to make the show a success and it was all worth it.

“It’s definitely a good feeling seeing our creations up there on the stage,” said Grace Chung Siang Yi, one of the students. “We have put in so much heart and soul. The lecturers definitely helped us a lot. They went through every process and taught us how to make our designs more suitable for people to wear and more marketable.”

Grace and her fellow course mates had previously designed the attire worn by the contestants of the Freshie King and Queen during the 2005 Orientation Odyssey. More recently, they participated in the MODA (Malaysian Official Designers Association) Unity Show in March 2006.

This time, the students had less than two months to work on their designs where they researched on fabrics, patterns, colour schemes and accessories; designed their name cards, logos, price tags and packaging; and prepared business plans with reports. All their work was exhibited at the fashion show.

“Designers must know how to do business plans, write proposals and market their designs,” said Norma Norell,

Stunning student creations on display.

president of Elite Model Management Malaysia and leading image consultant for celebrities and major companies. “What you are designing must be focused on the market.”

She found the student designs interesting and gave many pointers to the students on how to improve their designs and techniques.

“The advice given by Norma Norell was very constructive,” said Grace Chung. “I feel that I still have a lot more to learn, and I have decided to continue my studies into the Advanced Diploma.”

Norma Norell expects to see even more impressive designs from the students with the right guidance from the College in their two years of Advanced Diploma.

“Always be open, then you can improve yourself,” she advised the students. “Open up, observe more and you’ll see more.”

Ms Norma Norell (left) offers valuable tips to student designer Peter Teng (right).

Moment of pride for Grace Chung (second from right) as her parents are present to lend their support.

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