CARVING AN IDENTITY
Laying the foundation
“I was always ready to become a fashion entrepreneur,” explained the finely dressed Matthew, whose boyish looks belie a 15-year tenure in fashion retail. “I really enjoy my work, I like talking about it and sharing it with people around me.”
Friendly, gracious and resourceful – these are the qualities Matthew brings with him into the world of fashion. 2015 heralded the very first premium kidswear label, set up by Matthew and his business partner Brian John Yim. Today, they have secured exclusive distribution rights for luxury designers like Kenzo Kids, Paul Smith Junior and Aigner Kids in Malaysia.
An aptitude to fashion
“I discovered fashion in my working journey. I appreciate all my bosses and seniors until today because they had gave me a chance and brought me up. I still keep in touch with them for advice – my goal is to make Malaysia a leading country for luxury kidswear.”
Play with colours
“Colour is always IN for all brands, from couture or ready-to-wear. In formal occasions, men shouldn’t just stick to a black suit and tie. Instead, try something interesting like a metalic gold/silver blazer with black satin or velvet. Colour coordination is great to create a chic silhouette for daily wear. For styling, less is more but put extra effort into details and accessories, in order to stand out.”
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