Goa-based Stephany Dsouza to showcase at Malaysia fashion week

Goa-based designer, Stephany Dsouza will be showcasing her designs

at the Mercedes-Benz Stylo Asia Fashion Week (MBAFW) in Malaysia, starting October 20. Known for her exquisite silhouettes, styling and innovative use of fabrics, the designer will display an eclectic blend of drapes and cuts emphasising her signature style.

The three-day event, to be held at Ma-trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur will witness designers from 15 countries and among them, Dsouza is representing India. She plans to celebrate the bold, confident woman of today with a focus on feminine cuts. The planned collection is a mélange of vibrant summer shaded flowy de-constructed dresses and silks, textured gold fabrics.

Dsouza launched her eponymous label in 2011, which was soon retailed at some of the well-known high-end designer stores across India. In 2013, she was selected to showcase her designs in the GenNext category of Lakme Fashion Week, India.

The Mercedes-Benz Stylo Asia Fashion Week is the debut edition collaborating top emerging designers in the one media event, taking place once a year in each Asian host city. The event is a collaboration of 12 official fashion associations across Asia, with the likes of China, Korea, Japan, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam, showcasing their best designers in one central location.