Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2026 guide
Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) is making its return with its 14th edition, from 3rd to 9th August 2026, transforming the Esplanade at KLCC Park in Malaysia’s capital city into a runway for over 50 Malaysian designers and labels.
Read on to find out more about the upcoming fashion week:
What to expect at KLFW 2026
The theme for KLFW 2026 is Destination: Home Ground, bringing Malaysian fashion back to its roots, while exploring how the country’s culture can move alongside contemporary design. The show gathers over 50 Malaysian designers and brands, both emerging talents and established names alike, who will unveil their latest collections.
Image credit: KLFW via website
The theme will extend beyond the clothes on the runway. Located at the Esplanade in KLCC Park, KLFW’s custom-built show space will feature a monochromatic facade inspired by archival batik prints from Yayasan Sabah, while its all-white interior will be centred around an hourglass-inspired runway.
Image credit: KLFW via website
KLFW 2026 will also revive its Fashion Forward Batik Malaysia segment in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026. Supported by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, the segment will showcase 30 looks by 10 Malaysian designers, made exclusively using batik sourced from East and West Malaysia.
KLFW events that the public can catch
Although the runway shows are mostly invite-only, each presentation will be screened live on a large outdoor LED screen at the Esplanade. This means visitors around KLCC Park can watch the latest collections make their runway debuts without scoring a seat inside the show space.
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Members of the public can also join fashion festivities through a series of activities held at Suria KLCC. The main public highlight is the curated Jom Malaysia pop-up, which spotlights homegrown fashion and local entrepreneurs. Visitors can also check out styling displays by fashion students at Isetan KLCC and a visual exhibition by Moccona featuring creatives from across the fashion industry.
What is the schedule for KLFW 2026?
Here is the complete KLFW 2026 schedule:
3rd August (Mon):
- 2pm: PLAZÄ, Nanalyana and Asyraf Arrif
- 4pm: Muni x Jeff Yeong, Inisaya by Jeffery Goh and Shaznash
- 7pm: Suria KLCC presents RR by Rizman Ruzaini
- 9.30pm: Rizman Ruzaini
4th August (Tue):
- 3pm: Zero To Ten, Double U by Jimmy Wong and What To Wear
- 6pm: Isetan x KLFW presents Super Structure, Uglypretty, 99%Angel and CDH
- 9pm: Zachrin Jaafars, Uzair Shoid and Teh Firdaus
5th August (Wed):
- 12pm: Raja Irfan and Akmal Hakim
- 3pm: EMRI, Outdwell and TaguwaruwA
- 6pm: Panasonic Beauty presents Fashion Starts At The Scalp by Min Luna
- 9pm: Bolon presents Kit Woo
6th August (Thur):
- 12pm: KPDN presents Fashion Forward Batik Malaysia
- 3pm: Sharifah Kirana, Tanoti and Hasz Hishaam
- 6pm: Variante, Atelier Prive Melson and Ashley Kapas
- 9pm: Huntilanak, Phyn Studio and Nerdunit
7th August (Fri):
- 12pm: L’Oréal Professionnel presents iNOA Maison of Pro
- 3pm: Tomei presents Fuza by Fuzana Mokhtaza
- 6pm: Cultured by Todak
- 9pm: Daia presents Fiziwoo
8th August (Sat):
- 12pm: Maglifestyle, Laguna Sydney and Jimmy Lim
- 3pm: Moccona presents Zaimi Zulkafli
- 5pm: Woo Brothers, Corak and Fairuz Ramdan
- 7pm: Syomirizwa Gupta and Atelier Fitton
- 9.30pm: Omoda | Jaecoo presents Behati
9th August (Sun):
- 12pm: Private Stitch and Neonate
- 3pm: The Royal Invite by Radzuan Radziwill
- 6pm: Bev C and Masyadi Mansoor
- 9.30pm: Hatta Dolmat
Designers to look out for at KLFW 2026
Alongside established names, KLFW 2026 will introduce several upcoming designers to its runway for the first time. From heritage craftsmanship to performance-wear, these emerging labels are bringing distinctly different perspectives to Malaysian fashion.
PLAZÄ by Anisah Farid
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Anisah Farid’s interest in fashion began while watching seamstresses work in her father’s hometown of Pontian, Johor. The London College of Fashion alumna later founded PLAZÄ to create clothing that brings heritage textiles together with contemporary craftsmanship.
For their KLFW debut, PLAZÄ will present a collection inspired by the delicate shape of a lily. The designs will feature handcrafted Nyonya embroidery created with artisans from Penang and Kelantanese songket reimagined through modern silhouettes.
Super Structure by Chan Man Chien
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Multidisciplinary artist Chan Man Chien will officially launch Super Structure at KLFW 2026. The performance-wear label was inspired by the relationship between dancers, their costumes, and the stories they communicate through movement.
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Designed for what Chan calls the “arthletic” body, a term combining artistic expression with athletic ability, Super Structure uses quick-dry, high-stretch fabrics to create elegant silhouettes suited to ballet and contemporary dancers.
EMRI by Emran Rijal
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Founded in 2021, EMRI promotes the idea of a shared wardrobe by creating clothing that isn’t restricted by traditional fashion categories.
Its founder, Emran Rijal, is a self-taught designer who began working in fashion as a teenager. Now 26, he will bring EMRI to the KLFW runway for the first time, marking a new chapter for a label steadily establishing its voice in Malaysia’s fashion scene.
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While KLFW continues to welcome emerging talent, several designers have returned year after year to help define the event and bring Malaysian fashion to a wider audience.
Rizman Ruzaini
Founded by designers Rizman Nordin and Ruzaini Jamil, Rizman Ruzaini has become one of Malaysia’s most recognisable luxury fashion houses. The label is known for its glamorous eveningwear, intricate detailing and statement-making silhouettes.
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Its longstanding contribution to Malaysian fashion earned Rizman Ruzaini the Outstanding Achievement Award and Brand of the Year title at the 2023 Kuala Lumpur Fashion Awards. Its return to KLFW 2026 continues a relationship with the platform that has helped introduce the house’s work to audiences beyond Malaysia.
Fiziwoo
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Founded by designers Hafizi Radzi Woo and Izree Kai Haffiz, Fiziwoo is known for dramatic womenswear that plays with volume, texture and unconventional silhouettes. The label was also named Womenswear Designer at the 2023 Kuala Lumpur Fashion Awards.
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This year, Fiziwoo will expand its universe with the debut of Woo Brothers, its new menswear label. The launch marks a new chapter for the established house as it moves beyond the womenswear collections for which it has become known.
Syomirizwa Gupta
Image credit: Raffles Kuala Lumpur via website
Syomirizwa Gupta has become a recurring name on the KLFW calendar, known for collections that use expressive colours, detailed craftsmanship and strong visual storytelling.
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His previous KLFW presentations have drawn inspiration from literature, nature and cultural influences, transforming these references into theatrical runway collections.
Experience Malaysian fashion’s biggest week at KLFW 2026
A lot of stories can be told through fashion and the way people choose to dress.
KLFW 2026 gives Malaysian designers a platform to tell these stories through batik, embroidery, performancewear and contemporary silhouettes. Whether you are watching the shows on the outdoor screen or exploring the public activities at Suria KLCC, take this opportunity to discover the people behind the clothes and their stories.
Cover image adapted: @plazakualalumpur via Instagram, KLFW via Website