The 28th Congress of Federation of Asian Master Tailors (FAMT 2024) returns to Malaysia, bringing together over 300 master tailors, designers, and fashion enthusiasts from 6 European and 10 Asian countries.
Organized by the Federation of Tailors’ Guilds Malaysia, this congress aims to showcase individual skills and talents and promote exchanges among industry professionals from different countries.
YBhg. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, Deputy Chairman, Board of Directors Tourism Malaysia pointed out that many industries, including the tailoring industry, are not only contributors to the country’s economic development and labor market but also valuable and meaningful sources of industrial history and cultural
heritage.
“I believe that most people in these industries are self-reliant entrepreneurs or have inherited their businesses from their ancestors. They undoubtedly have their own stories of struggle and experiences. These stories and experiences can serve as good lessons or reference materials for the younger generation, especially those who aspire to start or expand their businesses.”
Yeoh suggested that relevant government departments consider producing documentaries about the struggles and business management of these industries, to be used as supplementary teaching materials for students in schools and universities.
Yeoh made these remarks at the opening ceremony of the 28th Congress Federation of Asian Master Tailors. Distinguished guests in attendance included the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communications, YBhg. Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Bin MD Isa, President of Federation of Tailors Guilds Malaysia, Sam Ng Teck Yau, Secretary General of the Federation of Asian Master Tailors, Takeshi Asaka, President of the World Federation of Master Tailors, Gaetano Aloisio, Principal of Savile Row Bespoke Academy, London, Prof Andrew M Ramroop OBE, and Organizing Chairman of 28 th Congress FAMT KL, Gen Ng.
The opening of FAMT 2024 marks the start of a Five-day event filled with exciting activities, including seminars, international fashion shows, international master cutting competitions, junior master cutting competitions, and the Golden Scissors competition. These events promise to inspire and foster growth among tailoring professionals both domestically and internationally, further promoting the development and innovation of the tailoring industry.
On the other hand, Sam Ng Teck Yau expressed hope that in the future, the association can collaborate with the Malaysian government and tailoring professionals from various Asian countries to realize the “Fashion & Design Hub”proposed by Yeoh Soon Hin.
“If this hub is successfully established, it means we have created a large business platform for the tailoring, fashion, and design industries, to expand the market and enhance the visibility of our country’s tailoring, design, and fashion industries.”
Gen Ng revealed that the conference has specially arranged a fashion show to showcase Malaysia’s most representative and unique Batik, Kebaya, and Songket garments, allowing everyone to experience the beauty of Malaysian clothing culture.
“This fashion show will not only display our traditional costume features but will also be presented in an innovative way, with influential leaders (KOLs) and models performing on a street stage, which will undoubtedly be a highlight of the conference.”
One of the highlights of the 28th Congress Federation of Asian Master Tailors will be an attempt to create a record in the Malaysia Book of Records for the largest number of people walking in suits. On August 5, 500 participants and 20 key opinion leaders (KOLs) will start from the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and walk to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, creating a grand event of the Kuala Lumpur International Fashion Walk. The public is welcome to join.
The successful hosting of FAMT 2024 demonstrates our country’s commitment to promoting bespoke tailoring, encouraging industry collaboration, and showcasing new talents on the global stage.
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