Eleen Yong wearing a piee by Low Yen Shan which was inspired by the Japanese theatrical Kabuki mask.

Invited and hosted by Japan Tourism, Low Yen Shan and Thoh Ying Qian represented Limkokwing University as the only foreign student designers, showcasing alongside Mr. Azuma, Si Hoang, Ms. Mina Watanabe, Lin Heng Cheng, and Lai Chan from Vietnam, Taipei, Japan and Singapore. The showcase also featured Japanese universities Osaka Bunka, Tokyo Mode Gakuen, Osaka Mode Gakuen and Marronnie Fashion Academy.

The duo’s collection was inspired by customary Japanese sentiments. Low Yen Shan’s designs were inspired by the Japanese Kabuki mask which has been worn for years for the stylization of drama and elaboration of make-up applied by performers during theater shows and Thoh Ying Qian based her designs on the Japanese fortuity symbol ‘The Khoi Fish’.

Miss Malaysia Universe 2009, finalist Eleen Yong wearing a master piece designed by Thoh Ying Qian, inspired by the famous Japanese fortuity sumbol ‘The Khoi Fish’

It would be the first time a Malaysian private university has showcased in Japan, after a full 12 months for the international university, having showcased in Paris, London and on Kuala Lumpur’s own iconic Petronas Twin Towers.

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology two months ago was given the official title of Malaysia’s University of Innovation by the Ministry of Higher Education and hosts students from 158 countries in campuses in 8 countries.

The School of Fashion and Retail Design also provides certificate programmes and a diploma in Lifestyle Design, focusing on hair and make up, as well as a Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in Fashion and Retail Design.