Yona Yulani Hutari from Limkokwing University wins 'Emerging Designer of the Year' at this year's Stylo Fashion Grand Prix.

The Mercedes-Benz Stylo Fashion Awards Gala took place on March 28 at the decadently decorated Hap Seng Star automobile showroom. Presented by Mercedes-Benz, it coincided with the beginning of the Formula One Grand Prix weekend.

Showcases for the night included designs by Datuk Zang Toi, Bon Zainal, Jovian Mandagie (a Limkokwing University Alumnus), Iliza Ho and Fairuz Ramdan. Each and every one of them presented bold creations.

The night also witnessed the crowning of the much-awaited Emerging Designer of the Year winner. As such, five finalists presented their avant-garde interpretation of fashion using items like plastic bottles, rubbish bags, tubes, polystyrene and strings.

It saw Yona Yuliani Hutari from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology wresting the title. As part of her prize, she will be showcasing at the Mercedes-Benz Stylo Asia Fashion Week later this year.

Yona was also awarded with a cash prize of RM15,000. The money (inclusive of the first and second runners-up, RM10,000 and RM5,000 respectively) was sponsored by My Creative Ventures – a new government’s initiative that supports creative development in the country.

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