KUALA LUMPUR July 10, 2026 – Couture Fashion Week Malaysia (CFWM) officially launched its highly anticipated 4th Edition of Couture Fashion Week Malaysia & International Gala during a prestigious press conference held on 10 July 2026 at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel.
Under the patronage of Y.A.M. Prince Sulaiman Shah Alhaj ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj, Y.A.M. Tengku Laksamana of the State of Selangor, the main event will take place on 29 August 2026 from 5pm to 11pm at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The occasion underscores the significance of promoting Malaysia as an international destination for couture fashion, luxury lifestyle, and wellness tourism.
The press conference also marked the official launch of the Luxury Wellness Tourism Initiative, a strategic programme designed to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for luxury wellness experiences while creating greater opportunities for collaboration between the fashion, tourism, hospitality, healthcare, and wellness industries.
“Fashion makes people feel good. Wellness helps them stay that way,” said Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, Chairman of European Wellness, highlighting the synergy at the heart of the new initiative.
Another key highlight of the event was the signing of strategic partnership agreements between Couture Fashion Week Malaysia and its partners, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing innovation, creativity, and international cooperation within the fashion and luxury sectors.
CFWM 2026 is expected to bring together international and local designers, models, distinguished guests, industry leaders, business executives, tourism stakeholders, sponsors, strategic partners, members of the diplomatic community, and representatives from local and international media. Organisers anticipate over 500 exclusive guests, including VVIPs, dignitaries, Ministry of Tourism representatives, business leaders, ambassadors, diplomats, celebrities, public figures, supermodels, and high fashion lovers. The showcase will feature collections from 16 international designers and four Malaysian designers, with participating countries including Australia, Russia, France, Malaysia, Morocco, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Japan, and India.
The event is organised by Media Path Productions in collaboration with Paris/Milan Fashion Week and Tokyo Fashion Week. It is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, Y.A.M. Prince Sulaiman Shah Alhaj, and many NGOs and industry leaders including International Women Entrepreneurs Malaysia, Sarawak Ethnic Arts Association, European Wellness, Bina Puri, Jade Heritage Spa, Augment (Makeup and Hairstyle Management), and many others.
VIPs who attended the press conference were:
- Tan Sri Syed Mohd Yusof bin Tun Syed Nasir (Tan Sri Jojo), prominent Malaysian corporate tycoon
- Puan Yasmeen Faezah, Director of Communication Division, Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
- Megan Tan, CEO/Founder of Sompoton Spa Group
- Mr. Ooi Tat Lean, Executive Director of Bina Puri Builders Sdn Bhd
- Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, Chairman of European Wellness
- Datin Norazizah Borhan, President of International Women Entrepreneurs Malaysia, representing Y.A.M. Prince Sulaiman Shah
- Matthew Everson, General Manager of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
- Adjunct Prof. Datuk Seri Garry K.S. Chua, Seri Mahkota Wilayah (S.M.W.), Executive Chairman
- Puan Seri Nisa Bakri, Celebrity Chef and Founder of Nisa Bakri Gourmet & Tepuk Tepung Patisserie
- Mr. Fio Fahmy, Chief Executive Officer of Spora Global Sdn. Bhd.
- Mr. Mathews A. Murray, Malaysian Investment & Partnership Investor
Couture Fashion Week Malaysia is an annual, international fashion platform dedicated to promoting excellence in couture fashion while fostering collaborations across the fashion, luxury, tourism, wellness, and creative industries. Through its annual showcase and international partnerships, the event continues to position Malaysia as a premier destination for global fashion, cultural exchange, and luxury experiences.
For further information:
Couture Fashion Week Malaysia
Email: cfwmkl@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +60 12 262 5920
Web: www.couturefashionweekmalaysia.com
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