THE BORNEO POST
DECEMBER 28, 2007
‘A touch of Sarawak style’ for Mr International 2007
MR INTERNATIONAL 2007: Ong (first row, second right) and Sim (first row, third right)
with the contestants of Mr International 2007 in Edric Ong’s creations.
KUCHING: Contestants in Mr International 2007 to be held in Kuching on Dec 31 will showcase a touch of Sarawak style when they parade men’s wear created by internationally renowned Malaysian designer, Edric Ong.
Pageant organiser from Singapore, Alan Sim, announced that Edric Ong’s creations were chosen due to their unique combination of cultural essence and international style.
There are not many Asian designers who have both traditional and contemporary sensibilities, and Edric is one of them. We are very happy that he has agreed to be the Mr International official couturier this year,” said Sim.
Mr International pageant was founded in 2006 by the organisers of Mr Singapore. Since then, it has become an international event with countless men all over the world vying to be the titleholder.
The winner becomes a modern ambassador of today’s men and is given opportunities to travel the world over, participating in official charity and social events, appearing on television, speaking on a variety of topics, and getting the education, experiences and values to fulfill his career goals.
Mr International contestants who have been in Kuching the past week were at the EO Gallery for their fitting yesterday. They are from 17 nations namely Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Egypt, Greece, Guatemala, India, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, USA, and Venezuela. The current Mr International 2006 is Wissam Hanna of Lebanon.
In a sneak preview, Ong revealed that the outfits were a repertoire of his latest designs that combined silk Iban pua-kumbu, bark cloth and applique, hand-woven rattan, natural dye batik on silks and cotton.
“In the final round when the contestants come out in their swimwear, they will also be showcasing the natural dyed hand painted silk batiks. These designs were a special feature of the recent Kuala Lumpur International Batik Convention,” added Ong.
The Mr International 2007 pageant final will be held in the Sarawak Chamber Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel on Dec 31.
The Borneo Post Online, Malaysia, 28.12.07
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