Interviewed by RTM - TV2!!

On 21 MAY 2009.
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology.
'Upcoming Malaysian Designer'

EXPOSURE NEEDED......
In collaboration between RTM - TV2 and Limkokwing University, I was given a great opportunity to be interviewed by fashion media of TV2 on an episode of the Upcoming Malaysian Young Designer that will be on TV2 at probably on July.

I was also given a chance to show some garments of my previous collection for the shooting and here are some candid pictures taken:

Me with my DRAPED PANT SKIRTY
Previous collection "Avant Garde vs Batik"

Model: G-wen


Showing garments from two collections


Flipping my portfolio...


Thanks to all TV2 CREWS....
Cant wait to watch...

MODA UNITY SHOW 2009!!

On 30th April 2009.
New Wing, One Utama.

Rico Rinaldi at MODA UNITY SHOW!

It was a great effort by the president of Moda: Gillian Hung to unite all Malaysian Designers and Malaysian Fashion Brand in a very spectacular show at New Wing, One Utama.

Again, all 12 finalist for Mercedes Benz Stylo Young Designer Award presented by MODA had the opportunity to get more expose by the media and fashion viewer. In creating more effortless showpiece, all finalist had a great chance to colabrated with Shu Uemura make up artists and created a dramatic make up.

Here are some of pictures on that 'DESIGNERS NIGHT':

A finale walk

Draping jumpsuit


Limkokwing team:
L-R Satesh, Andy (Students) Rose, Me, Jasmi, Adnan, Irish (Lecturers)

Rico Rinaldi thoughts in THE MALAYSIAN TODAY NEWSPAPER.
Info: www.malaysiantoday.com.my
Posted by malaysiantoday on 2009/5/7 12:23:29

LifeStyle : Youth Trends

WE DICTATE WHAT FASHION FLIES…
Rico Rinaldi , winner of several fashion awards shares his thoughts on the current youth fashion trends.

From your observation, what is the fashion trend among youths today?
Youths today are very creative and they understand the modern style. The current trend among youths is keeping things simple, yet portraying a statement. They love fashion that plays around with the cut, colour, accessories and function. Also, young men are now very metrosexual, some of them look like they’ve stepped out of Marc Jacobs’ ready-to-wear fashion line.

Youths like to wear skinny bold colour jeans, funky printed t-shirt with suspenders. For girls, simple cut high-waisted skirt with plain top plus lots of accessories like heavy necklaces. Besides that, youths also like draping pants or skirts with cowl effect paired with a simple top and flat shoes.

Why do you think this trend is in now?
Because these styles are simply different. Young people are always looking for different things to try on to be the centre attraction. Other than that, these clothes are affordable but look expensive and are easy to mix and match.

What are the changes you’ve noticed in youth’s fashion?
Colours are bolder, yellow, red and blue are in. The silhouette is kept simple but unique with draping effects. They also love to use motifs and prints to bring out unique and funky statements.

What youth fashion shifts or changes do you predict in the near future?
Fashion would be more affordable and individualistic. Youths will start to bring out the unexpected in day-to-day wear, in new and unique ways.

More info at:
http://www.malaysiantoday.com.my/web/modules/news/article.php?storyid=557