.RICO RINALDI . fashion designer.

Farah & Hafis

2012-02-01T08:18:00.000-08:00

Wedding attires by Rico Rinaldi

Thank You Farah and Hafis

Love

Rico

Farhanna & Hazrin

2012-01-19T09:33:00.000-08:00

Wedding attire by Rico Rinaldi

All dresses by Rico Rinaldi

Thank You Farhanna and Hazrin

Photo by hafizudin hamdan

Love,

Rico

Shira & Stop

2012-01-19T08:49:00.000-08:00

Wedding attire by Rico Rinaldi

Thank you Shira and Stop.

Love,
Rico

EH! Editorial: August 2011

2011-12-22T00:27:00.000-08:00

‘Eksotika Raya’ featuring model Deanna Ibrahim photographed by Bibo Aswan.

Styled with Rico Rinaldi's 'statement shoes'

Love,
Rico

Wawa & Ashraf

2011-12-16T23:48:00.000-08:00

Wedding and engagement attires by Rico Rinaldi

Thank You WAWA and ASHRAF!

Photo by Afnan Omar
Love,

Rico

Malaysia International Fashion Week 2011

2011-11-19T21:47:00.000-08:00

Rico Rinaldi at Islamic Fashion Festival of MIFW11.
After a successful showcase of the latest collection for Islamic Fashion Festival at JW Marriott, again IFF brings you some of the big names of this Islamic wear designers such RR of Radzuan Radziwill, TAS IMAN of Tom Abang Saufi, Pink Jambu, Adnan Hassan and not to mention Rico Rinaldi to showcase at MIFW on 23rd Nov at 11am....

and We are giving away 20 tickets to you!!!

Simple! WRITE A POST ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE RICO RINALDI KUALA LUMPUR by writing 'I WANT TO WATCH ISLAMIC FASHION FESTIVAL' and will pass you a pair of tickets on that day!!

Love,
Rico

Nadiah & Azren

2011-11-05T02:30:00.000-07:00

September 4th 2011
Wedding attire by Rico Rinaldi

Love,
Rico

Raihana & Alif

2011-10-20T04:17:00.000-07:00

October 12 2011:
Wedding attire by Rico Rinaldi

Thank You Rai =)

More photos: mohdrazali.com

Love,
Rico

Berita Harian : Citarasa Antarabangsa.

2011-10-14T00:05:00.000-07:00

Previously interviewed by Berita Harian Newspaper on my winning award at Festival Fesyen Kuala Lumpur for the award of Anugerah Pereka Muda Terbaik 2011.

Oleh Nor Affizar Ibrahim

WOW! Cantiknya...saya suka! Disambut dengan riak wajah ceria, berulang kali perkataan itu diucapkan Rico Rinaldi Tono apabila melihat hasil kerja jurugambar profesional, Latiff Napoleon-Johari.

Pereka muda itu mengakui, awalnya berasa kerdil tetapi teruja dan seronok dapat bekerjasama dengan kru profesional dalam sesi penggambaran foto diaturkan khusus untuknya itu. Perasaan itu tidak dapat sembunyikan sebaik saja menatap satu persatu gambar siap dirakamkan.

Dek kekaguman melihat hasil kerja jurugambar fesyen terkemuka United Kingdom itu, senyuman tidak lekang daripada wajah anak muda itu, sekali gus membayangkan rasa puas hatinya.

Rico, 24, diberi peluang mengadakan penggambaran foto di London selain mengikuti kursus jangka pendek di London College of Fashion selepas kejayaannya memenangi Pereka Muda Terbaik Anugerah Pereka Tenun Berita Harian (APTBH) sempena FFKL 2011, anjuran Unit Wanita, Julai lalu.

Bagi Rico, pengalaman menjalani penggambaran di kota fesyen itu satu peluang baik dan pengalaman mahal yang akan terus terpahat dalam diari kerjayanya sebagai pereka fesyen.

Penggambaran itu berlangsung di beberapa lokasi, termasuk di Maximini Chinese Restaurant di Sussex Place dan di luar butik milik Prof Datuk Dr Jimmy Choo OBE, di Conaught Street.

Dengan gaya kerja profesional Latiff, diperhebatkan solekan hebat jurusolek, Penny Grimley, pendandan rambut, Mattia Bonora dan model versatil, Lilly Douse dari agensi Profile Models serta kerjasama pereka aksesori, Marina Prokopiva, segala-galanya sempurna buat Rico.
Menjayakan penggambaran foto hujung minggu itu, Rico menampilkan tiga koleksi rekaannya yang dipertaruhkan pada pertandingan FFKL 2011. Lebih menggembirakan pereka muda itu apabila mendapat pujian krew penggambaran yang turut tertarik serta mengakui kehebatan rekaan dihasilkan.

Ada yang menyimpulkan koleksi diketengahkan tampak klasik dan anggun tetapi ada juga berpendapat, menyerlahkan unsur glamor serta feminin. Namun, rata-rata mengagumi penggunaan fabrik tenunan songket pada jaket yang direka Rico kerana tidak pernah melihat dan mengenali jenis fabrik itu.

Bekerja dengan mereka, membolehkan saya melihat perbezaan cara antara masyarakat Malaysia dan London menyukai serta menyanjungi sesuatu rekaan. Masyarakat London bukan saja faham tetapi benar-benar menghargai kerja seni dihasilkan, malah memberitahu elemen disukai dalam sesuatu rekaan itu. Komen dan pandangan seperti itu dapat membantu pereka meningkatkan hasil kerja.

Berbanding dengan orang kita, walaupun menyukai sesuatu rekaan agak sukar untuk mereka menyatakannya secara terang-terangan, malah ada-kala langsung tidak berkata apa-apa, luah Rico.

Tambahnya, peluang mengadakan penggambaran foto di London dan bekerja dengan pakar di peringkat antarabangsa amat menakjubkan dan memberi banyak inspirasi untuk menghasilkan rekaan lebih bagus.

Pengalaman penggambaran foto dilalui lain dari yang lain, pernah saya buat sebelum ini. Sesi penggambaran ini membabitkan kumpulan padu dan saling lengkap melengkapi antara satu sama lain. Paling saya tertarik, kru terbabit merancang antara satu sama lain dan sentiasa memberikan pandangan mereka bagi memastikan yang dipaparkan benar-benar menjadi.

Penggambaran kali ini juga berbeza kerana ini adalah kali pertama saya bekerja dengan pereka aksesori. Padanan rekaan kreatif aksesori ciptaan Marina, melengkapkan dan menyerlahkan koleksi rekaan saya apabila digayakan model.

Kombinasi seperti topi misalnya, menepati elemen rekaan saya yang mengambil inspirasi seorang puteri India zaman dulu, Jhansi Ki Rani yang juga srikandi perang. Maharani ini tetap menonjolkan ciri kewanitaan dan gaya wanita klasik walaupun perlu bertempur di medan perang, jelas Rico lagi.

Sementara, Latiff, seorang warga Britain turut memuji rekaan Rico. Katanya, koleksi rekaan Rico mempunyai gaya tersendiri dan ada sentuhan rekaan antarabangsa.

Kali pertama melihat koleksi rekaan Rico, saya sudah pun tertarik dari segi penggunaan warna digunakan dan juga gaya potongan diketengahkan. Lalu, saya mula membayangkan hasil kerja yang berkualiti tinggi pasti dapat dihasilkan dan ternyata ia tepat belaka, katanya yang turut gembira dapat bekerja dengan pereka muda dari Malaysia.

read more: Cita Rasa Antarabangsa: Rico Rinaldi Teruja Rekaan Mendapat Pujian London.

Love,
Rico

London Press

2011-10-11T21:34:00.000-07:00

An Interview with fashion press online at London.

Rico Rinaldi, A New Generation Of Style

An interview with the talented designer

by Sophia Hélène Price

The Big Four Fashion Weeks are the opportune time to discover the latest trends as well as up and coming designers. With fresh talent from NEWGEN and the rising stars ofVauxhall Fashion Scout, support is definitely on hand for the emerging designers of the west but the struggle to establish oneself in the gruelling fashion industry is even greater for the graduates of the east.

Determined to make a name for himself, Malaysian designer Rico Rinaldi was not about to let this deter him and his latest collection is certainly worth talking about! I was lucky to be given the chance to talk to this passionate artist and discover the personality behind his unique creations.

‘When I was younger my mum bought a sewing machine because she wanted to make clothes but she rarely used it and left the machine in my room so I started playing with it, making small things for dolls,’ explains Rico. From miniature couture, Rico went on to study Fashion Design and Retail at Limkokwing University in Malaysia and was awarded the Best Lifestyle Designer in 2008 followed by numerous prestigious awards including the top prize for womenswear in the Paco Rabanne XS is the New Black Fashion Couture Design award.

I meet Rico alongside Jimmy Choo at the renowned shoe designer’s couture shop in Lancaster Gate and although in the presence of a world famous designer, Rico talks confidently as stylists, photographers and models dash around in preparation for his photo shoot. He has just won a competition for young designers in Malaysia and tells me this is actually his second attempt to win the prestigious award. ‘Last year I didn’t manage to get to the finals so I tried again. The idea was to use Malaysian fabrics to create a high-end prêt-a-porter collection so it was all about mixing the traditional style with modern fashion.’

I instantly warm to this easy-going 24-year-old full of passion and drive as he talks me through the differences between Malaysian and British education for fashion designers. ‘As part of the award, I attended a short course in Pattern Cutting and Fitting at the London School of Fashion... it was very different to my experience at home in terms of the teaching method and the syllabus, I realised that here the teachers are very focused with a limited number of students in each class compared to the large seminars in Malaysia,’ he says.

‘In Malaysia there are so many young designers and to compete with them you have to stand out in any way that you can. It’s crucial to have your own style which people associate with your work. I like my clothes to be very clean cut and simple, I don’t like anything too fussy and that’s the identity which I give to my collections.’

Rico Rinaldi is currently finalising his collections for the Islamic Fashion Festival and Malaysia International Fashion Week, both taking place next month in Kuala Lumpur, as well as preparing for theCruise 2012 and Bridal Collections early next year.

Definitely a designer to watch, the name Rico Rinaldi is sure to find its place amongst the topcouturiers and certainly deserves to! If you’d like to find out more about Rico or make a purchase ahead of the crowds, check out his blog at www.ricorinaldi.blogspot.com or if you’re planning a visit to Malaysia, visit his workroom at 10M, Pusat Hentian Kajang, Phase 3, off Jalan Bangi, 43000, Kajang, Selangor.

(Pictured above: Rico Rinaldi with model Lilly Douse in his clothes, hair by Mattia Bonora, make-up byPenny Grimley and photography by Latiff Napoleon-Johari. Above left in front of Jimmy Choo's couture store in Lancaster Gate.)

The Sun Newspaper

2011-10-11T21:28:00.000-07:00

An interview with The Sun Newspaper: Humble Aspirations

Fall 2011

2011-08-26T01:30:00.000-07:00

Fall 2011 by Rico Rinaldi, previously showcased at STYLO, Kuala Lumpur.

Available for online purchase only. Details: rico_rinaldi@yahoo.com

Love,
Rico

Summeraya: a little corner at fahrenheit88, KL

2011-08-09T23:01:00.000-07:00

Summeraya: few more pieces...
After a great launch of the latest Eid ul-fitr collection by Rico Rinaldi previously at The White Studio, Solaris KL gives an amazing responds about the entire collection. Receiving lots of orders of the same look from the show for a custom made orders is really a blessing. As the custom made orders of the Summeraya collection is officially closed, there are still few ready made pieces from these collection are still available at The Twelve, Ground Floor, Fahrenheit88, KL. And to make sure that these last pieces would fit you well, we are also providing the alteration services for you with our 'Bring To Us' alteration services promotion. (stated at the price tag). All you need to do is to bring the purchased outfits to our workroom and will alter for you right away.
Look for BDA concept store at The Twevle, a little corner we allocate these and many more outfits.

Love,
Rico.

spring/summer 2011

2011-08-08T21:57:00.000-07:00

A collection after another by Rico Rinaldi are always continues to deliver in mostly black and gray or manly in dark colours application. Inspired by the rich and spender attires of Veruca from the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory musical film, this collection is the 1st collection that weaves the summer's tone.
Available for online purchase only.

Love,
Rico

do you have the 10% discount voucher with you?

2011-07-23T22:14:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone =)
What a great show!! That's all i can say on my 'Journey Through Style' Eidul-Fitr Show at White Box,Dutamas. Thank you for the great supports for those who came =) and.........i am sure u received the 10% discount voucher right? REDEEM it!!!

t&c:

10% discount is not valid for any custom made wedding attires and items at Fehrenheit88

Expiry till end of 2011

Redeem your 10% voucher at our studio for a custom made ready-to-wear and Raya attire

p/s: Photos from the show soon... =)

Love

Rico

NOW AT FAHRENHEIT88,KL!

2011-06-26T22:18:00.000-07:00

Great News!!
Rico Rinaldi label is now available at The Twelve, Ground Floor, Fahrenheit 88 shopping mall, KL.
Introducing the latest collection 'Summeraya 2011' The Vintage Series as our first product for sale!

More outfits available at the store

More new collection and for ready-to-wear stocks available soon.
p/s: Great services provided : read the tag attached =)

Love,
Rico

Invites

2011-06-15T03:19:00.000-07:00

INVITES: 2011 Raya collection of the 1st 'Summeraya' will be showcased at The Twelve, Fahrenheit 88 on 23rd June, 3pm : Beloved clients and dear friends, pm me if ure available =)... cant wait for the 2nd one
too,soon july.. ;D

For Raya orders too, do contact me at +6 017-3743035

Love
Rico

Wedding: Hasnul and Anna

2011-06-11T08:07:00.000-07:00

29th May 2011
Wedding Reception on Anna's Family, Johor =)

5th June 2011
Wedding Reception on Hasnul's Family or Majlis Bertandang, KL

All bride's wedding dresses and groom's by Rico Rinaldi.

Congratulation and Thank You =))

Love,
Rico

Solemnization: Aimi and Sofian

2011-06-05T21:36:00.000-07:00

9th April 2011
Solemnization of Aimi and Sofian

Solemnization attires: Rico Rinaldi

Congratulation and Thank You =))

Love,
Rico

Curated by Cris Yong : HANGER Magazine

2011-05-24T05:20:00.000-07:00

A well-known stylist, designer and consultant Cris Yong has been personally responsible for Malaysia's current love affair with the risque side of fashion. A fashion rebel, trendspotter, trendsetter, Cris' take on fashion is fun and fearless. Nominated twice for Best Fashion Stylist by the Malaysian International Fashion Alliance (MIFA) his latest projects sees him selecting ten local designers and style mavens to be featured under the 10 Great Malaysian Fashion Designer banner.....

"The local fashion industry is currently very segmented with each designer working in his or her world" Cris explains. "There is a need to unite all our local fashion talents under one, strong consistent platform so that we truly show the world what we are capable of. That's why I have picked what I hope would be an electric list for the first showing of 10 Geat Malaysian Fashion Designers.............."

Supermodel Amber Chia featuring Rico Rinaldi is one of the designer of his list..

=)) trusly honored

more on these great article and fashion spread? get a copy of latest HANGER Magazine of Spring Summer 2011 issue. Featuring local talents like Khoon Hooi, Tangoo and more.

Love,
Rico

'Summeraya 2011'

2011-05-23T23:16:00.000-07:00

Stay updated for the latest raya collection by Rico Rinaldi..
Lets bring the vintage style ahead!!
Coming soon...

DEAR FANS! Flaunt your raya mood with these latest collection or get your raya orders with us starting this JUNE till fulfill!!

More info simply email us or book appointment to pay a visit to our studio..

love
Rico

kosmo! news

2011-02-26T21:46:00.000-08:00

Kosmo! newspaper dated 21st Feb 2011, featuring a little story of Rico Rinaldi's Studio.
Written by: Izyan Liyana Mohd Darif
Photo: Bakri Hafiz Hisham
Contributor: Anna and Leeya

"...Jika kebanyakkan pereka fesyen lebih selesa membuka buik di pusat beli -belah mahupun lokasi popular perusahaan ,pereka Rico Rinaldi Tono,24, pula berbeza. Anak kelahiran Kajang tersebut cenderung memilih Pusat Hentian Kajang, Selangor yang jauh dari kesibukan kota untuk membuka Rico Rinaldi Studio and Tailoring.

"Saya lebih selesa menggelarkan studio berbanding butik, memandangkan keluasan ruangnya yang sederhana saja. Meskipun ia kecil dan mini, namun hampir segalanya terdapat di sini. Misalnya ruang rundingan bersama pelanggan, bengkel menjahit, bilik mencuba pakaian, sudut fabrik dan ruang khas sekiranya saya ingin mengadakan pertunjukan fesyen mini....,"ujar Rico yang pernah menuntut dalam jurusan Diploma Fesyen dan Rekaan Perdagangan, Universiti Limkokwing, Cyberjaya, Selangor.

Jelas Rico, idea dan konsep studionya itu sedikit sebanyak dipengaruhi pereka antarabangsa yang sinonim membuka butik yang dilengkapi aspek penyediaan bengkel jahitan, pentas peraga mini dan ruang pameran busana.

Konsep: Memilih konsep semi mewah dan ringkas. Disebabkan ruang studio yang kecil, Rico menempatkan kepingan cermin di bebera[a sudut bagi menggandakan ilusi ruang.selain berlantai permaidani yang memberi keselesaan kepada pelangga, studio Rico Rinaldi turut dihiasi susun atur perabot gaya klasik dan kontemporari putih. Menariknya, kesemua perabot tersebut merupakan cetusan Rico sendiri. Dalam pada itu, pelanggan juga berpeluang menyaksikan tenaga kerja Rico Rinaldi melakukan kerja-kerja menjahit busana secara langsung menerusi ruang Gallery View.

Rekaan dan warna: Cenderung memilih warna putih dan biru firus bagi mengekalkan warna signatur yag terdapat pada logo jenama Rico Rinaldi.

Menawarkan: Khidmat rekaan dan jahitan pelbagai busana, pakaian perkahwinan dan pakaian siap pakai. Ini termasuk lah memberi perkhidmatan rundingan dekor rumah.

Keistimewaan: Para pelanggan di alu-alukan mengunjungi studio Rico Rinaldi sekirannya ingin mendapatkan khidmat dekorasi rumah dan menempah perabot yang dihasilkan daripada cetusan idea Rico dan pelanggan.

Lokasi: Rico Rinaldi Studio and Tailoring, 10-M, Jalan Hentian 1A, Pusat Hentian Kajang, Off Jalan Bangi Kajang, Selangor.
Tel: 0173743035.
Web: www.ricorinaldi.blogspot.com
Waktu Operasi: 9 pagi hingga 9 malam (setiap hari)

Love
Rico

Facebook Page

2011-02-26T19:52:00.000-08:00

Find out more bout lates updates on Rico Rinaldi on our official facebook page. Join us NOW!!
more on RICO RINALDI KUALA LUMPUR soon!!

Coming soon our official website!! and MORE ON OUR ONLINE SHOPPING!!

Thank you for all the lovely support,

Love
Rico

murai.com.my

2011-02-16T19:21:00.000-08:00

Previous news at murai.com.my featuring Rico Rinaldi on 'Obsesi 5 Terhebat Lembayung BDA'

".....Akan ketajaman serta kekuatan taring mereka itu jugalah Stailista memilih 5 daripada 9 pereka fesyen yang telah berjaya memberi tenaga dengan menyerlahkan obsesi masing-masing di atas lantai runway pada petang berkenaan. Selami dan rasailah sentuhan ilham persona daripada Amir Luqman, Rico Rinaldi, Hazree Wahid, Bella La Belle dan Anizam Yusof yang mempunyai keistimewaan dari rekaan tersendiri lagi bercitarasa terkini......"

InTrend spread

2011-02-14T21:16:00.000-08:00

InTrend February 2011 fashion spread 'Nona Nona Cinta ' featuring Rico Rinaldi TWEEDED collection.

'Ula (Left) Hitam dan putih berbalik indah ditemani merah jambu lembut yang minta dipandang. Juraian di dada update daya lama. Dress sendat senteng,Rico Rinaldi.

'Isabel (Right) Klasik monokrom berlengan separa dibarukan dengan jahitan fabrik di sisi kain menjamah waktu bikin jadi milik hari esok.Ini juga rekaan Rico Rinaldi'

Write-up, Concept and Styling: Iqbal V Azwan Mukhtaram

Coordinator: Kheme Rosly

Photo: Bustamam Mokhtar @ White Studio

MUA: Sheng Saw and Chot

Model: Ula @ Faces Models and Isabel @ Andrews Models

Love,

Rico

InTrend spread

2011-02-14T20:57:00.001-08:00

InTrend October 2010 wedding spread 'Oh Adindaku' featuring Rico Rinaldi wedding dress

'Pereka selesa dengan gaun labuh berwarna putih kuning dengan hembusan merah susu di bahagian coli dada. Rosette bungaan disusun kemas sepanjang hujung kain'

Write-up, Concept and Syling: Iqbal V Azwan Mukhtaram
Asst. Coordinator: Wan Noor Ain

Photo: Wan Izhar @ White Studio

MUA: Najeeb and Ming Wong

Model: Nastya Khlyst @ Andrews Models

Love,

Rico

fashionista.my

2011-02-13T03:42:00.000-08:00

Catch latest collection featuring Rico Rinaldi creation at the new MAXIS fashion portal with collaboration of MIFA at fashionista.my and purchase the item there!!
MORE LATEST COLLECTION TO COME..

Love,
Rico

New concept at RICO RINALDI STUDIO

2011-02-13T03:33:00.000-08:00

Rico Rinaldi Studio located at
No 10-M, Jalan Hentian 1A,
Pusat Hentian Kajang (next to Hentian Kajang Complex)
Phase 3, Off Jalan Bangi,
43000, Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Pay a visit at our new concept studio with lots of personal desigener's services and consultancy on:
Wedding Planner
Wedding Gown Designer
Specialist on made to measure for all kind of dresses and designs
Tailoring for corporate uniforms and mass-produce clothing
Home Decor (Conception Consultant and Custom made furniture)
and limited editionn collection for sale and rent

Photos by Bakri Hafiz Hisham
Collaboration of Anna and Leeya

Love,
Rico

MIFA 2010

2011-02-12T21:18:00.000-08:00

At MIFA featuring TWEEDED fall-winter 2010 collection by Rico Rinaldi at Pavilion,KL

Thank you forall the lovely support =)
Love,
Rico

ps: Imported tweed fabric available for made to measure for various designs, while stock last =)

Anugerah COSMOPOLITAN: FUN FEARLESS FABULOUS 2010

2010-11-10T23:16:00.000-08:00

10 November 2010

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER!!

FOR

on the category of 'FUN FEARLESS FABULOUS YOUNG DESIGNER'

and the nominees are

Get a copy of your COSMOPOLITAN Mag: November issue 2010

and vote for your favorite designer for this year award.

HOW TO VOTE?

Via SMS: *1st register: Type

COSMO space YOUR ID space YOUR FULL NAME space YOUR E-MAIL and send to 32733

(eg: COSMO 821215145038 LIZA RAHIM liza@yahoo.com)

and after confirmation type

COSMO space FFF space NOMINEES CODE and send to 32733

(eg: COSMO FFF G5)

for more details get your COSMOPOLITAN mag now..

Love,

Rico Rinaldi

p/s Photos from latest Rico Rinaldi Spring 2011 collection on MIFA 201O, COMING SOON!!

The Chairs

2010-09-25T03:00:00.000-07:00

Fashion Spead
OXYGEN Magazine: The Chairs
a fashion photography by Cris Yong featuring wardrobe by Rico Rinaldi

Thank you Cris Yong and Oxygen
love,
Rico Rinaldi

Fall / Winter 2010 Rico Rinaldi

2010-09-25T02:52:00.000-07:00

Rico Rinaldi celebrate The Malaysia Day on 16th September 2010 with the latest collection for fall/winter at the Malaysia Arts Style International Festival or MASiF at Pavilion.

(all looks including shoes and accessories are for sale)

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!!

love,

Rico Rinaldi

Summer Raya Rico Rinaldi 2010. :Renda klasik dan kapas bermutu serlah rekaan.

2010-09-25T01:31:00.000-07:00

8 September 2010
Berita Harian: "SummerRaya Rico Rinaldi 2010"
Oleh: Siti Nur Almizan Aripin

Olahan kombinasi kurung moden.

Rendaklasik dan kapas bermutu serlah rekaan kaftan, kurung

SOPAN, ringkas namun tampak eksklusif. Sesuaisuasana Aidilfitri, pereka fesyen muda yang sedang menempa nama di dalamindustri fesyen tempatan, Rico Rinaldi menampilkan persalinan tradisi SummerRaya 2010 Rico Rinaldi untuk digayakan Syawal ini.

Memilih material kapas dalam semua rekaan, akui Rico, fabrik lembut yangbiasanya dijadikan baju kurung pesak itu sebenarnya boleh menghasilkan rekaanunik dan lain daripada lain.

Menyarung busana kaftan tampak selesa menggunakan fabrik kapas.

“Pada dasarnya, saya menggunakan pelbagai pilihan fabrik kapas sepertikapas sifon, kapas Jepun dan kapas Korea dengan pilihan corak flora penuhmelatari dasar kain.

“Fabrik renda juga sengaja saya pilih daripada material kapas polos, samaseperti kebaya lama zaman dulu kala bagi memberikan sentuhan klasik dalamrekaan,” katanya.

Ketika ditemubual, Rico mengakui aliran gaya klasik yang kembali mewarnaipentas fesyen ketika ini memberi ilham untuknya mencipta kurung moden daripadafabrik renda kapas.

“Fabrik ini diimport dari Indonesia dan warna ceria menjadi pilihan saya namunterang warna itu dilembutkan kembali dengan tatahan batu berwarna tonaneutral,” katanya sambil memberitahu fabrik renda kapas sesuai digayakan wanitayang bertubuh langsing.

Motifbungan penyeri si pemakai

Jelasnyalagi, pemilihan fabrik renda kapas juga dilakukan bagi mengetengahkan kembalipenggunaan fabrik renda kapas sementelah gaya klasik sememangnya menjadi alirangaya terkini ketika ini.

Koleksi Summer Raya 2010 Rico Rinaldi merangkumi 12 koleksi kaftan, kurungRiau, kurung Pahang, kurung moden, baju Melayu dan jubah untuk lelaki.

Setiap helaian kaftan dan kurung tradisi Summer Raya 2010 Rico Rinaldidiserlahkan jahitan batu mewah dan manik Jepun yang menjadi trademark labelpereka muda ini.

Seiring dengan peredaran fesyen ketika ini, Rico tidak terkecualimengetengahkan lima rekaan kaftan di dalam pelbagai potongan. Kelainan palingjelas adalah di bahagian lengan.

“Semua rekaan kaftan direka dengan potongan lengan cekak yang dipelbagaikansama ada lengan panjang atau pendek manakala kurung moden renda dititipkankhusus untuk wanita berjiwa muda yang ingin mencipta gaya tersendiri apabilaberkunjung ke rumah terbuka.

“Semua saya reka berlengan sendat tapi untuk menampakkan kelainan, sayaserlahkan bahagian bahu baju dengan renda menjadikan setiap rekaan unik sertakelihatan seperti kombinasi kaftan dan kurung,” katanya.

Koleksi baju Melayu dan jubah Summer Raya 2010 Rico Rinaldi turut dihasilkandaripada fabrik kapas namun di bahagian dada diserlahkan dengan lipatan,ringkas namun tampak eksklusif.

Tidak hanya untuk wanita, pereka ini juga menerapkan gaya Timur Tengah padapenataan persalinan lelaki sekali gus menyerlahkan kelainan gaya pagi penggemarfesyen di kalangan kaum Adam.

AntaraBusana Raya Rico Rinaldi untuk jejaka,

Kaftan: "Kain kapas bagi mencipta kelainan"

2010-09-25T00:45:00.000-07:00

6 September 2010
KOSMO! bercakap mengenai " Evolusi Kaftan Aidilfitri"
Oleh:Izyan Liyana Mohd Darif

Busana Raya Kaftan Rico Rinaldi: "Kain kapas mencipta kelainan"

Busana kaftan potongan labuh dan pendek. Itulah koleksi raya yang ditonjolkan oleh pereka Rico Rinaldi, Jovian Mandagie dan Rizman Ruzaini Creations sempena Hari Raya Aidilfitri, pada tahun ini. Biarpun mempertaruhkan konsep pakaian yang sama, ia sedikitpun tidak menggugat kreativiti ketiga-tiga pereka fesyen tersebut. Sebaliknya masing-masing bijak bereksperimen dengan cara tersendiri.

Penerapan pelbagai gaya potongan, rekaan dan perincian menarik jelas terserlah dalam sentuhan mereka.
“Jika bosan berbaju kurung atau berkebaya maka beralihlah pada baju kaftan. Apa salahnya sesekali wanita melakukan transformasi penampilan pada hari lebaran. “Lagipun, kaftan turut membantu menyuntik penampilan anggun dan memberi keselesaan sama seperti busana tradisional raya yang lain. Kaftan di pasaran kini juga ideal buat golongan muda,” jelas pereka fesyen Rico Rinaldi Tono, 23, yang mereka kaftan berasaskan fabrik kapas.

Anak kelahiran Kajang, Selangor itu, menyifatkan kain kapas pilihannya seperti kain kapas Inggeris dan kain kapas sifon merupakan pilihan fabrik terbaik. Teksturnya yang ringan dan menyerap haba sesuai dipraktikkan dengan cuaca di Malaysia yang panas dan lembap.Selain itu, Rico turut memberitahu dia sengaja memilih kain kapas bagi mencipta kelainan. Memandangkan segelintir pereka fesyen cenderung menghasilkan kaftan menggunakan fabrik sifon, satin dan likra.

Tambah juara kategori fesyen Piala Seri Endon 2009 itu:
“Idea menghasilkan kaftan fabrik kapas timbul apabila melihat golongan muda begitu berminat membeli kain kapas untuk dijadikan baju kurung, terutamanya yang berbunga kecil dan berwarna lembut. “Lantas saya bertekad memilih kain kapas untuk dijadikan kaftan. Ia bersesuaian dengan imej remaja yang gemarkan gaya ringkas dan kasual. Sebab itu 12 koleksi kaftan Rico Rinaldi dihiasi batu permata dan labuci di bahagian leher, dada dan bahu dalam kuantiti yang sedikit.”

Dari aspek warna, Rico lebih selesa bermain dengan palet nuansa gelap dan lembut seperti kelabu dan biru. Pereka yang gemar menggayakan seluar harem itu menyatakan bahawa segelintir remaja memiliki keinginan bergaya dengan trend fesyen terbaru, namun malu memilih busana berwarna terang.

Keselesaan.

InTrend July 2010

2010-07-09T09:02:00.000-07:00

Helloooo people!!
Its been a long time that i have not updated my blog.
Was away from what's going on in my life,here and there, trying to keep myself up to what I am born for; making sure that the pieces are ready for people to wear it,you know what i mean =)

MODA Anniversary 20th Celebration fashion show is just around the corner,this coming 20th July 2010.. sad to say that this year, I dont have the chance to take part...lots of things happening around me but failed to commit myself for this show, but this is how and what the 'industry' is....making sure that you will be showcasing in any big event is not that easy, especially new and young designer like me...
Honestly, for me the chance that given is a platform to us; young designer is to build up and maintain of what we have started..enough of talking, lol...
Anyway, wishing all the best to Gillian Hung and all MODA members,lets put up this 20th anniversary a great show!!

July issue of InTrend, another chance given to me to contribute into the spread..
Here are the pictures for you; my beloved friends..

Wordrobe: Rico Rinaldi, InTrend July 2010
Styled by Vee
Photographer: Bustamam Mokhtar @ White Studio.
Make up: Sheng Saw @ www.shengerleng.blogspot.com
Hair: Hairkunst Salon
Model: Andressa @ Andrews Models

Thank you Vee and InTrend =)

Love,
Rico

At InTrend Anniversary, One Utama.

2010-06-09T02:29:00.000-07:00

Rico Rinaldi was given the opportunity to showcase his collection inconjunction with InTrend magazine 5th Anniversary celebration. Thank you Vee and InTrend team for the great opportunity =)
Together with the models, Atilia (known Malaysian jazz singer) were there to perform and wearing Rico Rinaldi's creation.

Here are the pictures taken by Sam Kassim
* Thank You.. =)

Atilia (with some detail at the back actually)

She will be launching her new album soon on 15th June, congrats!!

Thank You for all the support and 'doa'...

Love

Rico Rinaldi

'Hi Tea Charity Show of Toh Puan Bendahara Kedah'

2010-05-21T03:37:00.000-07:00

At Sime Darby Convention Centre, Mont Kiara, Rico Rinaldi have been invited to showcase 2 garments to be auction for 'Tabung Bencana Alam Negeri Kedah" on 4th April 2010.
Alhamdulillah ( thank Allah), both 2 dresses designed with the theme of '1 Malaysia' have been auction with RM 15K for the fund..
A small help from me...

Here are the two garments:

A mixed element's from Chinese, Indian and Malay.

Auction at RM 15K for the fund.
*evening gown with functional pockets

With YAM Sultanah Kedah.

Thank you for all the support

Love,

Rico Rinaldi

Rico Rinaldi at STYLO Week

2010-04-22T03:41:00.000-07:00

31 May 2010
Rico Rinaldi collection at STYLO Fashion Week presented by Mercedes Benz.
Showcasing the collection for The Malaysia Offical Designers Association (MODA).

and the shoes...

Thank you for all the support!!

Love

Rico Rinaldi =)

Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2009

2010-04-05T11:11:00.000-07:00

Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2009 is one of the most biggest entertainment awards ceremony in Malaysia. At The Arena of Stars Genting Highland, celebrities of ABPBH brings the glamorous and the spectacular limelight walking on the redcarpet.

Celebrities such Juliana Evans, Aril AF and Anne HotFM were there to witness this glamorous event. Wearing Rico Rinaldi creation, here are some of pictures of them.

Juliana Evans in Rico Rinaldi lime green dress.

Photo: www.murai.com

Thank you

Aril AF in glam rock Rico Rinaldi black tux with purple bow.

Photo: www.budiey.com

Thank you

*picture of Anne Hot FM will be uploaded soon...

Malaysia's Best 50 Blogs (InTrend's choice)

2010-03-10T21:20:00.000-08:00

Cover: Zizie Izette,March Issue 2010.

50 Blog Terbaik Malaysia

www.ricorinaldi.blogspot.com

Many THANKS to all Intrend team.

Rico Rinaldi on GLAM Magazine: March 2010.

2010-03-08T06:06:00.000-08:00

1st Fashion spread on GLAM Magazine.

Thank you GLAM,Aizat and team.

Jumpsuit rona ungugelap oleh Rico Rinaldi,pemenang tempatpertama kategori fesyenPiala Seri Endon. Hiasanmanik pada leher dankasut Jonathan Liangsebagai pelengkap gaya.

saya gemar fesyen ringkas tetapi unik...

2010-02-22T08:50:00.000-08:00

KOSMO!

Pertandingan Ubah Nasib Rico.

Oleh IZYAN LIYANA MOHD. DARIF
izyanliyana.mdarif@kosmo.com.my

SIGNATUR Rico Rinaldi terletak pada elemen teknik lipatan ilham daripada seluar Maharani.

DUA dua tahun lalu, Rico Rinaldi Tono, 23, hanyalah graduan Diploma Fesyen dan Rekaan Perdagangan, Universiti Limkokwing, Cyberjaya, Selangor, yang berusaha mencari tapak memperkenalkan nama dalam industri fesyen tanah air. Namun pereka muda berdarah campuran Melayu-Indonesia itu mengakui ia bukan satu impian yang mudah. Memandangkan majoriti penggemar fesyen Malaysia lebih gemar mendapatkan khidmat pereka yang memiliki portfolio hebat dan terbaik.

Kriteria hebat yang dimaksudkannya itu bukan sahaja dinilai dari segi koleksi yang digayakan oleh golongan selebriti atau individu ternama. Sebaliknya, kandungan portfolio itu perlu disusuli dengan kejayaan menjuarai sesebuah pertandingan fesyen. Menyedari hakikat tersebut Tutor Acara Fesyen di Universiti Limkokwing itu mula mengumpul idea dan konsep untuk mencipta signatur fesyen tersendiri.
Kajian demi kajian dilakukan akhirnya seluar Maharani India yang menyerupai potongan seluar Ali Baba dan teknik lipatan bertindih menjadi pilihan. Rekaan seluar berkenaan dirasakan unik apabila dipraktikkan pada setiap busana rekaannya.

"Lipatan bertindih merupakan teknik yang istimewa. Ia tampak cantik pada rekaan seluar, kaftan, jumpsuit, gaun mahupun blaus," jelas anak ketiga daripada empat orang adik-beradik itu. Tambah pereka fesyen yang gemar menyimpul senyuman itu selesai proses menyiapkan beberapa helai busana semangat untuk berjuang dalam pertandingan mula timbul. Perasaan malu dan gugup diketepikan kerana baginya hanya menerusi pertandingan barangkali dapat mengubah nasibnya.

"Banyak pertandingan yang sudah saya sertai. Walaupun tidak berjaya membawa pulang hadiah utama tetapi saya bersyukur kerana pengalaman dan pendedahan yang diperoleh cukup mematangkan," ujarnya yang mula berjinak-jinak menghasilkan kaftan moden yang digayakan bersama lilitan turban rona terang. Berkat kesungguhan dan kreativitinya, Rico berjaya memenangi tempat pertama dalam Pertandingan Fesyen Aksesori Batik.

KEMENANGAN Piala Seri Endon 2009 kategori fesyen telah menjulang nama Rico Rinaldi (tiga dari kiri).

"Bertitik tolak daripada kemenangan itu secara tidak langsung mendorong saya mencuba nasib dalam pertandingan Piala Seri Endon 2009 pula. "Lebih menggembirakan pertandingan tersebut turut menobatkan saya menjuarai kategori fesyen," luah Rico mengenai pertandingan anjuran Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia dan membawa hadiah wang tunai RM30,000, piala dan sijil penyertaan.

Apakah pendapat anda mengenai batik?

Ia merupakan fabrik warisan negara yang perlu dipulihara dan melakukan transformasi dari semasa ke semasa tanpa perlu mengubah signatur asalnya. Fabrik batik ini tampak menarik dan sesuai untuk rekaan kasual, moden dan formal.

Bergelar pereka fesyen memerlukan anda memikirkan soal rekaan dan konsep. Bagaimanakah ilham-ilham itu timbul?

Ilham timbul daripada faktor sekeliling dan buku-buku sejarah yang dibaca. Biasanya buku sejarah dan warisan pelbagai negara banyak membantu menyuntik elemen baru pada rekaan. Namun begitu sentuhan budaya Asia, moden dan teknik lipatan masih menjadi pilihan.

Boleh ceritakan mengenai fesyen dan penampilan peribadi anda?

Saya gemar fesyen ringkas tetapi unik. Selain menyarungkan seluar harem atau seluar yang memiliki unsur lipatan, seluar jean potongan tirus salah satu item fesyen kegemaran. Saya tidak pernah malu berpakaian sedemikian.Pernah juga para pelajar saya di universiti memandang pelik tetapi lama-kelamaan mereka sudah boleh menerimanya dan memahami mengenai stail dan trend.

read more: Pertandingan Ubah Nasib Rico

Nabila in Rico Rinaldi: Kosmo! News

2010-02-14T00:18:00.000-08:00

Nabila wearing Rico Rinaldi a black caftan from "She's Hasna" collection 2009.

more on Kosmo! 14th February 2010 or Hiburan Kosmo!: Listrik Kasih Nabila - Amy

The One and Only: Alexander Mcqueen has died

2010-02-11T20:02:00.000-08:00

I am lost for words...

Mcqueen: my drive to succeed..

Lee Mcqueen, The Founder and Genius Designer of ALEXANDER MCQUEEN brand has died. The tragic news has been confirmed thisafternoon by his office. The 40-year-old designer, waswidely regarded as one of the most talented of his generation.

Fashion will never be the same

rest in peace..

='(

The Jakarta Post News: Batik Around The World

2010-01-25T21:51:00.000-08:00

By: Triwik Kurniasari ,
THE JAKARTA POST , JAKARTA
Sun, 01/24/2010 12:30 PM, Lifestyle

The art of batik has come a long way from being a mere handicraft.Today, it is at the forefront of fusion in the fashions of the world.

Rico Rinaldi Tono was surprised when he was named as thewinner for the fashion category in the Piala Seri Endon Batik designingcompetition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recently. The Piala Seri Endon, now in its seventh year, was held inconjunction with the Kuala Lumpur International Batik (KLIB) Conventionand Exhibition at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The KLIB is a biennial event under the Malaysia Batik -Crafted For the World movement, bringing in more than 20 speakers fromvarious countries (including Singapore, Indonesia, India, Australia,Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan and Japan), as well as holding a three-day batikexhibition.The 23-year-old Malaysian designer beat other participantswith his "Republic Flora" collection to bring home a trophy andRM30,000 (US$8,800) in cash.

He opted for floral motifs, drawing inspiration from anti-warefforts in the United States, where the term "Flower Power" was usedespecially against the Vietnam War during the 1960s.He used satin, chiffon and cotton for his designs, creatingfloral jodhpurs with boleros for women's casual wear and long blackdresses with flowers for women's evening wear, while for men hedesigned black jodhpurs with floral shirts.
Rico said he was overwhelmed by the victory as all the other designers had showcased creative and fabulous creations.

He started to learn batik shortly before participating in theMalaysian Batik Fashion Accessory Design Competition in 2006, where healso won first prize.He said competitions such as this were a good opportunity for young people to showcase their talent for designing batik."I hope that I can stick to designing batik because, as a designer, my job actually promotes *batik*," he said.

Rico is just one among many people around the world who are trying to preserve batik

read more: The Jakarta Post News: Batik Around The World

Young Designers to Watch in 2010: Tongue in Chic Annual Style Awards.

2010-01-20T09:29:00.000-08:00

Thank You!!

for all your votes:

voted to be as top 3:

for Young Designer To Watch in 2010:

Tongue in Chic Annual Style Awards 2009:
among other young asian designers:

and

Congratulation to

1: Jonathan Liang (MY)

2: Rosanna Ocampo (PH)
3: Rico Rinaldi (MY/IN) =)
*well im Malaysian tho:
mix Indonesian
....................................................................
coming 2010

two words,one heart

thank you.

keep your self updated!! for the latest collection of Rico Rinaldi 2010.. =P

cheers!

more result: Winners of Tongue in Chic Annual Style Awards '09: Young Designer To Watch.

Annahita Bakavoli in Rico Rinaldi: Kosmo! News

2010-01-19T19:38:00.000-08:00

Kosmo! Stailo: 17 Januari 2010

Oleh IZYAN LIYANA MOHD. DARIF
izyanliyana.mdarif@kosmo.com.my

ANNA mengakui pemakaian turban mula menjadi ikutan dalam arena fesyen tempatan dan antarabangsa.

TERUJA apabila fesyen Arab mengalami revolusi yang moden.

"Menariknya mengenai fesyen Arab, walaupun bertudung tetapi penampilan mereka nampak lebih trendy,kasual dan ranggi. Berselendang dan bersanggul tinggi bagaikan signaturtersendiri," jelas Anna yang teruja dalam persalinan pereka fesyen RicoRinaldi.

Tambah si jelita yang memiliki tahi lalat di mata kanannya, perekabaru Rico Rinaldi bijak menghasilkan busana ala Arab yang moden.Kombinasi seluar harem dan elemen daripada seluar Maharani Indiamembuatkan busana rona ungu gelap dan krim itu kelihatan anggun.

Lebih-lebih lagi, apabila penampilannya diserikan dengan lilitan turban moden.

read more: Kosmo! Stailo: Gaya Anna

Memey in Rico Rinaldi: Kosmo! news

2010-01-19T19:27:00.000-08:00

Kosmo! Hiburan: 15 Januari 2010

Promising Designer Wins Title With Anti-War Inspired Collection.

2009-12-18T23:22:00.000-08:00

Promising Designer Wins Title With Anti-War Inspired Collection.
read more: Limkokwing: Promising designer wins title with anti-war inspired collection

Promising fashion designer Rico Rinaldi Tono bagged 1st Prize in theFashion Category in the Piala Seri Endon Batik designing competitionyesterday, 13 December. Rico beat off competition from renowned Malaysian Batik-makers withhis ‘Republic Flora’ collection to bring home the trophy andRM30,000.00 in cash.

He opted to go with a back-to-basic, floral motive while drawinginspiration from anti-war efforts in the United States of America wherethe term ‘Flower Power’ was widely used especially against the war inVietnam during the 1960’s.

Rico said that the strength and conviction of the efforts althoughmasked behind the gentlest form of creation, a flower, conveys the trueessence of Batik which is a dominant craft executed with extremegentleness and detail.With three garments on display - women’s casual, women’s eveningwear and men’s formal Rico made to the finals against a total of 122entries.

Rico added that he was a overwhelmed by the competition as all theother designers displayed very creative and beautiful garments.Rico is no stranger to batik designing competitions as he haspreviously won the Malaysian Batik Fashion Accessory Design Competitionorganised by the Yayasan Budi Penyayang in 2006.
The Piala Seri Endon, now in its 7th year, was held in conjunctionwith the Kuala Lumpur International Batik Fair at the Kuala LumpurConvention Centre.

The Star: Weaving A Spell With Batik

2009-12-18T23:08:00.000-08:00

Weaving A Spell With Batik
Wednesday December 16, 2009
By CHOONG MEK ZHIN

Theme: Republik Flora

IT WAS a tough and long decision for the judges of the Piala Seri Endon grand finals. However,after much deliberation, the top prizes that comes with a replica ofthe original iconic trophy and RM30,000 went to Rico Rinaldi Tono forthe fashion category with the theme Republik Flora, Tunas Kaktus forthe soft furnishing category and to Sangga Batutha for thehandicraft category.

The competition that was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre wasthe highlight of the Kuala Lumpur International Batik Convention andExhibition 2009 that was held over the course of three days.
The event organised by the Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia wasgraced by Raja Perempuan Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum TengkuAbdul Rashid who awarded the winners while accompanied by the Yayasan’schairman Nori Abdullah and Yayasan’s chief executive officer DatukLeela Mohd Ali,
Judges for the fashion category finals includedNational Art Gallery Malaysia director-general Dr Mohamed Najib AhmadDawa, designers Datuk Farah Khan, Datuk Bernard Chandran and Datuk TomAbang Saufi as well as Indonesian designer Ghea Panggabean.

Winner of this year’s Piala Seri Endon in the Fashion category, Rico Rinaldi Tono (holding trophy) surrounded by models.

Thecompetition was part of the “Malaysia Batik — Crafted For The World”movement that aimed to revitalise the Malaysian batik industry.

read more: Weaving a Spell with Batik.

Piala Seri Endon: Utusan Malaysia

2009-12-14T01:45:00.000-08:00

14 Disember 2009 / 27 Zulhijjah 1430

Pereka muda batik juara Piala Seri Endon 2009

Tuanku Fauziah Tengku Abdul Rashid menyampaikan replikacek beserta Piala Seri Endon 2009 kepada Rico Rinaldi Tono (empat darikiri) sambil diperhatikan Nori Abdullah dan Leela Mohd. Ali (kanan) diKuala Lumpur, semalam.

KUALA LUMPUR 13 Dis. - Pereka muda tempatan,Rico Rinaldi Tono, 23, dinobatkan sebagai juara pertandingan Piala SeriEndon 2009 kategori fesyen mengalahkan 11 peserta lain.
Pertandingan tahunan sejak tahun 2003 itu dianjurkan Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia.
Kemenangannya bagi kategori utama pertandingan itu melayakkan RicoRinaldi membawa pulang hadiah wang tunai RM30,000, piala dan sijilpenyertaan.

Tutor acara fesyen di Universiti Lim Kok Wing itu berkata,penyertaannya pada pertandingan berkenaan adalah kerana minat mendalamterhadap fesyen dan kekagumannya kepada pertandingan tersebut sejak iadiadakan. Rico Rinaldi berkata, memandangkan penyertaannya pada pertandinganitu adalah yang pertama, beliau tidak meletakkan keyakinan tinggi untukmenang tambahan peserta lain dilihatnya lebih berpengalaman danberbakat.

''Sebelum ini, saya pernah menyertai pertandingan Batik Fashion Accessories dan menduduki tempat pertama, jadi ia sedikit sebanyak memberi saya semangat menyertai pertandingan ini.
''Saya amat bersyukur atas kemenangan ini dan ia tidak akan dicapaitanpa sokongan daripada keluarga, rakan rapat dan kakitangan pengurusandi universiti,'' katanya ketika ditemui selepas pertandingan itu diPusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur (KLCC) di sini hari ini.

Hadiah tersebut disampaikan Raja Perempuan Perlis, Tuanku Fauziah Tengku Abdul Rashid.
Turut hadir, Pengerusi Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia, Nori Abdullah dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Datuk Leela Mohd. Ali.Mengenai konsep rekaan pakaiannya untuk pertandingan itu, kata RicoRinaldi, beliau menggunakan tema Republik Flora yang bermaksud sebuahcerita mengenai wanita Vietnam.
''Di Vietnam, wanita berarak dengan memegang bunga sebagai simbolmenghentikan peperangan, jadi saya gabungkan corak lukisan wanita,bunga dan peperangan pada fesyen saya ini yang menggunakan fabriksatin, sifon dan kapas.

''Idea menggunakan konsep itu tercetus melalui sebuah buku sejarahyang saya baca dan saya memang banyak mengumpul pengetahuan sertapengalaman melalui hobi membaca,'' kata anak ketiga daripada empatadik-beradik itu.Menurutnya, pertandingan berkenaan amat baik bagi memberi peluangkepada pereka tempatan terutama golongan muda menunjukkan bakat dalamdunia fesyen batik.
''Ia juga dapat membantu memperluaskan penggunaan batik yang diperkenalkan sebagai warisan negara.
''Batik adalah seni lukisan yang amat menarik, indah danmenyeronokkan kerana ia bermain dengan warna, jadi terpulang kepadapereka fesyen untuk mencantikkannya,'' tambahnya...

read more: http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=1214&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_29.htm

Piala Seri Endon 2009

2009-12-13T23:34:00.000-08:00

Ahad Disember 13, 2009

Rico Menang Piala Seri Endon 2009 Dengan Tema Republik Flora

Oleh KEMALIA OTHMAN

Juara Pertandingan Piala Seri Endon 2009, RicoRinaldo Tono theme:republik flora, menerima Piala dan replika cek yangdisampaikan oleh Raja Perempuan Perlis Tengku Fauziah Tengku AbdulRashid.- Foto THE STAR Oleh: SAMUEL ONG

KUALA LUMPUR: Pertandingan Piala Seri Endon (PSE) 2009 yangmemasuki tahun ketujuh meneruskan usaha memperjuangkan seni batiksebagai warisan Melayu di peringkat tempatan dan antarabangsa.
Pertandingan inisiatif Allahyarham Datin Seri Endon Mahmood yangingin melihat batik Malaysia dimartabatkan hingga ke persadaantarabangsa kini semakin dipandang tinggi terutamanya hasil karyapereka muda.

Bertemakan Republik Flora, Rico Rinaldi Tono, 23, berjaya merangkultempat pertama dalam anugerah rekaan batik berprestij ini yangberlangsung di Grand Ballroom, Pusat Konvensyen KLCC hari ini.
Rico, anak kelahiran Selangor berjaya membawa pulang wang tunai RM30,000.

Rekaan Rico Rinaldi Tono yang bertemakan Republic Flora mendapat tempat pertama.

PSE yang telah dimulakan sejak 2003 itu ternyata berjayamemartabatkan industri batik pada persada fesyen, sekali gus menjadikanpenyertaan bertambah dan persaingan semakin mencabar dari tahun ketahun.
Rico yang tidak menjangka kemenangan tersebut mengakui PSE merupakanplatfom terbaik bagi pereka muda untuk mula dikenali dipersada fesyentanah air.

"Saya tidak menjangkakan kemenangan kerana ini kali pertama sayamemasuki pertandingan ini dan kebanyakan finalis yang bersaingmempunyai lebih banyak pengalaman dari saya.
"Sejak dari tahun 2006, saya sudah berhasrat untuk menyertaipertandingan ini namun tidak kesampaian kerana tidak membuat persiapansecukupnya.

"Oleh kerana saya kurang mahir dalam rekaan batik, saya terpaksamendalami dan belajar banyak pekara tentang batik terlebih dahulu,"ujarnya yang kini mengajar di Universiti Lim Kok Wing dalam bidangfesyen.
Menurutnya, kemenangan hari ini adalah kerana tema yang dibawakanbersesuaian iaitu Republic Flora, yang mana diilhamkan melaluipembacaannya terhadap wanita Vietnam yang menentang peperangan.
Rico berharap kemenangan ini membuka laluannya untuk terus berkarya dan mengembangkan seni batik warisan kebangsaan.....

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"Commence"

2009-11-17T01:38:00.000-08:00

At Malaysian International Fashion Week 2009.
8th November - Bumiputera Designers Association Showcase.

It was the first Rico Rinaldi small collection showcased at MiFW for BDA slot. Its called "COMMENCE", a word that described as a "Start" or to "Began". Showcasing two outfits that described the personality of my designs. This is the beginning of this collection as it will continue to a bigger collection with the same look. Full with details :crystals, draping, embellishments...it will be a collection with detail detailed.
Here are some photos during BDA-MiFW show:

The1st look.

The 2nd Look.

Thank You for all the supports!!

Berita Harian news spread..

2009-11-13T02:33:00.000-08:00

Oleh Nor Afzan Mohamad Yusof
afzan@bharian.com.my

Inspirasi Muslimah

BUSANA Muslimah lazim dikaitkan dengan jubah. Namun, tidak salah jikabaju biasa pelbagai potongan sama ada tradisional mahupun modendigayakan wanita bertudung, asalkan baju dikenakan menepati tuntutansyariat.Menutup aurat hakikatnya bukan sekadar memastikan rambutdilindungi, tetapi apa yang penting ia sopan, tidak jarang, mengikutbentuk badan mahupun menampakkan sebahagian anggota badan seperti leherdan tangan.

Paling kanan- Rekaan Rico Rinaldi

Pereka Rico juga tidak menghampakan apabila membuktikan usia muda bukanhalangan memberikan ‘corak’ baru pada dunia fesyen Muslimah. Tampilbersama konsep ‘She Hasna’ beliau menggabungkan potongan jubah dengankaftan. Pemakaian celana memberikan gaya moden itu banyak dipengaruhipereka Barat. Dalam gaya Muslim menawan, ada penegasan maskulinmenerusi gandingan celana dan gaya serban dipersembahkan......

http://www.bharian.com.my/Current_News/BH/Friday/Ratu/20091113091931/Article