Amanda Brown Couture reimagines Malaysian heritage through contemporary fashion

Sutra Foundation and Amanda Brown Couture will present Tradition in Vogue, a fashion showcase exploring the relationship between Malaysian heritage, contemporary design and couture on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

The showcase will take place at 7.30pm at Sutra House, Kuala Lumpur, bringing together traditional cultural influences and modern fashion through the work of Malaysian designer Amanda Brown Abdul.

The event draws inspiration from batik, traditional craftsmanship, textiles and other elements associated with Malaysia’s cultural heritage. These influences will be interpreted through contemporary silhouettes and couture, offering an exploration of how established design traditions can be adapted for a modern audience.

Heritage interpreted through contemporary couture

Amanda Brown Couture, established in 2005, has developed an identity centred on distinctive denim couture, bold silhouettes, craftsmanship and an individual design aesthetic.

Amanda Brown Abdul’s experience spans fashion design, production, textile development, teaching and couture. Through her work, she has continued to examine traditional materials and cultural references from a contemporary perspective.

Tradition in Vogue reflects this approach by bringing together elements associated with the past with current fashion sensibilities. Rather than presenting heritage solely as a historical reference, the showcase explores how familiar cultural forms can be reinterpreted through design.

The presentation will feature showstopper Vanizhavasanthranathan, alongside guest models Gayathri Moorti and Evelyn Nadal. Gold jewellery for the showcase is sponsored by Kanika Gold, adding another element to the presentation of contemporary couture.

Fashion showcase opens at Sutra House

The event is being presented by Sutra Foundation in collaboration with Amanda Brown Couture at Sutra House, located at 12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, Kuala Lumpur.

Admission is by minimum donation, with the showcase scheduled to begin at 7.30pm on Sunday, 27 September.

The event is also part of Sutra Foundation’s wider cultural activities at Sutra House, a venue associated with the presentation and development of Malaysian arts and cultural expression.

Tradition in Vogue will offer audiences an opportunity to view how Malaysian heritage, textiles and craftsmanship can be incorporated into contemporary couture while retaining connections to their cultural origins.

For enquiries, the Sutra Foundation can be contacted at +6019-3331092 or [email protected]. Amanda Brown Couture can be reached at 018-585 8300 or [email protected].