About Us

MODA unites and empowers Malaysian fashion to take a leading role in the local and global fashion economy.

ABOUT US

MODA is a not-for-profit organisation that capitalizes the collective talents of the fashion industry to enable sustainable growth and strengthen Malaysian fashion in the global fashion economy.

OUR MISSION

MODA brings together the Malaysian Fashion Industry, nurtures, develops and leads it through creative influence and collaboration. It supports the Malaysian fashion and creative industry through Education, Business Development, Marketing & Promotion and Networking.

OUR VISION

MODA unites and empowers Malaysian fashion and creativity to take a leading role in the local and global fashion economy.

OUR VALUES: I.N.C.L.U.D.E

Inclusive

Nurture

Connect

Lead

Unite

Develop

Empower

President’s Note

HELLO FRIENDS,

I am writing this note to personally thank you for your support and interest shown in the Malaysian Official Designers' Association (MODA).

Since 1995 MODA has been serving local designers and entrepreneurs who understand the importance of creating a thriving Malaysian fashion industry.

Going forward, I am happy to announce the inclusion of other creative industries and corporate companies that are related and relevant to the fashion industry to become a member and benefit from the services and network we provide.

We are warmly inviting companies like retailers, lifestyle brands, learning institutions, PR & marketing companies, event producers, as well as creative industry professionals like accessory designers, make-up artists, hair-stylists, fashion stylists, photographers, fashion journalists, website designers, models, actors, textile fabricators, 3D printers, visual merchandiser, and many more.

We offer:

Networking opportunities and matching sessions (local & international)
Knowledge sharing and transfer from experts of the industry
Attend events, talks, seminars, workshops, forums and more
Mentor-ship and internship opportunities with experts of the industry
Access to members-only content and informative publications

Are you ready to grow your network, mingle with like-minded creative professionals and expand your knowledge by meeting other experts?

Meet The Committee

MODA Committee - Resource Manager - You Sheng

Moda Vice President - Business Development & Trade - Leslie Variyan

MODA Committee - Global Markets Manager - Shaleen Cheah

MODA Vice President - Marketing & Communications

MODA Committe - Media Manager - Celest Thoi

MODA Committee - Digital & Social Media Manager - Hariharan Arasu

MODA Committee - Events & Campaign Manager - Michelle Soong

MODA Vice President - Members Affairs & Institutional Affairs - Syomirizwa Gupta

MODA Committee - Student/others Manager - Ellie Lim

MODA Committee - Emerging Designers/others Manager - Jimmy Lim

MODA Committee - Established Designers/othes Manager - Key Ng

MODA Network

Network

The MODA network consists of members from the fashion and creative industry and beyond, who are instrumental in jointly overseeing, supporting and advising on key issues facing the Malaysian designer industry. New member categories are created to cater for this need.

MODA Initiatives & Support

MODA is dedicated to supporting Malaysian fashion and creative industry professionals, helping designers & entrepreneurs to innovate and commercialize their creativity. These initiatives help us deliver this part of our mission.

MODA Pillars

4 Pillars

EDUCATE - Strengthening the skills and knowledge by offering training, seminars, events and other resources for its members both within the domain of fashion as well as business skills.

DEVELOP - Develop business opportunities for members with regards to sales, distribution, promotion, marketplace, business-matching and more.

PROMOTE - Building brand awareness for MODA, members and the Malaysian fashion and creative industry in general, via platforms, communications, campaigns, collaborations, media relations, marketing, and more.

CONNECT - Bringing members together and being the contact point for local as well as international parties, which are seeking to connect with the Malaysian fashion and creative industry and its players.