sartorial soiree

The 10th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz STYLO Asia Fashion Week concluded recently to great fanfare. Helmed by Datuk Nancy Yeoh-Reissiger with an advisory panel including acclaimed Malaysian designer Datuk Professor Dr Jimmy Choo, each of the five themed nights served up a host of local and international designers. The penultimate night was dedicated to men’s fashion, inspired by Italian mafia cult classic, The Godfather.

In attendance for the men’s night were primary co-sponsors were Airbus Helicopters, Neutrogena and VistaJet, among others while KL Gateway Mall provided the setting as Auchentoshan and the Trinidad Cigar Company supplied tipple and cigars. Guests were also able to enjoy a shave and shoeshine from premiere men’s grooming outfit, Truefitt & Hill. From hosts Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, president and CEO Dr Claus Weidner graced STYLO with vice president of sales and marketing, Mark Raine.