The Queen of Malaysia, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah, together with Tourism Minister Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, and the legendary world renowned shoe couturier Professor Dato Dr Jimmy Choo OBE graced the official opening ceremony of 1 Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2012, held at the Putra World Trade Centre.
A world class shoe gala started in 2010, Malaysia the 'Shoe Capital of Asia' International Shoe Festival 2012 promises exciting highlights like high profile iconic Jimmy Choo Couture Sogno Gallery, Wedding Shoes Fashion Show, Malaysia Young Shoe Designer Competition, Rainforest Shoe House and Clog Shoe Making Gallery.
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia invited BEAUTE RUNWAY to the International Shoe Festival 2012. I am super privileged to be the only fashion blogger invited with the international print media, my first fashion press trip.
While onboard my departure flight with Malaysian Airlines, i met the world famous International Four times Grammy Awards Winner and Broadway musical GREASE Singer - Olivia Newton John AO OBE who so sweetly obliged for a photo !
I arrived at Sunway Putra, a five stars hotel and checked in to my very own huge club suite with balcony and a fantastic view of the iconic PETRONAS Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower, super excited for 1 Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2012 Opening Ceremony at Putra World Trade Centre the next day as i am a shoe fanatic.
At 1 Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2012, I was privileged to meet the esteem ministers including Malaysia Tourism Minister Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, world renowned shoe legend couturier Professor Dato Dr Jimmy Choo OBE while we welcome the arrival of The Queen Of Malaysia.
The Queen of Malaysia, the guest of honour arrival at 1 Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2012 at Putra World Trade.
Her Majesty and Malaysia Tourism Minister Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen grand entrance at 1 Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2012 Opening Ceremony.
A world-class shoe festival for the 3rd year running, The Queen of Malaysia officiated the International Shoe Festival 2012 Walking in Unity, Sole of the Nation Opening Ceremony.
The giant shell opens and glows magically with a pair of Jimmy Choo Couture Shoe, hand made by renowned shoe legend couturier Professor Dato Dr Jimmy Choo OBE, Malaysia Tourist Ambassador while The Queen Of Malaysia Raja Permaisuri Agong and Tourism Minister Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen were mesmerised by the gorgeous pair of shoes.
Datuk Jimmy Choo, the shoe designer was awarded the prestigious "You Bring Charm to the World - World's Most Influential Chinese Award 2012" from Phoenix Television in China under the arts and culture category at Peking University and World in March and The World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer 2011” Design for Asia Award in Hong Kong last year, presented the Queen of Malaysia with her Majesty very own Jimmy Choo Couture Shoes.
After the official opening ceremony, the Queen of Malaysia together with the guests enjoyed The Wedding shoes fashion showcase featuring traditional, creative and elegant designs for different ethics group like Malay, Chinese, Indian and Baba Nyonya weddings was an interesting insight, following by more fanciful designs used for modern weddings.
Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Wedding with the elaborate colourful wedding gowns with fine silk, meticulous beadings and gold jewellery.
The contemporary wedding shoes for brides and grooms for different wedding concepts from stylish to elegant.
The Wedding Shoe fashion show finale with footwear for traditional and modern weddings.
The Queen of Malaysia toured the International Shoe Festival Hall and stopped by to admire the beautiful shoes including this pair of gorgeous hand beaded Peranakan slip on shoes.
The Royalty and Super VVIP admiring Jimmy Choo Couture Sogno Gallery showcase of 8 pairs of haute couture shoe collection, designed especially for the International Shoe Festival 2012 by Jimmy Choo.
Jimmy Choo Couture Stilettos Sling backs Mid heel Shoes, made of python leather with diamante clasp.
Organized by
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia and Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers Association, the International Shoe Festival features Jimmy Choo Couture Sogno Gallery of Haute Couture Shoes especially designed for the shoe gala, and more than 160 local and foreign shoe manufacturers and brands from Asean countries, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Germany, with 90 per cent of traders from the local industry participated.
Malaysia Young Designers Shoe Competition 2012 Gallery with the creative quirky designs for platform shoes, stilettos, sling backs, high heels, boots, ballet pumps, sport shoes. Lady Gaga will love the flamboyant designs of super high heels like 10 inch heels and perhaps peacocks shoes !
A massive crowd of more than 60,000 local and overseas shoe fashionistas attended the exhibition and spent 6 million ringgit during the 4 day shoe festival.
Jimmy Choo with Beaute Runway at International Shoe Festival 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after the interview. We are wearing the specially design Limited Edition Crystal Stiletto Shoe Brooch, presented by Tourism Minister Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. The pretty brooch compliments my RAOUL leather cuff, gold fishnet MINX Nails and New Look dress.
The
1Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2012 was held at Putra World Trade Centre, Hall 2, Kuala Lumpur from 30th March – 1st April 2012, 10.30 am to 8.30 pm. The main highlights are Jimmy Choo Couture Sogno Gallery, Wedding Show Shoes, Wedding Shoes Fashion Show, Malaysia Young Shoe Designer Competition, Rainforest Shoe House, Clog Shoe Making Gallery and 160 exhibiting shoe brands from Malaysia and overseas where shoe fashionists can shop to their hearts content.
*photos above are taken with Panasonic GX-1, courtesy of Panasonic Singapore, except for a few official photographer pictures A 16 megapixel live MOS sensor and Venus Engine, the camera features Precision contrast autofocus, New Auto Focus Flexible (AFF) with Consecutive shooting at 4.2 frames per second. Minimal efforts required for good photographs with GX-1, 14-42mm lens.
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