Model, Fashion Designer, Social Advocate

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About me

Hey, I’m Syakinah, a self-made fashion creative. Being tapped into the mood of society on all current topics, fashion related or not, is how I navigate this ...

How I can help

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Fashion Design & Styling: Tips on creating unique designs and trendy styling ideas.
Breaking into Fashion Industry: Advice on entering the fashion industry, managing brand image, and marketing products.
Career in Fashion Critique & Journalism: Guidance on developing strong opinions and writing insightful reviews in fashion.
Modelling Tips: Advice for runway and photoshoots, plus safeguarding against exploitation.
Fashion Show Management: Tips for organising and managing fashion events smoothly.
Brand Strategy & Consumer Behavior: How to improve brand image, tell your story, and enhance customer experience.

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Professional experience

Graduating during the peak of MCO, entering the workforce was challenging for many of my peers. I started doing styling, custom design orders, and modelling.
The fashion industry is vibrant and fast-paced, requiring quick adaptation to sudden changes. Successful fashion marketing balances the efforts put into the brand image and the products.
As a model, I've worked on cosmetic beauty shoots. The runway requires perfection within minutes, while photoshoots involve playing different characters for hours.
The bright side of modelling includes glamour and networking, but it isn't sustainable due to age, and the job consistency isn't reliable. There are also exploitation risks, so I always take safeguarding measures.
In styling, I've worked with The Models Lab KL to style group photo shoots and also worked with key figures like the iconic Fazura!
I advise finding your style by merging your current identity with who you want to become while avoiding obsession over fleeting trends.
I hope to become a fashion critic or journalist, as I find fulfilment in contributing opinions and input within the industry.

Education journey

I attended SMK Pusat Bandar Puchong (1), where I participated in extracurricular activities like competitive debate and public speaking at the inter-school level, as well as running.
Debate developed my critical and analytical skills, teaching me to approach subjects from all angles, a skill I've carried with me until now.
In 2017, I went to Limkokwing on a good scholarship for a foundation in design, followed by a Bachelor's in Fashion Design.
Lim Kok Wing had a higher ratio of international staff and students to locals, which exposed me to a variety of culturally different individuals.
The courses were practical and hands-on, with minimal written assignments and more focus on skill implementation.
In Year 3, we had a semester abroad to London for Fashion Week, where I was Backstage Manager.
This experience allowed me to explore London’s art scene and museums during the student trip.

LalaHero's Afterthoughts

Syakinah radiates confidence through her analytical breakdowns when it comes to the fashion and political industry. Her social media reviews of designer’s latest collections are packed with detailed explanations and references, flawlessly articulated to her audience. With her extensive knowledge of fashion and her talented eye for unique design, Gabby is on her way up to become one of the top players in the fashion critique/reporting industry. We consistently felt her burning energy through our interview, a very vocal person who will fight for what is right for the community.She’s been invited to be seated in the front row at KLFW 2024 and we can see that this is only the beginning for her journey to the top.

Model, Fashion Designer, Social Advocate

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