Congratulations to Faris Fairusham for making it through this wild and epic ride. From quiet passion to golden recognition, he is bound to be Malaysia’s cultural couture prodigy.
The world of fashion has found the new masters! A crown of creativity rests upon the new heir of the 2025 World of Wearable Art, ‘Air’ section.
Despite being strangled by deadlines, Faris brilliantly pulled off a stunning win in fashion’s ultimate global stage. Guided by the spirit of our traditional kite, he fled bravely through the skyline of fashion.
One glance at the magnificent piece inspired by Wau Bulan was enough to wow the judges. Take a glimpse and you’re jaw might drop too.
@worldofwearableart Congratulations to the 2025 Air Section award winners: ✨ Winner: Wau Bulan, Faris Fairusham, Victoria University of Wellington, Malaysia ✨ Runner-up: Lionfly, Giancarlo Bello, Switzerland
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When it comes to standing out, Faris will give you a masterclass view. An exquisite blend of the Wau Bulan’s form and Sarawak’s batik motifs promises to captivate your gaze.
As a proud son of Sarawak, he aspires to let the world witness how art celebrates and unites his native land. His mission truly took flight to claim the victory.
To Faris, the art itself bears its own story. Real designers don’t just create, they storytell through visuals. Remember, it’s the quality that truly matters.
It’s giving tradition, it’s giving elevation. The Wau Bulan garment celebrates flight and heritage in full style.
You know what, the clothes frame is literally made from rattan rods and reused gold curtain trims. We call it reuse, but make it fashion!
Faris made sure to credit his loyal partner-in-style, Matilda, for being part of every step. From painting the concept to sending the masterpiece off to Nelson, Matilda offers max level energy.
Faris Fairusham Recognition in Culture, Minangkabau’ Pahlawan to the Rescue!
You thought his needlework adventure stopped there? Well, love to break it to you that he is an unstoppable creator of masterpieces. A second wow wave is coming for you.
Imagine the Minangkabau architecture in clothing form. No big deals, Faris is here to make it real. From deadlines to designs, he juggled it all like a pro.
You can clearly see the majestic canopy structure of the Minangkabau house in the shoulder design. Attention, a real Pahlawan is here to save his runaway princess, Wau Bulan!
Upon witnessing his talent and credibility, people can’t stop praising Faris and anticipate even greater things from him in the future.
Faris Fairusham shared that he will remain in Wellington for his upcoming graduation in December while juggling a part-time job.
And who knows, there might be even more WOW moments awaiting his next move. One thing’s for sure, we’re all excited to see what he does next!
Source: World of Wearable Art, Victoria University of Wellington
