STYLISH apparel and accessories from international brands thrilled the style-conscious at the Penang Fashion Week 2018 in Gurney Paragon Mall.

Curated from the latest in-store collections, they provided spectators ample dressing inspiration for formal occasions, leisure, travel and more.

Premium British department store Debenhams unveiled high street Spring and Summer looks from in-house labels such as Principles, whose range featured bold colour drenching.

J by Jasper Conran’s line-up fused colourful tones with abstract prints and meadow florals, while RJR, John Rocha’s had a monochromatic palette with handcrafted finishes.

Travis Hegel and National Geographic showed that outdoor adventures, to even the most rugged of places, can be undertaken with much style.

A flowy gown, made with Akemi Uchi’s elegant home decor items.
A flowy gown, made with Akemi Uchi’s elegant home decor items.

It paraded a range of T-shirts, jackets, backpacks, tote bags, shoes and other accessories made for high-performance running and trekking.

Jetsetters would have loved the sleek yet vibrant travel essentials from Cosas United, a London brand with a strong Asia Pacific presence.

Its elegant trench coats, lightweight down jackets, colourful luggage and functional backpacks ensure that one looks sophisticated when vacationing.

Highly chic were the selection of luxury leather goods from French brand Lancaster, which included handbags, totes, clutch bags and more. Merging contemporary flair with excellent craftsmanship, they were designed to enable women to express their unique personalities.

Home concept store Akemi Uchi impressed crowds by transforming bed linens into unique outfits with nothing more than safety pins.

Its mix and match Colourpro collection exuded cheery and fun vibes, while the Free Spirit saw curtains, blankets and cushions were turned into wearables.

The signature ProModal and Modal collections – made with natural wood fibres to offer better durability, temperature regulation and a softer than cotton feel – also became flowy garments with magical romanticism.

Professional eye care centre Focus Point’s trendy glasses and shades were touted to allow one to see the world in a new, trendy light. Its Serengeti range for males paired classic style with substance, while the Chopard line for females oozed sophistication to allow one to shine even in the sunny outdoors.

Completing the lineup was Danish shoemaker Ecco, whose premium comfort footwear merged style and comfort using great fits and top-quality leathers.