If you consider Thai fashion to consist of fake Levi’s or hand-dyed sarongs, bought on the side of the road in Sukhumvit then think again. Thailand may not yet be fashion central, but with established and new designers starting to make waves internationally, the interest in Thailand regarding fashion is increasing every year.

Melinda Looi is a fashion powerhouse with three brands to her name and collaborations ongoing all over the globe. She designs unique pieces which draw upon historical and cultural traditions, mixing East and West, traditional and modern. Her designs now almost defy description as she is creating and influencing the future. She is one of the most prominent designers in Malaysia today.

One could not have imagined how fast China would change after the Cultural Revolution ended. Super models hit the catwalks and fashion became a huge industry for the millions who could suddenly afford it. Out of this came Ma Yanli, a super model turned fashion designer, who epitomises China's aspirational women of today.