Dialog's designs fuse traditional Asian craft with modern styling and all bags feature a signature four-fold recycled trim.  Based on fair trade networking, Dialog focuses on creating high fashion products that are glamorous, bohemian and fun at the same time.

Our signature is a recycling technique from Malaysia that incorporates small origami folded squares of mixed fabrics that are made through workshop initiatives with various charity organisations. We work with charities within local communities such as drug rehab centers, women empowerment initiatives, young adults in orphanages and community development projects instigating workshops that develop skills, create income and lead to sustainable employment.

We also raise funds for various projects around Asia which we are involved in or know people who are by creating limited edition t-shirts called Hope Tees. They can be bulk bought, or sold on consignment. All proceeds go to charity. For full story and sales visit http://hopetees.blogspirit.com.

Cassandra Postema grew up in Singapore, Yokohama, Vienna and Taipei. She was a New Generation Award winner at London Fashion Week prior to returning to Asia. www.cassandrapostema.com

Dong Shing Chiu was born in Malaysia’s Borneo, grew up in Malaysia and London, and studied fashion with printed textiles there at Central St Martins with Cassandra.