Based on fair trade networking, Dialog focuses on creating high fashion products that are glamorous, bohemian and fun!
----Our signature is a recycling technique from Malaysia that incorporates small origami folded squares of mixed scrap fabrics. To make the trim we work with charities within local communities such as drug rehab centers, women empowerment initiatives, vocational training and community development projects instigating workshops that develop skills, create income and lead to sustainable employment. We buy the trim ready made by the meter.
----We launched World Butik in 2009, creating more fashion forward bags and clutches made from beautiful hand crafted textiles found throughout Asia.
----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 Hopetees. All proceeds go to charity.
Dialog are:
Cassandra Postema grew up in Singapore, Yokohama, Vienna, Eindhoven and Taipei, visiting much of Asia before the age of 11. She was a New Generation Award winner at London Fashion Week prior to returning to Asia.
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. She sold textile designs to major fashion houses from a studio in New York prior to launching a Central St Martins franchise in Malaysia.
