Should Mozum Menswear Compete in The Digital Era?

Abstract

“I have won a number of sewing competitions in domestic and international level, partly due to the uniqueness and trendy designs that I create. My teachers have always praised my design, along with the unusual sewing techniques that I use. They say my designs have been followed by other students as well." Since 1990, Mr. Haikal who is passionate in sewing, had learned to sew at Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN). During his golden age circa 1990 until 1993, he was well-known among IKBN staff and students for being a top student and having won several national and international competitions. He had been a champion of many sewing competitions at the IKBN level throughout Malaysia. Later on, he was sent to compete in the ASEAN stage held in the Philippines in 1992, and became the ASEAN champion. Subsequently, he was sent to compete on a world stage in 1993 and received a consolation prize.