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The Programme

Cohort 01 / 2026

Your Journey Begins Here

Malaysia’s first structured fashion incubator programme

A public exhibition and showcase at Semua House, Kuala Lumpur, closes the programme.

10

Designers

6

Months

1

Runway

Mentorship

Workspace

Stipend & grant

Modest couture in an architectural space of light and silence

How it works

01

Learn

Direct mentorship from industry leaders. Master branding, financial planning, sourcing, and commercial scalability.

02

Make

Dedicated workspace at Semua House Kuala Lumpur, plus stipend and grant support to turn concepts into physical collections.

03

Show

A flagship runway show & exhibition to launch your collection directly to buyers, press, and industry investors.

Who should apply

Emerging designers from across East and West Malaysia.

Graduates, self-taught makers, and small labels finding their footing. You do not need a registered company or a finished collection. Only a body of work and the intent to build something lasting.

Elevated, not elite

Eligibility & how to apply
Portrait of an emerging designer

Six Months

How it runs

01

Open call

Applications open 27 August 2026. Portfolio and statement of intent submitted online.

02

Selection

Shortlisting and panel interviews. Ten designers announced.

03

Incubation

Modules, mentorship and studio time, with growth tracked per designer.

04

Collection

Sampling and production of the showcase collection, with technical support.

05

Showcase

A public exhibition and runway showcase at Semua House, Kuala Lumpur.

Key dates

Applications open

27 August 2026

Applications close

To be confirmed

Panel interviews

To be confirmed

Cohort announced

To be confirmed

Applications open 27 August 2026 // Ten places // Six months // Semua House, Kuala Lumpur // Supported by Think City // 

Applications open 27 August 2026 // Ten places // Six months // Semua House, Kuala Lumpur // Supported by Think City // 

Applications open 27 August 2026 // Ten places // Six months // Semua House, Kuala Lumpur // Supported by Think City // 

Applications open 27 August 2026 // Ten places // Six months // Semua House, Kuala Lumpur // Supported by Think City // 

The venue

Semua House

A building in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, being renovated for the cohort’s studio, exhibition and event use. The programme ends here, in public.

Semua House, Kuala Lumpur

Supported by · Think City · Yayasan Hasanah · MIA · Academic partners

Are You Next?

Ten Designers. Six Months. One Runway.

Apply