Sprawled over 37,000 square feet, the largest Debenhams store – not only in Malaysia but Southeast Asia too – was launched last Friday with much pomp and circumstance befitting the UK powerhouse departmental store. The new store at Starhill Gallery will boast the largest collection of ‘Designers at Debenhams’ in the region, which includes favourites from Henry Holland, John Rocha and Matthew Williamson amongst others as well as home accessories and furnishings. With special guest, designer Julien Macdonald at hand, this is an inside look at the party that was.
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- Where: The Debenhams Flagship Store Launch at Starhill Gallery
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- Special Guest: UK designer, Julien Macdonald.
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- Overheard: ‘Do you think Julien Macdonald will sign my ‘Star by Julien Macdonald’ dress?’
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- On the Menu: Hot roast beef and mini Yorkshire pudding.
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- At the Front Row: Deborah Henry and assorted guests.
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- Opening Look: A colourful H by Henry Holland outfit.
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- On the Playlist: UK indie favourites like Alison Goldfrapp’s, ‘Rocket’.
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- Most Common Trend: Prints – not a single plain fabric was spared.
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- Closing Look: Looking chic in a cherry-printed dress with slit sleeves.
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- Collective Look: It’s prints a-plenty this season at Debenhams.
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- Favourite Look: A floral printed blazer.
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- Caught on Camera: Malaysian designer, Khoon Hooi, chatting with Julien Macdonald.
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- Away from the Chanels: An Anya Hindmarch Belvedere.
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- Most Stylish Guest: Ezzati Amira and Natrah
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- Most Stylish Pint-sized Guest: This trench coat-cled cutie.
