User:Arefen Zaidin/sandbox

Arefen Zaidin was Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 25 October 1984. The second of the four children of Ghani Zaidin, a civil servant and his wife, Mariam Hussin. Zaidin’s family had hope he become a legal practitioner, but Arefen interest are always in art and he always wanted to be involved in art especially fashion. Arefen father, Ghani Zaidin passed away in the year 2000 at age of 45 when Arefen was in Junior High. After that, his mother Mariam Hussin continue to support the family. An absolutely true iron lady that rise 4 kids independently. To make money, Arefen also sold his handicraft merchandise to his closest friend.

Education Background: Primary school : Sekolah Kebangsaan Hulu Kelang (Known as P. Ramlee school) High School : Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Keramat (Previously known as Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Lembah Keramat 2) A Level : Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Hulu Kelang University : International Islamic University Malaysia : Bachelor Degree (Hons.) Human Sciences – Political Science. University : Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) : Art & Design – Bachelor Degree (Hons.) Fashion Design University : Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) : MA. Fashion Design - Design Technology

Achievement: Faculty of Art & Design UiTM - Dean List student from January 2006 until December 2009. Faculty of Art & Design UiTM - The Department Best Student Award. Faculty of Art & Design UiTM - The Faculty Best Student Award. UiTM Convocation - Vice Chancellor Award 2010 – Bachelor Degree (hons.) UiTM Degree Fashion Show - The Best Co-ordination Award UiTM Degree Fashion Show - Designer Award by Salikin Sidek 2nd Runner Up - Piala Seri Endon (The most prestigious Batik competition in Malaysia)

After graduation Arefen was working in few places as a in-house fashion designer, Visual Merchandiser as well as fashion stylist but he believed that he can do better than what he was doing at that time. He decided to resign form his work and starting to do what he good at, fashion design using his own name Arefen Zaidin. He run his business at his resident in Bukit Antarabangsa.

In 2011, Arefen starting his wedding consultancy which includes planning, designing, decorating and many more. To date he already managed to handle more than 10 weddings on his own.

Currently Arefen Zaidin in the midst of opening his 1st Boutique in Wangsa Melawati,Kuala Lumpur which will be launch on March 2013. The boutique will be a fashion hub that includes his ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and wedding by Arefen zaidin all in one roof.

Visit his Facebook page at:http://www.facebook.com/arefenzaidincreations Blog:http://arefenzaidin.blogspot.com/