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Beatrice Looi ( Chinese name; Looi Soh Kwan) is one of Malaysian's known designer. Born with a family in a garment business, Beatrice was trained well by her mother starting at the age of 10. She studied fashion design under Allan Yap at the young age of 16 in 1980's. Her designs was inspired by Victorian era and the 1920s flapper style. Besides designing a ready-to-wear, Beatrice does custom-made dresses. Focusing on Couture, Evening wear, After-five, Bridal gowns & Prom dress. Beatrice is involved from sourcing materials to design and fabrication. Her signature style is all about details. She uses fine Laces, Crystals, Raw Stones, Glass Beads, Pleats and plenty of flowing materials. She recently celebrated her 30th year in fashion industry last December 2013 ( Beatrice Looi Fabulous 30th Anniversary Fashion Show). Beatrice is currently the creative director of Elegantology Gallery and Restaurant located in 35, Level G2, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Early Life and Career

Beatrice has been named among Malaysia's “Top 40, Under 40”, by Le Prestige magazine for her youth, talent and the achievements that she has made in the fashion industry. She was being awarded as one of the Top 10 Bridal Gown Designer in Malaysia and actively involves in local entertainment industry, such as participated as jury in Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant in 2008. She has also representing Malaysia “Matrade” to participate in -Hong Kong Fashion Week “World Boutique” Lebanon “Beirut Fashion Week” Paris Fashion Week “Pret a Porter” Las Vegas Fashion Week “MAGIC” for Exhibition & Showcasing Collection. Beatrice has recently took on another project as Creative Director of Elegantology Gallery & Restaurant (EGR). EGR is a place where Men’s fashion and French Fine Dining is at its harmony marriage. This business concept is first of its kind and it is a platform for the young and up coming Designers/Artists to demonstrate their talents. As the company slogan goes, “Rise Above with Style” Beatrice contributes to the local fashion industry by bringing up and collaborate! with young talents in this project.

Fashion Business/Brands

With her excellent workmanship and zero-compromise to quality and design, Beatrice’s customer base are wide-arrayed from Bride to be to Mother of the Bride, Flower Girls & Bridesmaids. Her creations also brings her International customers from United Kingdom, Middle East, France, Germany, Italy, United States, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, Japan & Hong Kong. Beatrice created her namesake label Eternity, Elite & EDC by Beatrice Looi, Bea by Beatrice Looi, B’s Mens by Beatrice Looi, Awards and Participations Beside being a creative fashion designer, Beatrice also challenged herself to involve in local movie production as Chief Characters Image Creator. She devoted her time and creativity in the movie “Woohoo” in 2010, and “Great Day” in 2011. She was responsible for the entire look and outfit design for the cast bringing the whole look and feel together. Beatrice is one of the members of MODA ( Malaysian Official Designers Association ) and recently participated on MODA's 24th Year anniversary held at Publika Mall Solaris Dutamas Kuala Lumpur Malaysia this year 2014.

AWARDS - Malaysia's “Top 40, Under 40”, by Le Prestige magazine