Forever Junior

Sabrina Wong with her Sab Five Five label at L’Orient

A week ago, I dropped by L’Orient boutique store at Kiulap to catch up with Sabrina Wong, the owner of the boutique. I remember visiting her store once in Kiulap Plaza Hotel and I never really understood the concept as well as the price tag it carried back then. My first perception then was that L’Orient is an over-priced store and yes, I was already assuming a lot then, right? *lol*

Come 2011 (a few years later), I was introduced to Sabrina during the launch of her re-location of her store (and thanks Carol for the plus 1). However, it was only a few weeks ago, I really understood her concept and philosophy of her design and boutique. My perception totally changed and I began to appreciate and admire what she is delivering to Brunei and also outside Brunei. I see her as a fashion icon, a fashion consultant and she really lives her passion and not many have that particular drive when it comes to passion and business.

Apparently this will be her 10th year in designing and creating garments and perhaps, her challenging moments pop up when it comes to creativity and themes. What makes me even prouder is that the fact that Sabrina was in Sydney last weekend to showcase her latest line “Deconstruction” under her Sab Five Five label. Oh yeah, Sab Five Five is Sabrina’s label that she created which has funky and vintage impression.

I’ve seen my friends who wore Sab Five Five labels and they love it. Price wise it may not be within your budget but what you are paying for, it’s worth every dollar spent. The fabric is just comforting and even coming from me, I was kinda impressed. Sabrina will also consult with you on what looks good and she will measure you and alter the materials to your specifications and you can even have it designed from scratch too.

I’m pretty sure your fashion show in Sydney went pretty well and I hope you have found new connections and finding new opportunities outside Brunei. For your info, all Sab Five Five line are produced locally and we should be proud that we have a label “Made in Brunei” featured in other countries. This really shows that we have the capacity to be out there if we truly live our passion.

By the way, if you want to know see more of the Sab Five Five collection, do drop by at L’Orient at Kiulap Complex (same row with Chez Fio Bistro and Excapade). You can also call 223 9988.

The Sab Five Five collection also can be viewed on a special catalogue

They are many ways to wear on this particular clothing

 

The 1stopBrunei Wildlife Club members of UBD

1stopBrunei Wildlife Club successfully hosted its inaugural educational Safari Walk. This walk was hosted at the Entrepreneurship at campus above the UBD canteen.

There were wildlid animals from Snakes to cats to lizards and even crocodiles. The walk was started by informing the public on what the club is all about.Then the public were shown videos and photo graphs of various areas of survey research from Teraja, to Berambang, to telisai to mentiri.

Hundreds of Bruneians from all walks of life turned up and participated.Many were amused by the new knowledge they had received as well knowing more about Brunei in general. Many were amazed on the wildlife variety as well as the beautiful scenery of Brunei lands.

The public were very supportive and took alot of photos and posted it on the social networks.

More trips and talks will be coming up in the near future. More information can be obtained b finding 1stopbrunei wildlife club on facebook. Press release from 1stopBrunei Wildlife Club.

 

It’s happening this morning!!