Malaysian Elegance in Every Stitch: The Bag Brands to Watch

November 12, 2023

MONO Malaysia

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From casual to couture, explore the versatility of Malaysian-designed bags.

The world of bags is as vast as it is delightful, with dumpling bags, saddle bags, tote bags, sling bags, and countless others gracing the market. Needless to say, a single style of bag can never quite satisfy our desire.

Here’s a curated list that we’ve put together, highlighting the exceptional Malaysian-made brands that deserve your attention. These brands stand tall alongside the ones you frequently encounter in shopping malls, and it’s high time we take pride in our own.

Malaysian craftsmanship and style are on full display, offering products that are not only on par with, but often surpass, their international counterparts.


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Christy Ng

You’d be hard-pressed to find a Malaysian who hasn’t come across the renowned brand, Christy Ng. It might sound like a bold assertion, but it’s a fact that virtually everyone is familiar with, and likely owns, a product or two from this homegrown Malaysian label.

With an array of bags that will leave you spoilt for choice, Christy Ng goes the extra mile by offering a unique personalisation service, allowing you to engrave your name on your selected bag, transforming it into a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

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B.adore

When it comes to seeking out premium, top-quality bags that can easily rival those of renowned international brands, your search ends with B.adore. This homegrown gem boasts a comprehensive array of bags that stand in a league of their own, all designed with a singular objective – to offer Malaysians access to exquisite and exclusive bags.

What sets B.adore apart is not just their remarkable beauty but also their longevity, owed to the combination of high durability and impeccable aesthetic quality that defines their products.

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Sometime by Asian Designers

With a decade-long presence in the market, this Malaysian brand is renowned for its collaborations with select designers and icons. Sometime excels in crafting bags with premium microfibre and high-quality synthetic leather, achieving exceptional durability and aesthetic charm that rivals genuine leather’s luxury.

Offering a diverse range of bags suitable for every occasion without breaking the bank, it’s no wonder these bags have become a cherished choice for many Malaysians.

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Cream Couch

Meet your new best friend in the world of bag brands, Cream Couch, a label that made its debut in 2020. It offers an extensive selection of bags that are bound to strike a chord with women from all walks of life. What sets Cream Couch apart is its ability to cater to the contemporary woman, providing vivid, stylish, and timeless designs that effortlessly transcend any trends that might emerge in 2024 and beyond.

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WRITTEN BY SHARON CHONG