Latt Latt
Room 7, 61 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone
Ph 577799, 665869

Fashion designer Latt Latt at her store on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road. Pic: Hein Latt Aung

SINCE 1989 local designer Latt Latt has been famous for her celebrity customers, knockout fashion shows and creative flair. Actresses such as Tun Eaindra Bo, Thet Mon Myint and Aye Myat Thu are frequenters of her boutique, a snug little store that also sells shoes, trinkets, scarves and cosmetics.

Specialising in formal events, Latt Latt can fit evening dresses, traditional outfits, bridal gowns and flower maidens' garb, along with casual daywear.

What sets Latt Latt apart from the rest is her personalised service and her ability to incorporate the customer’s personality into her gown.

Tickets to her annual fashion shows run out quickly, and she is known to impress guests with the wide range of materials she uses in her haute couture line, such as acrylic paint, sequins, beads and other imported trim.

Khin San Win
1st floor, 247 35th Street, Kyauktada township
Ph 701310, 095101144

Young up-and-coming designer Pyi Soe Aung of Khin San Win boutique has a distinct style that is evident in his bridal gowns and evening couture.
Simplistic and serene Pyi Soe Aung is best known for his signature flowing chiffon gowns.

He is efficient – it will only take a week to finish a gown – and prices start at a mere K35,000. The boutique also offers a selection of faux-diamond jewellery for rental as well as makeup application.

Fashion Palace
1st and 2nd floor, 351 Bo Aung Kyaw Street
Ph 245584, 245501

Couple Ko Nyi Nyi Maung and Ma Thida Tun own this well-known tailoring fortress.

Employing over 60 seamstresses, this place is a favourite of upscale hotels such as Traders, Summit and The Strand who all place regular orders for their employees as well as their guests.

Famous for their reproductions of any catalogue outfit and their keen aptitude for creating new designs, their business has acquired its status through word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied customers.

Another perk that keeps regulars coming back for more is their expansive collection of imported fabrics from Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Most outfits take a standard two weeks but a 24-hour express service is available for those in a rush. Depending on the fabric and design, prices range from K35,000 to K80,000.

Zu Zu Collections
C/1, 38 Inya Road, Kamayut township
Ph 537275

From a young age Ma Myitzu was making dresses for her dolls. Today, her dolls are life size.

Opened in 2003, designs from Zu Zu Collections have been paraded at an ASEAN fashion event in Singapore and four fashion shows in Yangon.

If it’s bright colours you are after, this is the place for you. Ma Myitzu stocks fabrics in bright orange as well as silver and gold. She also specialises in bridal dresses.

The fee differs for each customer and is negotiated in person.

IVY
75 Inya Road, Kamayut township
Ph 725 250

Designer Ma Pearl opened IVY in 2004. Her designs have been featured in fashion shows around Yangon along with other top designers such as those of Blay and Emerald.

IVY is well-known for its traditional styles and evening gowns but you will need to set aside a bit of time if you want the best quality. Three weeks to a month is the standard timeframe for eveningwear.

The price depends on the fabric, design and trimming.

Silk from Myanmar, India, Thailand, Korea and Italy are all available here.