Luqman and Sashimi won with their royal-themed performance.
Cover image via TV3
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Muhammad Aidil Luqman Hakim and his cat, Sashimi, were crowned champions of Purina Felix Cat Fashion Week
Luqman and Sashimi took home the 'Super Meow-del' title, a trophy, and RM5,000 in cash.
Their winning performance, titled 'The Royal Golden Renaissance', brought a royal theme to the runway, with a dramatic sword fight opening the show before Sashimi made his entrance as a royal figure, accompanied by two bodyguards.
With his muscular build, fierce expression and distinctive presence, Sashimi embodied the role of a royal ruler.
Luqman said Sashimi's appearance and personality inspired the concept, which aimed to highlight the cat's unique characteristics through luxurious costumes and a charismatic performance. He added that he was grateful their concept had caught the judges' attention and described the experience as meaningful for both him and Sashimi.
Here's a closer look at the other contestants and what they brought to the competition:
Ahmad Fazwan and Athity Amore took second place with a performance inspired by the royal heritage of Perak, also winning the Felix Award.
Syazreen Damia and Micco came in third with a glamorous performance inspired by the film The Greatest Showman, accompanied by their own musical arrangement.
Meanwhile, Azizah and Lolalisa Braveheart won the Meow-nificent Award — Lolalisa appeared like a ragdoll doll in an outfit and crown that highlighted her charm on stage.
According to Anida, senior general manager of content and audience strategy at TV3 and TV9, the second season introduced masterclasses and fashion collaborations to empower finalists
She said the programme aimed to offer more than just a competition for the championship title, with the additions allowing finalists to develop their ideas and showcase a wider variety of performances.
Fashion collaborator Kashfi Zulkufli also shared his experience working with the finalists to bring their outfit concepts to life.
He said the finalists demonstrated a range of ideas and creativity, incorporating their respective themes into both their cats' outfits and their stage performances.
This year's Purina Felix Cat Fashion Week was a raging success, reaching 881 million social media users
The programme carries the tagline "Meow Menggoda, Comel Berganda", with Felix as its main sponsor and Meow Meow as its co-sponsor.
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