When was Alia Bastamam founded?

2011, according to the sources listed on this page.

What does Alia Bastamam make?

Ready-to-wear, atelier and bridal, and the diffusion line ALIA B. It is known for resort-led “laid-back luxury”, plus bridal.

Designers / Malaysia · Ready-to-wear

Alia Bastamam

Alia Bastamam is a ready-to-wear label based in Kuala Lumpur, started in 2011. Behind the label: Alia Bastamam. It is known for resort-led “laid-back luxury”, plus bridal. Latest milestone on record (September 2024): Shows Odyssey: Act III, her Spring/Summer 2025 collection, at Dubai Fashion Week.

By Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor · Facts checked 22 October 2026 · Editorial policy

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Quick facts

Alia Bastamam at a glance

Behind the label: Alia Bastamam
Based: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Since: 2011
Focus: Ready-to-wear
Makes: Ready-to-wear, atelier and bridal, and the diffusion line ALIA B

The person and the label

Who is behind Alia Bastamam?

Alia Bastamam made her debut in 2011 and works in a resort-led register her label calls laid-back luxury, with atelier and bridal lines and the diffusion label ALIA B, according to her Dubai Fashion Week profile. She has shown in New York, off the official calendar, and on the official Dubai calendar.

Timeline

Alia Bastamam, dated

2017Named Designer of the Year at KL Fashion Week. Source ↗
2022Scha Alyahya wears a custom Alia Bastamam gown at the Venice Film Festival. Source ↗
September 2024Shows Odyssey: Act III, her Spring/Summer 2025 collection, at Dubai Fashion Week. Source ↗

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Read the full Malaysia guide, with the method behind it and where to see the work in person.

Sources

Dubai Fashion Week — Alia Bastamam profile (July 2024) checked 22 October 2026
Tatler Asia — Alia Bastamam at Dubai Fashion Week (2024) checked 22 October 2026
Dubai Design District — Dubai Fashion Week SS25, day four checked 22 October 2026

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Quick answers

Alia Bastamam, answered

Who is behind Alia Bastamam?: Alia Bastamam. Alia Bastamam is a ready-to-wear label based in Kuala Lumpur.
When was Alia Bastamam founded?: 2011, according to the sources listed on this page.
What does Alia Bastamam make?: Ready-to-wear, atelier and bridal, and the diffusion line ALIA B. It is known for resort-led “laid-back luxury”, plus bridal.