At Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2025, Malaysian twins Khairul Zin and Khairil Zin became one of the season’s most talked-about duos as they brought a striking presence to the runways. Known as Lo and Le respectively, they have become recognised for the way they balance identical looks with distinct personalities, giving each show a layered dimension.
Their careers began in early 2021, when they were approached by Topboi Citizen and took their first steps into modelling. Now 22, they treat each project with the same deliberate care: studying the client, the concept and the audience before deciding how best to embody the vision. “Before stepping on stage, we already know what needs to be done. We take time to pray and encourage each other with words of support,” they explain. Small signals and subtle gestures become their form of communication, a shared instinct that guides them through the lights and attention of the runway.
Though they may look identical, Le and Lo stress that it is their contrasts that shape their creative output. “Although we look alike, our personalities are very different and that’s what makes us unique,” they say. “Even after discussing a job beforehand, our results often differ in our expressions, walks and presence, yet still align with the same concept.” For designers who know them well, this individuality adds dimension as each brother interprets clothing in a way that reflects his own character while still complementing the other.
This balance has made them stand out on runways from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week to Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, where they have come to represent fashion’s fascination with duality. “When given a client’s concept, we bring our individual personalities into the clothes and accessories while still delivering a unified reflection,” they add.
“Although we share physical similarities, our individuality shines through.”
Their foundation is rooted in familial ties, a source of strength they return to often. “Family plays a central role in our lives. Coming from a close-knit family, we carry that bond into our work.” The values of support and accountability shape the way they prepare for shows, the way they critique each other, and the way they maintain both personal appearance and reputation. They take pride in representing Malaysia, whose diverse heritage and cultures shape their sense of identity. “We are grateful to be born in Malaysia, a country rich in heritage, ethnicity and culture. Although we share physical similarities, our individuality shines through and we see our work as a way of carrying Malaysia’s cultural diversity with us.”
There are moments of levity too, such as when they were endearingly nicknamed ‘Saturday’ and ‘Sunday’ on the set of a Malaysian film by the production team as a way of telling them apart, a memory they describe with amusement. But their connection has always been deeper than surface likeness. “Being born twins is personally and professionally meaningful. We give each other strength and confidence to go further, and together we are determined to achieve greater success in this field.”
Looking ahead, Le and Lo dream of gracing global runways and representing esteemed fashion houses, while also exploring acting. “Our dream is to model for world-renowned brands and to walk international stages abroad,” they affirm. With recognition across Southeast Asia and designers valuing the distinct qualities each brings, the brothers are charting a course that moves their kinship into bigger arenas while keeping their individual identities intact.
Photography Wee Yang
Styling Lance Aeron
Hair and make-up Fiona Yip
Stylist’s assistant Tham
Models Khairul Zin and Khairil Zin/ Topboi Citizen
The October issue of Vogue Singapore—themed ‘Kinship’—is available online and on newsstands.
