Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has teamed up with Malaysian denim streetwear brand, Tarik Jeans to raise funds and awareness for the endangered Malayan Tapir with an exclusively designed capsule collection, “Modern Nostalgia”.
The limited edition “Modern Nostalgia” collection features key elements from both brands, where modern and iconic Volkswagen models are married with local classic and vintage design elements which comprises of a variety of items such as T-shirts, caps, bandanas, tote bags, key chains and clothing patches.
“A key pillar for Volkswagen is sustainability, and the group is investing heavily in this cause with over 500 sustainability projects worldwide. We are pleased to play our part in this meaningful project,” says Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM expressed delight in being able to partner with Tarik Jeans on this cause.
“The Malayan Tapir is an endangered species here, together with the Malayan tigers, Borneo elephants or orangutans. As ‘gardeners of the rainforest’, the tapir plays a crucial role in maintaining the biological diversity of their habitat by dispersing and fertilising seeds for the reproduction of trees,” he added.
According to Afiq Iskandar, Founder and CEO of Tarik Jeans, “The Malayan Tapir has always been part of the Tarik design aesthetics so much so that it was added as the brand’s logo (in addition to the main logo of the mamak ‘teh tarik’) – both created along the lines of our brand philosophy. In commemorating Tarik’s 10th year anniversary, we are honoured to partner with an innovative global automotive brand such as Volkswagen. ‘Modern Nostalgia’ as a capsule collection speaks a lot about the archetypal Volkswagen models and Tarik’s penchant for the retro-futurism Malaysian design scheme”.
“Modern Nostalgia” collection can be purchased on Volkswagen’s and Tarik Jeans’ website, Shopee, Zalora and at all Volkswagen authorized dealers nationwide.
Like Tapirs and Denim? Go shop the good cause because 50% of all proceeds will be given to the Kenaboi Forest Reserve in Negeri Sembilan on World Tapir Day this 27 April.
