Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran’s new collection sparks conversation and explores the diverse Malaysian heritage, in #throwback inspirations of the 70s and 80s.
Till this day, the oldie-but-goodie 70s and 80s remain muses to fashion designers and tastemakers, who still infuse their pieces with the glamour, silhouette and motifs of those eras. This spring/summer, Dato’ Sri Bernard Chandran adopts those sentiments into a collection augmented by his diverse Malaysian heritage.
The designer’s background of mixed Chinese and Indian parentage, growing up in a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities unique to Malaysia, adds a dynamic diversity to a cultured collection. Popping colours, patchwork prints, and generous volumes permeate silhouettes inspired by pop culture, consisting of rich patterns of silk and energetic tones of light blue, orange, aqua glass and gold.
See also: A Stitch In Time With Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran and Tanestrran Lournard Chandran
1. MTV Divas
Semblances of the 80s music video and TV mavens are seen in the oversized lantern sleeves, puffed to voluminous proportions. Tapered into narrow cuffs and slim cut, the overall air is dramatic and feminine.