The event saw Dato’ Sri Bernard unveil a remastered couture vision of the 'Kerawang', with a floor length design and edgy, oriental geometric detail that caught Kate Middleton’s eye. As she stopped to marvel at his regal masterpiece, Dato’ Sri Bernard explained the tapestry of its influences.
Every inch of the dress bears a tribute to the multicultural diversity of Malaysia, at the core of his signature cut bustier dress and its hidden form fitted illusion. Fine songket, a royal Malay brocade, emboldened the look, modernised with an unconventional striped motif of glimmering Lurex thread. A hint of luxe was added by way of the Malay 'kerawang' embellishment, fusing leather and baroque-style designs to the bottom of the skirt. Finishing with a drama was a floor-length overcoat brocade songket, its electric blue thread infused with knitting wool embellishments in Chinese elements of black peonies motifs and green phoenix – the latter symbolising the queen of birds.