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He has dressed celebrities like Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, and the Clintons. But Indonesian designer Adjie Notonegoro says he will always stick to his roots, doing modern wonders with the kebaya ...
In 2009, UNESCO designated Indonesian batik an “intangible cultural heritage of humanity.” That recognition is meant to preserve a nation’s cultural legacy, but it can also calcify traditions.
Growing up, many of us would have come across women donning the kebaya, a traditional Southeast Asian outfit consisting of a sheer, tight-fitting embroidered blouse paired with a batik sarong.
“The iconic kebaya batik print resonates with many of us who are familiar with the iconic Singapore Airline outfit donned by the svelte cabin crew,” founder Ruth Lum says.
In a Twitter post on June 22, user Leyla Rose shared a listing of a dress on the London-based e-commerce platform that looked eerily similar to the Singapore Airlines batik kebaya, print and all.
BinarGala aims to break the stigma around the kebaya and raise awareness of the traditional garment and cultural heritage among the younger generation aged 17-25 years, more popularly known as Gen Z.
The event, called Batik for Independence Day, presented the ambassadors’ wives in kebaya (traditional Indonesian blouse) and batik by Alleira Batik.
"We are anticipating around 500 women in vibrant kebayas, accompanied by men in stylish batik shirts," Shamsul added. Women in vibrant kebayas radiate elegance at Lenggang Kebaya 2023 in Kuala Lumpur.
AT the tender age of 16, Samson Wong bought his first piece of embroidered Peranakan kebaya using savings from his monthly allowances. Subscriptions; Log In ...
"The iconic kebaya batik print resonates with many of us who are familiar with the iconic Singapore Airline outfit donned by the svelte cabin crew," founder Ruth Lum says.
KUALA LUMPUR: A survey by Malaysia’s flag carrier sent to its customers asking for their opinion on whether its iconic kebaya uniforms should be “refreshed” to make it more inclusive has ...
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