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Baju Kurung Bayou Batik |
An inkling of the positive reception was seen in the guests who had their mobile phones on constant video mode as models paraded the label’s latest line of baju kurung in hand painted batik.
Founder Hazlina Zainuddin confirmed this collection would see five new baju kurung designs presented in differing variations-kaftan, layered, mini, peplum and the baju kurung riau.
“This season, our designs are focused on flora and fauna like butterflies, flowers and ferns,” she said.
Colours range from pastels to bold.
Materials are kept to silks, in variations of crepe, chiffon and jacquard-in a bid to preserve the soft, feminine rustle of exclusivity.
The fashion show also featured a hijab styling session with emcee, actress and model Anis Al Idrus who showed off three simple styles for guests to try out.
Non-Muslim guests who attended the show also sportingly took to the catwalk to show off their first attempts at hijab styling.
Hazlina herself awarded prizes to participants who came up with the most stylish folds.
The feel of Bayou, explained its founder, is simple yet classy and elegant.
“We don’t make our designs too bold,” said Hazlina.
However, she has not discounted the possibility of launching an edgier line should the niche arise.
“It will all depend on our customer’s preference,” she said.
Source: The Star Online
About Bayou Batik
Inspired by the ladies of the East Coast of Malaysia who are known to be business savvy, Bayou Batik started off from humble beginnings, selling batik pieces to friends and acquaintances.
As interest grew, what started out as a hobby then quickly transformed Bayou Batik into what it is today.
Working with local batik artisans, our exquisitely designed batik pieces are uniquely hand-drawn and produced in limited quantities to provide our customers with individuality and exclusivity.
Seeing the potential in what is traditionally a cottage industry, Bayou Batik aims to bring Malaysian batik onto the world stage by combining the traditional method of batik painting with modern designs and styles.
Ultimately, Bayou Batik aspires to keep the art of batik as how it has been, timeless.
Located at 16, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail 60000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Contact: +603-77105845
Bayou Batik collection is also available at Butik Bajoo, Warisan Mata-Mata Complex, Unit No. c4, Ground Floor, Warisan Mata-Mata Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
Source: Bayou Batik
