When Datuk Bernard Chandran talks about fashion, his latest collection or his family, he speaks with such zeal, it is undeniable that one overruling emotion that pervades everything he does is passion. Sitting on a Philippe Starck Lucite chair in the inner sanctum of his boutique in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Bernard is as photogenic as any of the models he sends down his runway.
He’s garbed in a V-neck T-shirt, skinny black jeans and white Rick Owens sneakers while a women’s Maison Margiela tailcoat completes his outfit of the day. His wrists are accessorised with beads, bangles and a faux gold and diamond watch which is actually made from sequins and embroidered fabric.