A Dutch designer based here has come under fire for her crusade of wanting to “see Malays dressing beautifully again”, sparking accusations of cultural appropriation.
Netizens took issue with comments made by Nala Design founder Lisette Scheers who said “my dream is to see the baju kurung return, to see Malays dressing beautifully again. Growing up this country was full of beautiful fabrics and colours," in a South China Morning Post article.
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