Malaysian designers redefine CNY fashion, from black clothes to red carpet gowns

From red carpet dresses to the colour black, Malaysian designers are seen breaking the mould of Chinese New Year dressing. Photo composite: Behati (left), Brian Khoo

Chinese New Year is often associated with tradition, but this year, a few Malaysian fashion designers are breaking the mould. They have come up with collections that are a little less classic than what one would expect for the festivities.

Think crop tops, corsets, baby doll dresses and red carpet gowns, but still with oriental elements that evoke the right vibe for the celebrations. There are even those who are not favouring the colour red.