Malaysian fashion designer Fern Chua talks about her 10-year journey with batik


Fern Chua says that batik is trendy right now, loved by even the younger generation. AZMAN GHANI/The Star

For Fern Chua, batik is an art – and like any true artist, she pours her soul into every design, blending tradition with her own contemporary expression.

Her fashion collections comprise resort-style wear, and are seen as a way to push the boundaries of the craft.

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