Malaysian designer Shaleen Cheah on crafting elegant, expressive fashion


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Long before her label became a name whispered in Dubai’s fashion circles and her pieces found their way into the wardrobes of the style-savvy, Shaleen Cheah’s relationship with fashion was deeply personal.

“My journey into the fashion world was completely unplanned. I’ve worn many hats but fashion was a love I never actively pursued until it became impossible to ignore,” says the Malaysian fashion designer.

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