Bernard Chandran: A Pioneer of Malay Fashion Bernard Chandran, born on February 27, 1968, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, embodies a remarkable fusion of cultural heritage and artistic ambition within the realm of fashion design. His upbringing—rooted in Indian and Chinese traditions— instilled a distinctive worldview that profoundly shaped his innovative approach to crafting garments and textiles. Initially pursuing accounting studies, Ch…