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, Chandran’s true passion led him to enroll at the International Fashion Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur in 1988, followed by postgraduate studies at the Paris Amer…