Kebaya designs then and now.. - Kebaya - Chantiq Skaly - www.chantiqskaly.com

When we first started in 2001, Chantiq Skaly explored embroidery a lot and that was when I was intrigued by the embroidery work in Tasik Malaya, Bukit Tinggi and Uluwatu. Based on that we made the traditional nyonya kebayas and changed sleeve treatments etc.

In 2002, we were into kebaya with button closures in front and long tuxedo like cuttings. I was also exploring many types of batiks from different parts of Indonesia/Malaysia to pair it with. I was also intrigued with songkets of different backgrounds.

In 2003, things were a lot more exciting for us and we began exploring bridalwear..this took a much longer time to launch as it involves a lot of knowledge in pre-making and constructing. We looked at different partners to work with and Tinong became our exclusive partner for the international market. She was fabulous in traditional kebaya bridalwear. We work closely until today.

2004, we began our pre launches of different types of bridal kebaya- one of the most memorable ones were the longest train kebaya,theaterical collared kebaya, offshoulder kebayas and mandarin collared kebayas with took off real well a year later in 2005.

I was beginning to look far outside of Asia in 2006, victorian style and the 1950s weddings were beginning to have a lot of my attention. I was inspired by the puffed sleeves,leg O mutton sleeves and veils with headgear. This was then incorporated into my wedding attire the following year.

Today, I am going back to basics, following my instincts and created patchwork of laces for our kebayas for s/s08 and a/w08 inspired by my favourite javanese folklore,Nawang Wulan, I created the tiedye chiffon kebaya dress in 7 rainbow colors. I am also having fun making funky couture kebayas suitable for my age

Next year, the company, Asian Atelier will explore the big apple and I want to continue to work hard in designing and making kebaya an attire made for all.

xox

alin anuar

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