The Influences of Contemporary Fashion to the Development of Men’s Baju Melayu in Malaysia

Abstract

This study aims to analyse contemporary fashion influences that occurred in Malay men's Baju Melayu. Observations of modern contemporary Baju Melayu visual images from local designers were performed to identify the development of form, silhouette, colour, styling, and accessories. Analysis showed that the Malay men's Baju Melayu faces many changes in forms, silhouettes, colours, styles, and accessories in line with technological evolution, fashion openness, and the new lifestyle of the Malay men in Malaysia. The study hopes that local designers' new contemporary approaches can still portray Malay identity and sustain it over time.