Shock vs chic: Behati's Kel Wen on pushing fashion boundaries, going viral


Kel Wen talks about what it is like going viral in the fashion world – and his experience of dressing some of Malaysia’s biggest celebrities. Photo: The Star/KAMARUL ARIFFIN

His designs are not for everyone – to put it lightly. Yes, Kel Wen of Behati has built his name on creating unconventional and boundary-pushing clothes.

Think oversized versions of the baju Melayu, cheongsams transformed into crop tops, and kebaya pieces constructed with saree draping. Often times, these go viral on social media.

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