Dari Samudera ke Ancala,

Bangsawan Melaka mendaki harapan

Portugis berserang Kesultanan Melaka,

Khazanah berlayar bersama Flor De la Mar,

Hikayat Hang Tuah berpahlawan lima gemilang

Sultan membawa tujuh syarat ke puncak Gunung Ledang

1511 - 1641

From sea to summit,

The first chapter into the Malaysia’s history books

From the glorious peranakan tale on Hang Li Po’s marriage to Sultan Mansur Shah of Melaka,

to the fall of Melaka during the Portuguese colonial era. BANGSAWAN is a traditional Malay opera that heroism and unity. BANGSAWAN is a reimagined Malay opera fashion show that stories Malaysia’s colonial past before achieving Merdeka, embracing foreign influences of the aristocrats and military into the Malay world. The collection references iconic elite figures that built Malaysia’s evolution into today’s fashion.

Started with Portugal’s first arrival look in Nusantara, this collection explores the fusion between Malaysia and Portuguese in harmony, reimagining the military and aristocrats.

A tribute to Malaysia’s first colonisation in 1511, this collection reimagines the Malay world with Portuguese influences in style. a new form of cultural assimilation by embracing and localising colonial culture in advanced fashion technology that didn’t exist during Sultanate - 3D print, metallic zippers, new tailoring techniques are experimented on ancient style of Baju Sikap and Kebaya. Tanjaks are tailored as cap for the Pahlawan warriors of medieval Malaya, Bangsawan reimagines Melaka aristocrats with Hang Li Po’s Chinese influences and Portuguese style post-colonisation.”

BANGSAWAN holds the Malaysian pride by introducing the new Selempang sash cut to represent the Malaysian identity.

Pahlawan knights dressed in native military style with cargo pants.

This collection traces back our past historic influences to find Malaysia’s muktircultural identity.

A sleek military style Selempang sash to represent nobility,

in finding our identity through our past historic infleunces.

Ethnic textile are used for military jackets in the grandeur of Malay style. BANGSAWAN celebrates the elegance of royal courts, the heroism of legendary figures, and the cultural exchanges that shaped the region through trade, migration, and voyage. It begins upon the waters. Billowing silhouettes echo the sails of Portuguese vessels crossing unfamiliar oceans in pursuit of trade, conquest, and glory. Draped fabrics mimic currents and waves, while metallic embroideries glisten like treasures hidden beneath the Strait of Melaka. Shades of deep indigo, storm grey, and aged gold evoke the maritime world that connected kingdoms across continents.