The transformation of traditional Malay male attire into contemporary casual wear / Muhammad Khalik Mustafa

This study is conducted to determine feedbacks upon the upgrading
on the traditional Malay male attire’s design, which has been contemporize/
modernized, based on the character and the philosophy of the traditional
Malay male attire. The wearing of traditional Malay male attire can be seen
nowadays only in certain events and occasions. Among the attire studied
here are baju kurung teluk belanga, baju sikap, baju kehormatan Barat, baju
takwa, and baju kurung cekak musang. These original designs are given a
new twist or in other word, transformation to adapt with the new fashion
trends. Data was collected through: observation, evolution and questionnaire.
The process making through idea sketches and prototype-making and actual
product making are done based on results of these study. It can be
concluded that modernization done on these traditional attire to be as casual
wear for Malaysian men is acceptable.