Was Gracie Abram’s Chanel Dress Inspired By The Baju Kurung?

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Bobby Eliot / ByrdieHair Full of SecretsOur hair care routines are deeply personal. From our first salon experience to the first product we fell in love with, every moment is a part of our hair story. At Byrdie, we're fascinated by the entire journey—the styling triumphs and the lessons we've learned from wash day disasters. With Hair Full of Secrets, we're bringing you the tried-and-true products, rituals, and recommendations your favorite cele…

Was Gracie Abram’s Chanel Dress Inspired By The Baju Kurung?

When Gracie Abrams stepped onto the Vogue World: Hollywood stage in a burgundy Chanel two-piece, she probably didn’t expect to cause a stir thousands of miles away, in Malaysia. Yet within hours, local fans were buzzing online, delighted by the uncanny resemblance between her ensemble and the traditional Baju Kurung Kedah. What might have been just another designer look for the American singer quickly turned into an unexpected cultural crossover…