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Making 'ethnic' couture wearable for all
Nida Shay Tahir's intricately detailed statement pieces start at $620 for items with no embroidery
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Not many fashion designers can say they have their pieces bought by a museum to be part of its permanent collection.
So, it was a pinch-me moment for Nida Shay Tahir, when the Asian Civilisations Museum asked to purchase one of her dresses last month. The oxblood three-piece set will be part of Singapore's national heritage collection.
