# Behati

> Behati is a textile heritage label based in Malaysia, Malaysia, started in 2018. Behind the label: Kel Wen. Known for traditional dress for men and women across Malay, Chinese, Indian and Bornean cultures.

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- Country guide: https://thecastindex.com/houses/malaysian-designers
- Facts checked: 2026-10-22
- Author: Kaiser Khan (Founder & Editor)

## Quick facts

- Behind the label: Kel Wen
- Based: Malaysia, Malaysia
- Since: 2018
- Focus: Textile heritage
- Makes: Traditional wear, including baju Melayu
- Official site: https://behati.my
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behati.my/

## Who is behind Behati?

Kel Wen came to fashion from piano and theatre and started Behati in April 2018, Options reported. The label makes traditional dress for men and women drawn from Malaysia’s Malay, Chinese, Indian and Bornean cultures, including baju Melayu, and has shown at KL Fashion Week since 2019.

## Timeline

- April 2018: Kel Wen starts Behati. (source: https://www.optionstheedge.com/node/4069)
- 3 August 2024: Shows the Merdeka collection at KL Fashion Week. (source: https://www.optionstheedge.com/node/4069)
- 2025: Takes its first closing slot at KL Fashion Week. (source: https://firstclasse.com.my/style/backstage-klfw-2025-kel-wen-behati-modernising-malaysian-cultural-fashion/)

## Sources

- [Behati — official site](https://behati.my) — checked 2026-10-22
- [Options (The Edge) — Kel Wen and Behati](https://www.optionstheedge.com/node/4069) — checked 2026-10-22
- [First Classe — Behati backstage at KLFW 2025](https://firstclasse.com.my/style/backstage-klfw-2025-kel-wen-behati-modernising-malaysian-cultural-fashion/) — checked 2026-10-22