Chris Habana and Toton Januar on Identity, Craft and Cultural Expression
Designers Chris Habana and Toton Januar talk identity, longevity, and the quiet power of going global on your own terms.
Rooted in Collaboration, IAM Debuts with ‘Obscuring Overtures’
In an exciting launch, IAM links up with ten beloved local designers to create an exclusive collection ‘Obscuring Overtures’, setting the tone for the platform’s debut and direction beyond fashion e-commerce.
Sapto Djojokartiko Steps Into a New Direction
Sapto Djojokartiko embraces a new direction with a playful approach that focuses on colours and textures for his latest collection.
PIMFW: Biasa x Studio Sejauh, Sean Sheila for Pillar and KRATON by Auguste Soesastro
At PIMFW 2024, BIASA presented a resort collection in collaboration with Studio Sejauh, Sean Sheila for Pillar offers their interpretation of the blurring lines between work and play, while KRATON presents a contemplative proposal of national pride.
PIFW Concludes with a Homecoming for Local Designers
Towards the end of PIFW, Felicia Budi of fbudi and Amanda Lestari of LEKAT returned to the runway after years of hiatus. Soetjipto Hoeijaja of no’om | no’mi looked to Jakarta for inspiration. Finally, Adrian Gan closed PIFW with a collection done in collaboration with Chitra Subiyakto of Sejauh Mata Memandang that incorporated selvedge denim developed by the label.
PIFW: Brands Sticking to a Palatable Formula
At Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week (PIFW) 2024, Patrick Owen anchored his collection on botanical references and a dash of nostalgia through lace doilies, while Sean Sheila embraced the chaos (partially) as shown through deconstructed looks.