I would like to thank Image.net by Getty Images for the use of these shots from Indonesia’s definitive fashion event that is held annually to showcase the Republic’s fashion design talents as well as the progress of its burgeoning fashion and creative industry. The organizers ultimate goal is to establish the sophisticated city of Jakarta as a global fashion hub.
While looking through the photo’s from the opening night I stopped on these images like a magpie attracted to tinfoil. This spangled tunic feels like a fresh take on the disco aesthetic of YSL at Studio 54. It covers what it needs to, and feels sexy at the same time. In a modern interpretation of 70’s sass, Malaysian designer Bernard Chandran brings Eastern influence and structure to what could have been a more bohemian look. I love the color, and the interesting hemline. It is chic and simple without being severe. The hand beading of the garment is a work of art in itself. It looks great coming and going. A fashion hit of the highest order.
Jakarta Fashion Week is organized by event management company Azura Activation, which is a subsidiary of Femina Group, a publishing company, which since its founding in 1971 has been active in promoting the Indonesian fashion industry through various editorial initiatives and events.
The language of fashion is global, with each continent, country, and city bringing another flavor to the melting pot of style.
Jakarta Indonesia- November 12: The model showcases Malaysian designer Bernard Chandran during Jakarta Fashion Week 2012 opening at Pacific Place on November 12, 2011 in Jakarta. (Photo’s by Honda Tranggono/Feminagroup)
