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Local brand to present ‘tenun Baduy’ at Paris Fashion Week
After previously showcasing at the 2017 London Fashion Week in February, local brand LEKAT is set to bring tenun (woven textile) Baduy to the Paris Fashion Week.
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Lekat will also make an appearance in Tranoï in Carrousel du Louvre and the Palais de la Bourse from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. (Shutterstock/File)
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fter previously showcasing at the 2017 London Fashion Week in February, local brand LEKAT is set to bring tenun (woven textile) Baduy to the Paris Fashion Week.
Designed by Amanda Indah Lestari, LEKAT is said to be the only brand from Indonesia at the event.
LEKAT will reportedly showcase its latest 24 collections on the runway of the Oxford Fashion Studio in Hôtel d’Evreux on Sept. 28 under the theme "Bringing the Beauty of Baduy to Paris Fashion Week."
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It will also make an appearance in Tranoï in Carrousel du Louvre and the Palais de la Bourse from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2.
Tranoï is a platform that connects designers and buyers, including Galeries Lafayette, Barneys, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstorm.
“I want to combine the current trend of denim with Baduy traditional woven art to create a new and different look,” Amanda told tempo.co, adding that she wanted to give a modern touch to the woven textile with a unique cut and embroidery.
The designer also said she sought to tell the story of the women making the garments in Baduy village through her works. (wir/kes)
