Fashion constantly evolves and changes, yet it always returns to previous themes to inspire current trends.

Six emerging designers '€” Ek Thongprasert from Thailand, Hartono Gan, Lulu Lutfi Labibi, Yosep Sinudarsono, Yovia Jogja and Vone by Ivonne '€” captured the fashion journey starting as early as the 1920s, mixing classic looks in today'€™s trends during the '€œL'€™Officiel and Fashion First Circa 2015 '€œ fashion show.

Held on the smaller stage on the last day of Indonesian Fashion Week 2015 at the Jakarta Convention Center, the show allowed visitors to enjoy the voyage intimately.

Yosep Sinudarsono offered his Spring/Summer 2015 collection, showcasing dresses that were inspired by The Great Gatsby and the flapper era of the 1920s on the L-shaped runway.

'€œDuring this period, women'€™s fashion changed from conservative to sexier figures '€” but still keeping their elegance,'€ he said.

The predominantly black collection looked simple, but sleek and glamorous with fringes, beading and rhinestones detailing the dresses.

Meanwhile, Yovia Jogja showcased her latest collection of men'€™s ready-to-wear, with the simple, basic and timeless fashions of men in the 1950s.

Yovia said the collection was not an exercise in novelty, but emphasized more a lesson on style.

Conservative white and off-white shirts were essential for the collection, pairing them with shorts, Capri pants, and jogger pants that made them more up-to-date.

The shawls that hung over the shoulders and the use of casual boots brightened up the monochromatic look.  

Moving on to the next decade, Ivonne Magdalene for Vone by Ivonne showcased her Spring/Summer 2015 collection, taking inspiration from the styles of the 1960s, an era regarded as a breakthrough period in fashions.

One of the key looks from the 1960s was clothing with vivid colors, and these were apparent in Vone'€™s collection that mostly came in long dresses decorated with colorful butterfly prints and embroidery.

Vone also presented a dark blue bell-bottom  jumpsuit that stood out among the set of colorful gowns.

Vone used accessories that were essential in 1960s fashion style, like pearls, to upgrade the retro look.

Yogyakarta-based designer Lulu Lutfi Labibi represented clothes for men from the era of the 1970s with his first men'€™s wear line.

Keeping his signature draping style, Lulu was inspired by the keraton (Javanese palace) warriors for his '€œHeritage Brigade'€ collection.

He used Javanese striped lurik fabric, woven cloth and batik with geometrical patterns for long coats, layered shirts, harem pants and asymmetrically cut vests.

'€œThe collection embodies the way urban men dress today. The looks on the runway are just guidance; the pieces can be mixed and matched accordingly,'€ Lulu said.  

Entering the era of the 1990s, Hartono Gan brought a set of modern, structured and clean-cut clothes that were inspired by the silhouettes and aesthetic elements of that era.

Lulu Lutfi Labibi
His collection was dominated by minimalism and simplicity, underlining the power of dress pants.

Practical elements like tailored jackets could easily make a delicate dress into professional wear. Body-conscious dresses with sleek and flowing skirts were also the highlight of his evening-wear.

The last collection in the parade was from Thai designer Ek Thongprasert that showcased his '€œGrey Gardens'€ Spring/Summer collection to portray men'€™s fashions in the year 2000.

The collection displayed traditional patterns that were rearranged in ways to reintroduce the classic element into something modern through the creation of shorts, shirts, pants and jackets.

He used jacquard to create the expensive look of the clothes, and created the illusion of intricate embroidery from printed patterns.

Throughout the show, fashion lovers were given the opportunity to catch a glimpse of vintage looks, while enjoying the designers'€™ creativity in today'€™s styles.

'€” Photos courtesy of Indonesia Fashion Week