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Sarongs worn in many creative ways are the favorite of many young men these days. (JP/Sylviana Hamdani) (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)
Indonesian fashion designers give their insights on what will trend in modest fashion for Eid-al Fitr this year.
Getting a new outfit for Eid-al Fitr has been the norm for many Muslims worldwide. After all, the holy day signifies a fresh, new beginning in life after an entire month of fasting. And in the days following the COVID-19 pandemic, many Indonesians have become euphoric and indulged in a fashion shopping spree.
“People don’t just buy one or two new outfits for Lebaran this year,” Lisa Fitria, project director of Muslim Fashion Festival 2023 (Muffest+ 2023), said when interviewed by The Jakarta Post at The Westin, South Jakarta, on March 10. “They buy four or five instead.”
The reason for this increase is that there are a lot of invitations for gatherings around Lebaran holidays, triggered by the revocation of COVID-19 public restrictions.
“And each invite comes with a different dress code,” Lisa explained.
As a result, sales during Muffest+ 2023 have also tripled compared to the previous years.
“This is good news for the country’s fashion industry,” the event’s project director said.
