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Sarongs are 2023's must-have fashion item
These days, many people proudly wear sarongs in their daily lives.
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Sarongs are no longer confined to religious and traditional circles. These days, many people proudly wear them in their daily lives.
The sarong is a favorite fashion item during Lebaran. But its use has transcended religious and traditional circles. Today, many men and women proudly wear it to the office, malls and even when riding big bikes.
Ignatius “Bingky” Hendra is an example. The architect-turned-big-bike-enthusiast wears sarongs almost everywhere, also when working in his repair shop and touring the cities on one of his cruisers.
“I started wearing sarongs almost daily six or seven years ago,” Bingky said in a Zoom session on Feb. 25. “And I love it. I never feel that [wearing sarongs] hampers any of my movements or daily activities.”
Brand activist Arto Biantoro is another example. The 49-year-old has been wearing sarongs daily for the past five years.
Arto wears them with a simple T-shirt and sandals when hanging out with friends. He combines them with a crisp shirt, formal jacket, and patent leather shoes during formal occasions.
