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View all search resultsLabdanation sets Guinness World Record for sustainable fashion
The record was officially verified and adjudicated the event against the requirements and criteria established for the record category.
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PT Labda Anugerah Tekstil operational director Wijaya Ng (left) receives the Guinness World Record from adjudicator Justin Patterson during Labda Fashion Week at Sira Village Grand Outlet in Kura-kura Bali Special Economic Zone in Bali on Oct. 28, 2026. The record was for “The Most Sustainability-Certified Textile Clothing in a Fashion Show.“ (Courtesy of Sira Village/-)
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ndonesia recorded a significant milestone in sustainable fashion after Labdanation Fashion Week Season III received a Guinness World Records title for “The Most Sustainability-Certified Textile Clothing in a Fashion Show,” in Sira Village Grand Outlet Bali, featuring 67 garments made from sustainability-certified textiles recently.
The record was officially verified and adjudicated by Guinness World Records adjudicator Justin Patterson, who assessed the event against the requirements and criteria established for the record category.
“Through Labdanation Fashion Week, we are pleased to provide a platform for Indonesian creativity, particularly small and medium industries and micro, small and medium enterprises, to showcase their products and reach wider markets,” Sira Village president director Tantowi Yahya said in press statement on Oct. 28.
“At Sira Village, we believe that destinations can play a meaningful role beyond retail by creating opportunities for businesses, creative communities and industries to connect and grow.”
Tantowi added that as part of the Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Sira Village shares a commitment to sustainability and responsible development that creates long-term value for businesses, local communities and the environment.
The achievement highlighted the growing momentum of Indonesia’s sustainable fashion industry and the potential of local businesses to contribute to global sustainability standards. The event also reflects Sira Village’s ambition to serve as a platform for creativity, collaboration and industry engagement within the Kura Kura Bali SEZ.
Through initiatives such as Labdanation Fashion Week, Sira Village aims to support Indonesian brands, including SME, by providing opportunities to showcase their products, engage with industry stakeholders and explore new market opportunities.
Organized by PT Labda Anugerah Tekstil under the theme “Threads of Legacy,” Labdanation Fashion Week Season III brought together textile industry stakeholders, designers, local fashion brands, educational institutions and industry professionals to demonstrate how collaboration can advance sustainability throughout the fashion value chain.
The runway featured collections from five Indonesian fashion brands: Murrato Bali, Kimmyra, Institut Desain dan Bisnis (IDB) Bali, Unice and Novel Mice, showcasing local creative talent through sustainable fashion.
Beyond the runway and Guinness World Records achievement, Labdanation Fashion Week Season III also featured an industry talk show examining the future of Indonesia’s national textile industry and its readiness to compete in the global marketplace
The talk show carried the theme “The Development of the National Textile Industry Towards an Ethical and Integrity-Driven Global Market in Creating International-Standard Business Players.”
The session brought together representatives from government institutions, textile associations, certification bodies, manufacturing companies, and industry specialists.
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