Done in collaboration with makeup brand Wardah, the designers – including Zaskia Sungkar, Ria Miranda, Khanaan and Malik Moestaram – showcased their interpretations of modesty when influenced by the culture and landscape of Borneo. 

Dian Pelangi went for her signature color-block ensembles, this time taking inspiration from the lush green jungles of Borneo. The presentation involved the models carrying staves made to look like a giant leaf, evoking images of woodland protectors guarding the island’s ecosystem.

Greens of varying hues were represented equally, juxtaposed with black and white to accentuate the crisp, clean silhouettes. Contrasting colors from earth tones like ochre and terracotta were used sparingly yet effectively, livening up a masculine statement coat that was made more feminine through an oversized belt.

Menswear pieces seemed to be the theme for Dian, including coats, jackets and vests cut in lighter fabric for the modern women.

Actress-turned-designer Zaskia Sungkar went for a more ethnic look through her use of traditional hand-woven textiles. Earth tones were aplenty, contrasted with black and red in structured silhouettes that felt current through juxtaposition and asymmetry.

A simple black maxi dress was embellished with a net-like fabric, styled with a tenun (handwoven fabric) scarf worn asymmetrically under a skinny belt. The same net-like fabric was also used for a short black top, paired with a flowing skirt in vibrant yellow tenun.

At the other end of the style spectrum was Barli Asmara’s hyper-feminine collection, inspired by the sunsets of a Borneo beach and the grace and dignity of ballerinas.

The color palette’s range was kept to a minimum, featuring white and off-white in light fabrics like tulle, organdy and lace. Vintage bohemian vibes were present in floaty, dreamlike dresses that swished just the right amount with every step.

A polo-neck gown in sheer white tulle was embellished with macramé detailing on the bodice, with its cape-like sleeves billowing in the motion in tune with the floor-length lace skirt.

Also in the mood for softer presentations was Ria Miranda. Inspired by underwater life, Ria utilized soft pastels like periwinkle and coral for a traditionally feminine collection.

Floral beading accentuated a satiny outerwear in soft peach, while a sheer top with bow details on the sleeves received the same beading treatment, albeit in a simpler style. Maxi dresses were also well represented, including two that were styled with headwear that almost looked like a lampshade.

Khanaan brought the same tone of light pastels with her collection, infused with the colonial era dressing style of Indonesian women, which translated to loose silhouettes and opulent fabrics like silk and chiffon.

A batik long-sleeved high-low top in light pink was cinched at the waist with a sash tied like a ribbon, paired with a pleated maxi skirt cut from the same written batik that has become a signature for Khanaan. The collection was not all pastels, as the designer also brought in neutrals like earth tones and a rich navy blue that seemed vibrant in comparison.

Another departure from simple looks was Malik Moestaram’s “Belle Orchidee”, a collection dominated by purples that drew inspiration from orchids.

A structural kimono-esque outerwear in light, almost-grey purple was layered over a slightly more vibrant purple gown, finished in tulle and embellished with opulent 3D appliques in teal. Meanwhile, an overcoat was given the same treatment with the embellishments, providing a lustrous, luxurious touch when layered over a dress with brocade paneling.

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