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View all search resultsMask up: The year where fashion goes virtual
The Indonesian fashion world has embraced the change that has come with the pandemic.
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ashion is one of those things that might seem trivial in a pandemic, but to borrow Meryl Streep’s words as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, “That blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs”.
With the pandemic in full swing, the fashion industry has been in survival mode, as seen during the ninth edition of Indonesia Fashion Week (IFW) 2020, which represents not just the leading trends of the Indonesian fashion scene but also offers glimpses into next year’s fashion trends.
The virtual event, held at its usual location, the Jakarta Convention Center in November, was aired on YouTube, where it can be rewatched again and again.
CELEBRATING INDONESIA
This year around, IFW 2020 put the spotlight on the culture and beauty of Kalimantan, taking on the theme “Tales of the Equator – Treasure of the Magnificent Borneo”.
Standout looks included Cathrine Ambasari’s black and red ensembles, which brought a hint of royal elegance through intricate embroidery and structured silhouettes. While plain red can be rather audacious on its own, the choice of a dark floral-patterned fabric provided a much needed balance.
Poppy Dharsono’s classic menswear cuts also shone, utilizing classic simplicity to make the traditional textiles the star of the show. Severe but regal, with an impeccable fit that encapsulates the designer’s longstanding career.
