Front-rowing JET with Mom at Sydney’s MBFF

Proudly accompanied by his fashionable Mom –Mrs Henny Tandjung-, JET walked tall and grand to attend the much anticipated fashion scene of the season a.k.a. Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival/MBFF.

Indeed, JET is sooo thrilled to be invited to the most prestigious fashion event in the Southern Hemisphere! The Fashion Festival serves as the kaleidoscope for the trendiest Australian designs for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2016. Bold prints and colorful patterns are to be found along side the monochrome as well as pastel colored outfits at the show. Clean cut dresses with a bit of skin showing elegantly dominated the show.

While the last Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in March was highlighted with a specific show for each prominent designer from Down Under, the MBFF features three thematic shows, which cover casual and contemporary, semi-formal and formal as well as elegant attires.

Similar to the world’s leading fashion shows, the show is a hub of the most important fashion networks as it was filled with the most beautiful and glamorous actors/actresses, fashion editors, bloggers, journalists and guests. All wore elegant and one-of-a-kind ensemble.

I always believe that fashion is not just a piece of clothing, regardless of its beauty. In fact, each shirt or blouse or cloth can be worn to represent one’s character or even one’s state of origin.

My Mom and I chose to wear the most famous traditional textile from Indonesia to attend the MBFF, namely Batik. For centuries, Indonesian Batik has been deeply associated with meticulous techniques, intricate and meaningful patterns as well as vibrant colours.

Fashionistas, gaze through the following photos and witness how my shirt from Batik Cirebon and Mom’s long skirt from Batik Madura mesmerized Sydney’s leading fashion people. 

Rest assured that JET and his Mom received lots of extra nice comments regarding their outfits!

If you wish to turn heads as we did, never hesitate to put on the much beloved fashion ensemble from your country of origin and wear it with another trendy outfit from other designer. Instantly you will reveal an original look which others will adore!

Thank you, MBFF and its amazing line of Australian designers, for a great night that one and one’s mother will forever treasure!

Fashionistas, stay tuned for JET’s fashionable adventure by following him and his fab Mom in instagram (@JETJAKARTA), Facebook page (JET’s Fashion Diplomacy) and twitter (@Jonesey4Eva).

Catatan Kecil untuk Sahabats Fashionista dan Rekans Desainer Indonesia: Ayo mulai kenakan busana kebanggaan dari Tanah Air seperti blus atau rok Batik, sarung Ikat, syal Tenun, tas Songket, sandal Tapis, saat menghadiri fashion event di luar negeri. Yakinlah bahwa penampilan fashionista akan mengundang decak kagum anggota komunitas fashion. After all, siapa lagi yang akan dukung promosi fashion Nusantara kalau kita tidak memulainya?!!!

JET and his fab Mom, Mrs Henny Tandjung, at the Star Lounge which is the spot for Sydney’s leading fashion people inside the MBFF.

JET:

Hand-painted Indonesian Batik Shirt by Edward Hutabarat Part One (The shirt has Cirebon pattern namely Mega Mendung) (http://www.edwardhutabarat.com/)

Trousers by Missoni (http://www.missoni.com)

Customised Clutch by Rounn (http://rounn.com/)

Mom:

Hand-painted Batik Skirt by De Wati (the skirt has Madura pattern and color)

Jacket by Zara (http://www.zara.com/)

JET and Mom at the stage of MBFF. Loving this décor of black and white illustration of Sydney’s most famous landmarks, including the Town Hall and Luna Park.

Full house of fashion people at the epic Sydney’s Town Hall (http://www.sydneytownhall.com.au/).

The Front-rowing Mother and Son right before the show begins!!!

JET and Mom sitting nicely next to these two lovely young ladies.

Give it up to Dion Lee!!! Lee sure knows how to transforms delicate leather into a charming dress! (http://www.dionlee.com/)

Who but Dion Lee can design such a killer red dress with a super sexy back!!!

Sooo in love with Romance Was Born’s beaded dress. Can you locate where the Australian continent is in this dress? (http://romancewasborn.com).

Look how this ancient flower of Australia namely the Waratah is converted into an impressive dress by Romance Was Born.

Karla Spetic’s romantic dress, just perfect for the romantic woman! (http://www.karlaspetic.com/)

Which man won’t fall for this red-nailed woman? Only by Karla Spetic.

Christopher Esber’s glorious green dress (http://christopheresber.com.au/)

Meet glad-heels: when gladiator meet hi-heels, the constant companion of all models at the MBFF.

Sydney’s glamorous fashion people sit still to observe the show.

All beautiful Sydney-siders were seen at the show. Look at their one-of-a-kind attires.

The closing line by a march of elegant Australian models at the MBFF.

JET and Mom après the show. Closely look at the enchanting 3D projection as it forms an enchanted forest backdrop.

At the end of the show, this amazing voiced diva swooned the audience.

The Town Hall is beautified to host as the venue for MBFF. Look at the 19^th century Grand Organ which was once the world’s largest organ.

“A glass of rose, Monsieur?” as gently asked by this dashing young gentleman. Tempus Two’s Australian rose wine is kindly offered to attendees of MBFF. (http://www.tempustwo.com.au)

“I adore your shirt!” followed by “I adore your look!” then “let’s take a photo together!” Meet JET and the most happening blonde bombshell at the MBFF!

Sweets are for the sweets! These ladies, including my very own Mom, simply gave in to the tempting candies!

My Mom is not quite a game player but when make up is offered, you can bet that she’ll play to win!

Meet JET’s stylish new friend, Tashina.

The majestic Town Hall of Sydney serves as the venue of this year’s MBFF.

JET & Mom modeled for Rekorderlig Cider at the Star Lounge of MBFF (Source: Playground People’s instagram) (http://www.rekorderlig.com)

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