Indonesian Fashion Extravaganza Marvels New Zealanders

            

Graciously initiated by HE Mr Jose Tavares (the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to New Zealand) and Madam Rennie Wibowo Tavares, JET is honored to be asked to participate in the Indonesian Fashion Extravaganza, the first ever Indonesian Fashion Diplomacy event in New Zealand, held on 4 March 2016.

In the 21^st century when diplomacy is intertwined with culture, Indonesian Fashion Extravaganza is the embodiment of Indonesian cultural diplomacy through fashion in the furthest end of Southern Hemisphere.

As the first ever comprehensive fashion show hosted by Indonesian Embassy, this show aims to present the very best of Indonesian traditional textiles namely Batik, Ikat and Songket.

These textiles are more than just a piece of cloth to Indonesians, as each of them is unique and holds philosophical term through their distinctive patterns and bold color.

The IFE show presents the creations of seven renowned Indonesian designers, namely Mrs Nita Seno Adji, Mr Handy Hartono, Mr Sikie Purnomo, Mr Defrico Audy, Mr Rudy Chandra, Ms Carla Setja Atmadja and Mr Yuku Moko. Each of them presents a one-of-a-kind fashionable yet practical apparel, specifically designed for New Zealanders.

Taking place at the ocean-front Wharewaka Function Centre, IFE has effectively gathered 200 audiences as well as Wellington-based dignitaries, including Government officials and foreign Ambassadors.

“The show was spectacular and the designs presented were all beautiful and unique. I enjoyed the show very much and would love to have the designs available in New Zealand”, said stylish Wellingtonians who attended the show.

After months of preparation, the IFE took off with a triumphant show on the first day. This was followed by a fashion bazaar on the second day (5 March 2016) which took place in the Indonesian Embassy in Wellington. The coverage on the bazaar will be featured on my next post.

Do not miss JET’s globe-trotting fashion adventure in instagram (@JETJAKARTA), Facebook page (JET’s Fashion Diplomacy) and twitter (@Jonesey4Eva)!!!

Ps. Catatan Kecil untuk Rekans Fashionista dan Sahabats Desainer, jangan ragu untuk keluar dari comfort zone dengan ikut serta pada pagelaran busana di luar negeri. Saya salut pada ketujuh perancang busana Indonesia yang telah ikut serta pada Indonesian Fashion Extravaganza/IFE. Kreativitas mereka sebagai perancang tampak dari terciptanya koleksi istimewa oleh setiap perancang untuk masyarakat Selandia Baru. Batik dengan nuansa monokromatik (hitam putih) dari Nita Seno Adji dan dress Batik Shibori warna Indigo dari Handy Hartono memikat masyarakat NZ yang gemar dengan nuansa warna tersebut. Trench coat dari bahan songket oleh Defrico Audy dan jaket Tenun NTT dari Sikie Purnomo cocok dikenakan oleh Wellingtonians, khususnya saat Benua Selatan memasuki musim Gugur/Dingin saat ini. Dress Batik a la Liz Taylor dan Audrey Hepburn yang ditampilkan oleh Rudy Chandra digemari oleh pemuka industri mode New Zealand yang gemar dengan Hollywood Glam era 1950-an. Kain sutra Yuku Moko dapat dikenakan kapan saja sebagai sarung dan syal. Sedangkan modernitas busana tradisional ditampilkan Carla Setja Atmadja lewat 2010 Made With Love yang mayoritas karyanya merupakan lurik dan tenun.

IFE adalah event pertama di Selandia Baru yang telah mempromosikan diplomasi busana Indonesia. Ketujuh desainer telah meraup sukses di New Zealand tidak hanya sebagai perancang yang busananya diterima dengan antusias oleh masyarakat NZ namun juga pelaku diplomasi busana yang memajukan potensi ekonomi kreatif Tanah Air. Berbeda dengan diplomasi politik dan ekonomi yang merupakan tugas spesifik para diplomat, diplomasi busana Indonesia dapat dilakukan tidak hanya oleh diplomat namun juga oleh seluruh komponen masyarakat. Diplomasi busana dan kain tradisional dari Tanah Air akan berkembang semaju diplomasi busana Amerika, Perancis, Italia, Inggris dan Australia pada saat seluruh komponen masyarakat mendukung diplomasi ini. Untuk itu, mari bersama majukan diplomasi busana Indonesia. Siapa lagi yang akan mendukung diplomasi busana Indonesia kalau bukan kita, bangsa Indonesia. Let’s be proud in wearing the very best of Indonesian designer anywhere we go. Stay chic and fab, Indonesian fashionistas and designers!

JET with the handsome Indonesian Ambassadorial couple, HE Mr Jose Tavares (Indonesian Ambassador to New Zealand) and Mrs Rennie Wibowo Tavares, who are the host and hostess of IFE.

Mrs Rennie Wibowo Tavares wears a hand-embroidered dress and coat by Nita Seno Adji, whose collection is featured in the show.

The Master of Ceremony in action!

JET’s hand-painted Indonesian Batik shirt by Yuku Moko.

Welcoming remarks by HE Mr Jose Tavares, Indonesian Ambassador to NZ.

Hand-painted silk Batik dress and scarf by Yuku Moko (Facebook: Yuku Moko)

Hand-painted silk Batik shawls worn as bikini and sarong by Yuku Moko.

Yuku Moko’s black and white silk Batik dress.

Yuku Moko and JET with the amazing team of models in Yuku Moko’s creations.

Mr Yuku Moko

Ameera, one of the most elegant models in IFE, strikes a pose in Nita Seno Adji’s monochromatic Batik.

The ubiquitous black and white Batik by Nita Seno Adji (Facebook: Juanita Senoadji)

An elegant vision in white, all hand-embroidered, by Nita Seno Adji.

Nita Seno Adji specially designs a hand-embroidered shirt for New Zealand’s stylish men.

Mrs Rennie Tavares (Indonesian Ambassador’s spouse), impeccably dressed in Nita Seno Adji, with the designer.

Rudy Chandra’s ode to Batik and Hollywood 50’s glam.

When beautiful Batik meets striking polka dots by Rudy Chandra.

Hey Kiwi men, you will look amazing in Rudy Chandra’s hand-stamped Batik.

Mr Rudy Chandra (Instagram: @RCRUDYCHANDRA, Facebook: Rudy Chandra)

Let’s hit the Wanaka lake in style with this stylish tie dyed Batik ensemble with Indigo color by Handy Hartono

Hey mate, show off those muscles with Handy Hartono’s Batik vest.

Because children can rock Handy Hartono’s cool Batik outfits too!

Color me blue in Batik coat by Handy Hartono

Handy Hartono with his cute lil’ models.

Mr Rocky wears 2010 Made With Love’s outfit.

Wellingtonians, put on this stylish jacket and pants made from Lurik by 2010 Made With Love.

Why wear plain and boring jacket when one can show off this colorful hand-woven Tenun jacket by 2010 Made With Love?

Mrs Carla Setja Atmadja (the designer of 2010 Made With Love) with Mr Malik, the handsome young model in her creation.

Find Carla in Facebook (Page: Le Patrimoine by 2010 Made With Love, Account: Carla Setja Atmadja) and Instagram (@2010EXLEPATRIMOINE, @CARLAKAMA)

Defrico Audy elegantly offers New Zealanders his version of trench coat which is crafted from Songket (golden threads).

Men can also rock this Songket jacket by Defrico Audy!

The creative Defrico Audy also serves as the show’s disciplined yet tres lovely choreographer.

Loveee this cropped trenchie by Defrico Audy

The amazing designer, Mr Defrico Audy (Instagram: @DEFRICO_AUDY, Facebook: Defrico Audy)

Only Mr Sikie Purnomo can design a handsome suit crafted entirely from East Nusa Tenggara’s Tenun (Hand-woven).

Ms Meita Gaeta, an Indonesian born and New Zealand based socialite, wears Sikie Purnomo’s design.

The sweet and talented Mr Sikie Purnomo (Facebook: Sikie Purnomo, Instagram: @SIKIEPURNOMO).

Surely you would expect JET to change at least once during MC-ing?!!!

This time, JET wears the handsome Bordeaux colored songket jacket by Defrico Audy.

HE Mr Jose Tavares and Madam Rennie Tavares with the seven Indonesian designers after the final curtain call.

With Madam Rennie Wibowo Tavares, dressed in Nita Seno Adji’s hand-embroidered dress.

Congratulations to Ambassador and Madam Tavares for a successful and well organized show.

With Mrs Rika Anindhita Siregar, spouse of Mr Andre Omer Siregar (Indonesian Consul in Darwin) and her sister, Ms Maritzka Putri Ananda (spouse of Defence Attache in Wellington).

JET and these charming New Zealand models, all dressed in Yuku Moko.

Madam Rennie Tavares and JET with our Wellington stylish friends, including Ms Ange Gordon (The Service Depot boutique).

The team after show in water-front Wellington.

HE Mr Jose Tavares leads the preparatory meeting of Indonesian Fashion Extravaganza in Indonesian Embassy Wellington.

First Indonesian luncheon hosted by Indonesian Ambassador to the designers and team in the Embassy.

Seriously guys, what can be more fun than dressing up?

JET and Mrs Rennie Tavares trying on cool tie-dyed outfits by the one and only Handy Hartono.

On behalf of Indonesian Ambassador, JET chairs the first coordination meeting with designers in Jakarta, January 2016.

JET, Mrs Rennie Tavares and the seven designers and team wish you all a fab and fashionable day ahead!

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