Madam Ani Yudhoyono’s Fashion Diplomacy in Sydney

As the First Lady of Indonesia for a decade (2004-2014), Madam Kristiani Herawati Yudhoyono, well known as Ibu Ani, has been an active promoter of Indonesian fashion for a long time.

From the very first moment she accompanied her husband, HE Dr General (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, taking the oath as Indonesian Sixth President in 2004, she has shown her deep commitment in introducing Indonesian traditional textile to the world.

During her tenure as the First Lady, Madam Yudhoyono tirelessly fore fronted Indonesian traditional textile in Indonesia and abroad.

From wearing Batik cloth and black kebaya to attend State Dinner hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in London to displaying a Batik coat while visiting Hawaiian Garden hosted by Mrs Michelle Obama (FLOTUS) in Honolulu, Mrs Yudhoyono is seldom seen without her favorite ensemble crafted from Batik, Ikat, Songket, Tenun, etc.

Since 2014, she has regained her life as a civilian, yet her dedicated passion for Batik and other Indonesian textile stays and even moves forward. Indonesians and foreigners would line up in front of the venues where she would appear, only to catch a glimpse of her chic look.

JET is honored to assist the visit of the former First Couple of Indonesia recently in Australia as I get to witness Ibu Ani’s stylish fashion diplomacy.

Follow JET’s rendezvous with President Yudhoyono and Madam Ani as well as the world’s most influential figures in instagram (@JETJAKARTA) and Facebook Page (JET’s Fashion Diplomacy).

Scroll through Ibu Ani’s breathtaking photos in her instagram (@ANIYUDHOYONO).

All the very best to Bapak SBY and Ibu Ani.

Bravo KJRI Sydney for a well prepared visit of Indonesian Sixth President and First Lady!

Nb. Catatan Kecil untuk Sahabats Desainers dan Rekans Fashionista Indonesia, kita semua perlu menjaga komitmen kita bersama untuk mengedepankan kain tradisional Indonesia, termasuk Batik, Ikat, Songket, Tenun, dll.

Melalui penampilan Ibu Ani SBY, tampak bahwa diplomasi busana Indonesia dapat ditampilkan dengan mengenakan busana tradisional seperti kebaya, Batik dll, namun dapat juga dengan busana modern seperti jas dan celana yang dipadukan apik dengan syal Batik atau wastra Nusantara lainnya.

Mari ikuti jejak langkah Ibu Ani Yudhoyono yang tidak pernah lelah memajukan kain tradisional Indonesia. Saat ini beliau mungkin bukan lagi seorang Ibu Negara Indonesia, namun beliau tetap seorang figur publik yang dihargai dan dikagumi di dalam dan luar negeri. Pada berbagai kesempatan ke manca negara mendampingi Presiden SBY, Ibu Ani selalu tampak classy dan elegan dalam busana tradisional. Baik dalam kebaya dan kain sogan, maupun dalam busana jas formal dengan selendang Batik, Ibu Ani terus menerus menampilkan modernitas perempuan Indonesia yang bangga atas tradisi luhur Tanah Air.

Dear Ibu Ani Yudhoyono, stay promoting Indonesian fashion diplomacy through your elegant attire and warm personality.

Ibu Ani is truly a Batik icon from The Emerald Archipelago.

Watch the awesome presentation by President SBY.

"Who dares win..
Maybe we have a dream, or an aspiration..
But we never have courage, and we do not dare to take a step..
Then we will go nowhere, and we will become no one".

Thought-provoking words by H.E. Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Sixth Indonesian President, 2004-2014) at the Tenth Session of Super Mentor in Sydney, Australia.

JET and the Living Legends: HE General (Ret) Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Sixth President of Indonesia) and Madam Ani Yudhoyono.

Both Ibu Ani and JET wear hand-painted Indonesian Batik scarves.

JET is holding a book titled “My Batik Story: A Silent Labour of Love” which was authored by the former First Lady. Honored to receive this specially autographed book from the former First Couple of Indonesia. This book is a must-cited reference to all undergraduate and post graduate students focusing on Indonesian Batik.

HE Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Sixth President of Indonesia) with Madam Ani Yudhoyono with Indonesian Consul General and Madam Irene Mulyana and Consulate’s Staff, including JET.

Ibu Ani, wearing a trendy monochromatic Indonesian Batik coat, accompanied President SBY with Indonesian Consul General and Madam Irene Mulyana after a private luncheon in Wisma Indonesia (the Official Residence of Indonesian Consul General) in Sydney.

The former First Couple chatted with Dr Yayan Mulyana (Indonesian Consul General), Mrs Irene Mulyana and Colonel Riva Yanto (Indonesian Air Force Attache in Australia).

As an avid photographer, Ibu Ani is keen on taking photos of attractive objects, including scenery, fruits, animals, etc.

Here she is seen taking a photo of Australian Avocados that grow in the courtyard of Wisma Indonesia.

Find the Australian avocado photo which grows in The Consul General’s residence in Ibu Ani’s instagram (@ANIYUDHOYONO)

JET and Madam Yudhoyono during the tenth Super Mentor session in Sydney.

Madam Yudhoyono wears a Blue colored Mega Mendung Batik coat from Cirebon.

JET wears a hand-painted Batik shirt from Novita Yunus for Batik Chic (Instagram: Batik_Chic). The pattern on my shirt is titled Sido Mukti. 

Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Sixth Indonesian President) delivered his thought-provoking presentation.

Approximately 1000 audience flocked in the Sir John Clancy Auditorium in University of New South Wales.

Photo is taken from Ibu Ani’s instagram (@ANIYUDHOYONO).

JET and HE Dr Dino Patti Djalal (Indonesia Vice Foreign Minister, 2014), one of the inspiring figures in Super Mentor 10.

Dr SBY and Madam Ani are greeted by enthusiastic attendees who would like to take photos with them.

The Super Mentor’s photographers surrounded the former First Family of Indonesia.

Photo by Mr Anung Anindito (photographer of President SBY) (Instagram: @anunganindito)

JET is grateful to be chosen to accompany Madam Ani Yudhoyono together with Mrs Irene Mulyana during the Ladies Programme.

Photo and comment uploaded by Mrs Ani Yudhoyono in Instagram (@ANIYUDHOYONO).

Stylish Sunday morning stroll in the QVB with the one and only Ibu Ani Yudhoyono.

JET wears the limited edition Tumi x Didiet Maulana tote bag with Indonesian Ikat pattern (Instagram: @DIDIETMAULANA)

Overlooking the historical Sydney Town Hall.

L-R: Mr JET, Mrs Irene Mulyana (spouse of Indonesian Consul General), Mrs Ani Yudhoyono, Mrs Riva Yanto (spouse of Air Force Attache), Mrs Ellen Tjondro (spouse of Immigration Consul), Ms Tina (Mrs Yudhoyono’s ADC).

Let’s take a nice wefie during lovely walk with Madam Ani SBY.

And… another wefie during a Sunday stroll with President Yudhoyono and Madam Ani.

Overlooking Bondi Beach with the former Indonesian first couple.

L-R: JET, Colonel Riva Yanto (Air Force Attache), Mr Chandra (First Secretary Political Affairs), Dr Yayan Mulyana (Indonesian Consul General), President SBY, Madam Ani SBY, Madam Irene Mulyana, Mrs Riva Yanto, Mrs Chandra.

Photo is uploaded in Ibu Ani’s instagram (@ANIYUDHOYONO).

The avid photographer captures the moment of the scenic Bondi Beach.

Top photo taken by Ibu Ani and uploaded in her instagram (@ANIYUDHOYONO)

Below photo is taken by JET

Do you recognize that signature smile and motherly gesture of one of the world’s most famous women?

JET with the smart and kind Ibu Ani SBY.

Below photo and comment are taken from Ibu Ani’s instagram (@ANIYUDHOYONO)

G’day Indonesia and Australia from President SBY and Ibu Ani.

Photo is taken from Ibu Ani’s instagram (@ANIYUDHOYONO).

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