Celebrating Hari Ibu in Sydney: Nita Seno Adji and Handy Hartono Dazzled Down Under

Mother, how are you today?

Here is a note from your daughter

With me everything is okay

Mother, how are you today? (Maywood)

Nita Seno Adji and Handy Hartono, two top Indonesian designers, recently dazzled Sydney-siders with their elegant designs. These household name designers in Indonesia were invited by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Sydney to participate in the fashion show commemorating Hari Ibu (Mother’s Day).

Hosted by Madam Irene Mulyana (Chair of Civil Servants’ Spouses Organization in Sydney) and supported by Indonesian Consulate General, the event was successfully attended by 150 Indonesian women in Sydney. The triumph of the event was also marked by the major numbers of Indonesian women who travelled inter-state to specially attended the event.

Nita Seno Adji stunned the audience with her signature handcrafted embroidery which is both colorful and luxurious. Handy Hartono, meanwhile, astonished the guests with his super cool indigo blue hand-painted Batik. The handsome creations of these designers perfectly blend in with the ambiance of the city of Sydney as well as its stylish and vibrant inhabitants. This must be the reason why both designers received continuous applause at the finale.

The 2016 Ratu Kebaya (Kebaya Queen) pageant is another exciting feature of this year’s Mother Day. It was no easy task for the judges to select the winner and five runner ups from 150 smart and pretty Indonesian women who all dressed up charmingly in Indonesian traditional textiles from various parts of Indonesia, including Java, Kalimantan, Sumatera, Sulawesi, Bali, Papua and other region.

Before the tasty Indonesian lunch was served, most attendees could not help themselves to try on and purchase the outfits. As a member of organizing committee, JET is utterly proud to witness the enthusiasm of Sydney-siders in welcoming the Indonesian designers and eager in purchasing the handsome collection of these designers. The success of the show as well as the sold out fashion merchandises within minutes after the show stood as a testimony how Indonesian fashion effectively penetrates foreign market with its unique designs and ethnic patterns. 

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Ps. Catatan Kecil untuk Sahabats Diplomats dan Rekans Fashionistas,

Selamat Hari Ibu 2016. Mari kita bersama merayakan Hari Ibu tidak hanya melalui ucapan namun juga perbuatan yang nyata. Berikan perhatian dengan mengunjungi Ibu, Istri, Nenek, Tante, Sahabat dan orang yang kita cintai serta hargai. Peringatan Hari Ibu di Indonesia dan luar negeri adalah momen yang tepat untuk mengedepankan busana tradisional Indonesia seperti Batik, Tenun, Ikat, Songket serta beragam kain tradisional lainnya. Sebagaimana cinta dan apresiasi kita kepada setiap Ibu, peringatan Hari Ibu bukan lah suatu business as usual, melainkan something which is extra-ordinary. Untuk itu, rayakan Hari Ibu dengan mempromosikan diplomasi busana melalui promosi karya-karya perancang kebanggaan Tanah Air. Suksesnya pagelaran busana karya Nita Seno Adji dan Handy Hartono di Sydney menunjukkan antusiasme masyarakat asing terhadap busana karya desainer lokal. Never stop wearing and promoting Indonesian fashion in abroad. Stay confident and put on that electrifying smile while you highlight Indonesian fashion diplomacy.

Mrs Henny Tandjung, my stylish Mother, modeled for Nita Seno Adji at the Hari Ibu celebration in Sydney.

 “Selamat Hari Ibu. This is indeed a celebration from us, by us and to us all, Indonesian women”, as underlined by Madam Irene Mulyana, Chair of Dharma Wanita Persatuan (Spouses of Civil Servants Organization) Sydney Chapter. Madam Mulyana wears red kebaya with a classy Tiga Negeri Batik sarong. Tiga Negeri (three states) refers to Solo, Pekalongan and Lasem where the colourings of Batik cloth used to take place in the late 19^th and early 20^th century.

Consul General Dr Yayan Mulyana extended his heartfelt congratulations to female attendees celebrating the 88^th Anniversary of Hari Ibu.

Pretty woman walking down the catwalk.

Mrs Henny Tandjung, my beloved Mother, modeled Nita Seno Adji’s pristine set of hand-embroidered coat and sleeveless dress.

She’s a lady.

The elegant Mrs Mira Arismunandar, spouse of Indonesian senior diplomat, wears Nita Seno Adji’s creations.

Hello gorgeous ladies.

Mrs Lisa Dimara, Ms Jesinta Sunaryo and Ms Julijana Nikolis in lovely creations by Nita Seno Adji.

Ms Nita Seno Adji received a bouquet from Consul General and Madam Irene Mulyana accompanied by models dressed up in her creations.

Ms Nita Seno Adji with all her models and members of organizing committee, including JET

For the charm of ladies knows no boundaries.

The truly charming Ms Julijana Nikolis and Ms Juanita Siagian wearing hand-painted Batik designed by Handy Hartono.

Talented woman is God’s gift to the Earth.

The talented Ms Prima Ayu Amelia, Indonesian diplomat, walks down the catwalk in Handy Hartono’s unique Batik dress. 

Feminine and confident woman lights up the world.

The feminine and confident Mrs Lisa Dimara, spouse of Indonesian diplomat, charmingly walks in a Handy Hartono’s creation.

Glam never goes out of style.

The glam Mrs Indra McCarthy, member of Indonesian women association, dressed in Handy Hartono’s outer.

This lady sure knows how to walk the catwalk.

Well, she is my Mom! J J J

The chic Mrs Henny Tandjung shows how to walk in a handsome Batik attire by Handy Hartono.

Madam Irene Mulyana graciously presented a bouquet to Handy Hartono.

Handy Hartono’s uber glam squad:

JET, Ms Prima Ayu Amelia (Indonesian diplomat), Ms Julijana Nikolis and Ms Jesinta Sunaryo (models).

Super duper stylish women dressed up in Handy Hartono’s simple yet thoroughly unique designs.

Time to shop til you drop, Sydney fashionistas!

Lights! Camera! Action!

Before the winner and runner ups of Ratu Kebaya were announced, the Top 20 finalists were asked to pose in front of audience.

Poise always ladies!

Mom took center stage during her walk.

And the Ratu Kebaya goes to…..

Consul General and Mrs Irene Mulyana delivered the crown and sash of Ratu Kebaya 2016 (Kebaya Queen) to Mrs Iin Paolo as well as the runner ups.

Glorious food galore!

While the women rushed to shop, the men rushed to taste Indonesian tasty culinary, including my Dad and cousin, Dr Andreas Suryawan. Here they are in front of Madam Irene Mulyana’s signature home-made meatballs soup (Sop Bakso) stall.

Fashion Diplomacy prevails at the convening of Hari Ibu in Sydney. Hip hip hooray!

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