Fashion Diplomacy Prevails at Indonesia Fashion Week 2017

 

‘Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only.

Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.’ – Coco Chanel

Mini Seminar on Indonesia’s Fashion Diplomacy was held for the first time ever at the recently concluded Indonesia Fashion Week 2017. This premier event was hosted by IFW in collaboration with Consulate General of Indonesia to New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. The seminar featured Dr Yayan Mulyana, Indonesian Consul General in Sydney, as main speaker. JET is honoured to serve as Moderator in this prestigious gathering.

 “To effectively penetrate Australian market, the actors of Indonesian fashion industry have to take into account nine strategic factors, namely taste and style element, fashion studio, fashion event, shopping centres, high fashion retailers, textile and fashion industry, organization, media and fashion gallery. Further, from the perspective of soft diplomacy, fashion reflects the identity of a nation. Thus, each Indonesian is able to promote fashion diplomacy, not only the diplomats. Let us promote Indonesian fashion, including Batik, anywhere and anytime”, as underlined by Dr Mulyana, at the Mini Seminar. Dr Mulyana’s presentation is titled “Indonesia-Australia Fashion: Commercialization, Beyond Commercialization and Diplomacy”.

During the discussion session, enthusiastic participants were eager in knowing more about the prospects on tapping the potentials of Australian market to Indonesian fashion. Consul General Mulyana then explains that local designers must not worry about fierce competition with international designers and brands, as Indonesian designers possess comparative advantage on good quality and unique nature of product, such as Batik and Tenun, as well as reasonable cost.

Prior to closing, Madam Poppy Dharsono, Chair of IFW, states her heartfelt appreciation to the participation of Consul General Yayan in the history-making event which emphasizes Fashion Diplomacy. The IFW Chair expresses her utmost hope that IFW and Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney could embark on a collaboration to promote local talents. Madam Okky Asokawati, Member of Indonesian Parliament, express that under the initiative of Indonesian Consulate General, fashion diplomacy could be conducted in a “fresh” and “out of the box” manner.

The full-house event was attended by approximately 150 stakeholders of the mode industry, including designers, entrepreneurs/owners of SMEs, academic, artist and fashion students. Ambassadors and senior diplomats from Australia, Afganistan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Denmark, Nigeria and Panama, as well as representatives from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Trade also participated.

Indonesian top-notch designers, among others Didiet Maulana, Auguste Soesastro, Nita Seno Adji, Rudy Chandra, Handy Hartono, Merdi Sihombing, Komaruddin Kudiya and Coreta Kapoyos attended the event. Special coverage of the event is conducted by Metro TV and HighEnd publication.

IFW, which overarching theme titles “Celebrations of Culture”, is an annual event for the stakeholders of Indonesian fashion industry. Held on 1-5 February 2017, IFW 2017 presents 20 fashion shows and displays creations from hundreds of designers as well as fore-fronting ten tourism destinations from Sabang to Merauke.

Catatan Kecil untuk Rekans Diplomat dan Sahabats Desainer:

Penyelenggaraan Seminar Fashion Diplomacy menunjukkan bahwa dunia diplomasi dan busana tidak terpisahkan satu dengan yang lainnya (two sides of a coin). Penyelenggaraan acara ini merupakan suatu bukti bahwa mata dunia sedang melirik diplomasi busana yang dijalankan oleh Indonesia.

Sebagaimana himbauan Bapak Konjen Yayan Mulyana, diplomasi busana dapat dijalankan oleh siapa saja. Tidak hanya diplomat dan para pelaku industri mode, diplomasi busana Indonesia juga dapat dikembangkan oleh warga negara Indonesia lainnya. Cara ampuh untuk mengedepankan diplomasi busana adalah dengan mengenakan busana karya desainer Tanah Air. Siapa lagi yang harus memulai diplomasi busana kalau bukan segenap masyarakat? Ayo terus promosikan diplomasi busana dimana pun dan kapan pun. Proud of Indonesian culture, wear Indonesian fashion! Jayalah diplomasi busana Indonesia.

JET opened the Mini Seminar and introduced the speaker of the event.

JET, dressed in a jacket designed by Handy Hartono (IG: @handy.hartono) and crafted by Eastern Nusa Tenggara woven cloth.

Dr Yayan Mulyana, Consul General of Indonesia to NSW, QLD and SA, as the main speaker of the seminar with JET.

Dr Mulyana delivered his presentation themed ““Indonesia-Australia Fashion: Commercialization, Beyond Commercialization and Diplomacy”.

Mrs Okky Asokawati (IG: @okkyasokawati), Member of Indonesian Parliament and Senior Model, shared some insights on fashion diplomacy.

Mrs Made Marthini, Director for Bilateral Cooperation in Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade, provided important feedbacks on fashion element of bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and other countries.

The fashion elites front rowing at the Mini Seminar:

H.E. Ms Deborah Ho (Panama), H.E. Ms Roya Rohmani (Afghanistan), Mrs Irene Mulyana, Consul General Yayan Mulyana, Ms Okky Asokawati (Member of Indonesian Parliament) and Mrs Lista Damayanti Djani (spouse of Indonesian Ambassador to UN in NY).

At the end of the show, Mrs Poppy Dharsono, Chair of Indonesia Fashion Week, presented a token to Consul General Yayan Mulyana.

With the charming Madam Amanda Katili Niode, Expert Staff at National Board for Climate Change.

Madam Coreta Kapojos-Putut (IG: @coreta_louise), Designer of Clo Bag and Chair of Pernik Nusantara, attended the event.

With Mr Didiet Maulana (IG: @didietmaulana), the designer and creator of Ikat Indonesia.

With senior diplomats from Australia, Nigeria and Denmark.

Mom with beautiful & talented spouses of Indonesian Ambassadors, Directors and Consul General.

Sitting (L-R): Madam Wiwik Oratmangun, Mom, Madam Irene Mulyana.

Standing (L-R): Madam Senny Syahfinar, Madam Non Kleib, Madam Caecilia Legowo, Madam Yanti Djani, Madam Fanny Bebeb, Madam Ferial Hadi, Madam Sari Percaya.

With Ms Jihan Dillon, a long time friend and a Batik aficionado.

Dad with Nita Seno Adji (IG: @nitapradipta12), the designer of his red dragon embroidered shirt.

After the show, a snapshot is a must.

(L-R): Mrs Senny Syahfinar, Mrs Irene Mulyana, Dr Yayan Mulyana, Mrs Yanti Djani and JET.

Mr Jos and Mrs Henny Tandjung, my beloved parents, fore-fronting Indonesian traditional textile on the event.

With Mr Handy Hartono (IG: @handy.hartono) who designed my Eastern Nusa Tenggara Tenun jacket.

Follow the coverage of Mini Seminar Fashion Diplomacy at Indonesia Fashion Week in IG (@indonesiafashionweekofficial).

Fashion VIPs at the Mini Seminar:

Mrs Caecilia Legowo, Mrs Sari Percaya, Mrs Yanti Djani, Mrs Wiwik Oratmangun, Mrs Irene Mulyana, Consul General Yayan Mulyana, Mrs Poppy Dharsono, Ambassador Roya Rohmani (Afghanistan), Ambassador Deborah Ho (Panama), Ambassador Prianti Gagarin, Mrs Fanny Bebeb, Mrs Senny Syahfinar.

The moderator is waiting, guys and gals!

The invitation to the first ever event focusing on Fashion Diplomacy within the Indonesia Fashion Week. Proud to play a part in this event!

H.E. Madam Prianti Gagarin delivered a token to Ms Alison Purnell (Australian Embassy).

Madam Wiwik Oratmangun, spouse of Expert Staff to Foreign Minister, delivered a token to Mrs Nita Seno Adji (Indonesian designer).

Madam Caecilia Legowo, spouse of Secretary General of Foreign Ministry, delivered a token to Madam Karina Charlote Mosgart (Denmark Embassy).

Madam Sari Percaya, spouse of Director General for Asia, Pacific and Africa of Foreign Ministry, extended a token to Mr Handy Hartono (Indonesian designer).

Madam Senny Syahfinar, spouse of Director for East Asia and Pacific of Foreign Ministry, extended a token to Mr Merdi Sihombing (Indonesian designer).

Madam Fanny Djundjunan, spouse of Director for Treaties on Political, Social and Security Affairs of Foreign Ministry, handed a souvenir to Dr Komaruddin Kudiya (Founder of Batik Komar) (https://batik-komar.com/).

Dr Yayan Mulyana, Indonesian Consul General to NSW, QLD and SA, delivered his presentation in front of the audience.

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