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JFW 2014_Lenny Agustin_Knit My Day

Written by welovejakarta on November 2, 2013

Yah for Lenny Agustin! I always LOVE to see what creations she has been making for her shows.. you are always guaranteed to see loads of colour and quirkiness from this gorgeous designer. There’s always lots of cuteness, short skirts and dresses and colour mixing and this time was no exception, with the models having a great time posing and walking the catwalk to the song ‘Blurred Lines’ by Robin Thicke.

This year Lenny brought back to the life the old Indonesian tradition of knitting for all her garments, sourcing the handmade knitted cotton from Padang, Bali, and Jakarta with the collection taking three months to complete.

Seeing as I only had the opportunity to attend two shows this year, I am extremely happy I didn’t miss out on Lenny’s show.

See you again next year JFW!

Lenny Agustin

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Jakarta Fashion Week 2014_Billy Tjong & Auguste Soesastro

Written by welovejakarta on November 1, 2013

Yah! We’re back in Jakarta after a long absence and it’s great to be back.. and with a new mini addition to the team.. but more on that later..

I look forward to JFW every year and this year was no different, although I unfortunately was only able to make it along to two shows this year in the end. It was great to see the Fashion Tent at Senayan City buzzing with fashionista’s, designers and models as usual and to be able to watch The Dutch Renaissance themed show presented by Erasmus Huis. Billy Tjong showcased his latest collection which was inspired by Rudolf Bonnet, a Dutch artist living in Bali. Auguste Soesastro’s collection was also inspired by another Dutch painter, Han Snel, who is also based in Bali.

This was a great way to get back into life in Jakarta for me… looking forward to it again next year!

Auguste Soesastro

Billy Tjong

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Holi Hai Festival

Written by welovejakarta on April 26, 2013

It was great to get back to JIExpo Kemayoran for another year to celebrate the beginning of Spring at Holi Hai, the Hindu ‘Festival of Colours’. The laughter and happiness was infectious as soon as we arrived and got bombarded by kids with handfuls of colour.. There was no way we could sit back and be spectators for the day as people ran around with water pistols and bags of colour to celebrate together, and we did our fare share of colour bombing too. Together with delicious Indian food, music, performances and sunshine, it was another magical day spent in Jakarta..

Mixing colours to throw at people!

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Beautiful colours of Spring

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Turning purple from too much colour!

Very sweet girls!

These sisters were so adorable and super friendly stocking us up on colours..

Happiness at Holi Hai

A very entertaining dance performance by a group of young girls

I love the bright colour everywhere..

Watching the performers dance up a storm!

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Indonesia Fashion Week 2013 – Damn! I Love Indonesia

Written by welovejakarta on March 7, 2013

…and the last dose of Indonesia Fashion Week for 2013….

Dessy Natalia ‘Hello, Young Java!’

Lia Mustafa ‘Poutreit Marlioboro’

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Damn! I Love Indonesia by Daniel Mananta

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Indonesia Fashion Week 2013 – Martha Ellen

Written by welovejakarta on March 7, 2013

Aaaaaaaaah, what can I say?? Martha Ellen… I’ve said it a million times over and I mean it.. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! Who would have thought when we first met at Jakarta Fashion Week in 2009 that in 2013 you would be showing your own collection at Indonesia Fashion Week in 2013!!! Unfortunately I couldn’t stop my camera shake through my teary eyes as I attempted to take photos and keep it together… but biggest CONGRATULATIONS my dearest friend and wishing you bucket loads of success always..

Martha Ellen ‘Introducing a New Line in Ikat’

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Indonesia Fashion Week 2013 – Dandy T Hidayat & More..

Written by welovejakarta on March 7, 2013

Another fashion fix for you all 🙂

Tertia Enda ‘Forbidden’

Sandryant ‘@I am UNIFIT’

Ai Syarief ‘Individualism’

Zikin “Mix – Ture’

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Dandy T Hidayat ‘Parasrani’ (I LOVE THIS OUTFIT!!!!!)

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Indonesia Fashion Week – Uke Toegimin & More..

Written by welovejakarta on March 7, 2013

Such a mixture of diverse designs here!

Marisa ‘The Beauty of Java’

Mangala Iddhu Chandra ‘Silk Road’

Uke Toegimin ‘Moven Movement’

Rosso ‘Friendly Nature’

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Indonesia Fashion Week – Elida Veronica Ginting & More…

Written by welovejakarta on March 7, 2013

Here’s a sample of a few more talented designers at Indonesia Fashion Week…

Elida Veronica Ginting ‘Batik in Wonderland’

Cherry S. FT Rouge ‘Call It What You Want’

Afif Syakur ‘Cakrawala’

Imelda & Ivana Tanos ‘Sweet Nothing’

Sonny Muchlison ‘Emerald of The South East

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Indonesia Fashion Week – Anne Avantie & More..

Written by welovejakarta on March 7, 2013

This was my first time to attend Indonesia Fashion Week since living in Jakarta and I wish I had had the chance to attend the whole event, but circumstances left me attending only one show, which went for almost two hours! I have never been to a show that was longer than 40 minutes at the most, so it was a lot of designers to take in at once, not to mention my arms being in pain holding them up trying to take pictures that long… I ended up with the shakes but it was great to see what’s been happening in Jakarta since I’ve been in hibernation. The market booths set up by all the designers at JCC looked incredible – it was so colourful and beautiful and I hope that next year I can make it along to the whole event and will remember to take a tripod with me..

So here’s a taste of Indonesia Fashion Week….

Anne Avantie

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Thomas Sigar by Kain Pinawetengan Minahasa

Monika Weber ‘Illusion’

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M.A. Nirmanda in collaboration with Nou Shoes Akulturacity

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Brightspot Market returns to Grand Indonesia

Written by welovejakarta on March 7, 2013

HELLO JAKARTA!!! I realise it’s already March now and it’s been way too long between postings… Life since November has taken on all sorts of twists and turns and it’s been a complete lifestyle change for me – at least temporarily! There’s been no more of all the things that defined my life in Jakarta – ojeks, sampoerna mild, photo hunting every single day, events, events and more events, drinks in my fav watering holes, spending hours and hours in smoky cafes sipping on iced lemon tea and designing…. it’s turned into a stay in hospital, lots of visits to doctors, spending weeks on end in bed and watching every single new release dvd possible… I have watched a lifetime of dvd’s since the start of this year – let me know if you need recommendations – ha!

Finally I have been capable of getting out of bed and one of the first things I attended and couldn’t miss as always, was Brightspot Market.. I always love checking out these markets and seeing what all the creative kids of Jakarta have been up to design wise and it always leaves me feeling fulfilled and very inspired…. and I filled up on super delicious cupcakes again which is always a good thing.. It was great to see the market return to Grand Indonesia again and although I only made it to the last day, it was still jam packed with people and I am looking foward to the next one already!

So… HAPPY 2013 to everyone, I wish you all a healthy and successful year, filled with adventures and fun memories and will try to get out more once again and explore all this hustling city has to offer…