Indonesia’s National Children’s Day was celebrated earlier this week on 22nd July and I would like to acknowledge all the children I know that have touched my heart and brought sunshine to my days and I would especially like to dedicate this day to a very special friend of mine, Indonesia’s youngest Fashion Designer, Rafi […] Read more »
Orphans at the Ridwan’s
Every so often you meet people that make a big impact on your life and make you see life from a new and fresh perspective. The Ridwan family have been incredibly generous with their kindness not only to me, but to many people that surround them. Rafi is always thinking of others and how he […] Read more »
Visit to SLB Santi Rama Cipete with Rafi Abdurrahman Ridwan
It was such an honour for me to visit Rafi’s former school and meet his old classmates at Santi Rama Cipete School for the Deaf last month, along with Rafi’s mother Shinta and his younger sister and brother, Rafa and Rafif. Rafi is currently working on a new project and wants to involve some of […] Read more »
Thank you Tyra Banks!
Yah! Following on from our story on Indonesia’s youngest fashion designer, Rafi Abdurrahman Ridwan, which was also printed in Jakarta Expat Magazine, a response was received by Tyra Banks! Wishing you success always Rafi and a huge thank you to Tyra Banks for making one of his dreams come true xx Share on Facebook Read more »
Rafi Abdurrahman Ridwan
I first learnt of Rafi when I attended Jakarta Fashion Week in November 2011 as I watched in awe as he emerged onto the catwalk to a standing ovation after showcasing his beautiful 24 piece ready-to-wear collection under the label of ‘Par’. A couple of weeks later I was honoured to meet Rafi in person […] Read more »