The Indonesian Weft in Japanese Design

Jakarta Fashion Week again engages the Japan Fashion Week Organization. This year, famous designer from the land of the rising sun, Takayuki Suzuki, has been showcasing his collection at the Tokyo Collection Week since 2007; also a second line Ikkuna / Suzuki Takayuki, in collaboration with Michelle Tjokrosaputro, from local brand “Bateeq”. With the concept of "Time and Harmony, Aging and Consonance", they both focused on innovating batik and other selective materials, with the colors and prints inspired by the richness of Indonesian culture.

There are three prints used by Suzuki in 11 of 30 look presented, namely Sekar Kamulyan, chivalry and weaver; the print with the seize pattern he chooses for its traditional value, it fits the creative modern fashion. Consist in shades of blue; the prints were applied to scarf, midi dress, blouses, and skirts that are predominantly white and loose pieces. Although it looks very minimalist at the beginning of the show, Suzuki and Michelle offers an extend of ruffle, and asymmetrical cuts displayed onhalf of the show; a large marsupial shirt on the front and stacked A-line dress ruffle. Dynamic, but still casual.

In order to fit the Indonesia market, including modest women market, Suzuki presents also several long sleeve blouse paired with skirts or pants with midi cuts and a loose fall. According to Michelle, said during the press conference before the show, the collaboration displayed will be sold in Indonesia. "Suzuki’s collection is extraordinarily expensive in Japan. But in order to correspond with the Indonesia market; he made second line with a more affordable price. It seems to launch next year, "said Michelle.