Fashion Week 2011/2012

Coming to Jakarta Fashion Week 2011/2012

Jakarta Fashion Week 2011/2012 (JFW) will be held again in 12 to 18 November 2011 in Pacific Place, SCBD, Jakarta. In addition to Indonesia as a determinant of the direction of fashion next year, this event into a container to realize the mission of improving the quality of Indonesian fashion industry, both local and international in scope. According Baslir Djamal, Commercial Director, Femina Group, organizers of JFW-anyone can get a chance to show his work, both junior and senior designer. Last year, the number of designers who participate as much as 150 designers Indonesia. This year he estimates the number will rise to around 160-170 designer.

"There will be designers from abroad, but the number sought no more than five percent. One requirement is that they must they should be able to collaborate with designers Indonesia. So who should be the focus remains designers Indonesia," said Baslir, during a press conference JFW 2011 / 2012 in the atrium fX Plaza, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday (05/07/2011) then. designers are given the opportunity is coming from ASEAN countries, but the number remains limited. "one country one designer, and even then should designers go international already, so its scope narrowed, "he added. JFW willing to give Indonesia an opportunity for designers to collaborate with overseas designers as well as participate in international events. Therefore Fashion Designers Contest will be held where the winner will be sent to Los Angeles to attend international fashion event.

The designers who participated in the JFW will be selected, and the best will get the opportunity to participate in Fashion Business program at the Instituto Marangoni Italy. "That will be selected following the fashion program at the institute are the designers who already have a fashion business, not just designing clothes. For example seperrti Biyan, which has a brand of XML, has its own boutique. The point has been running a fashion business directly, rather than just designing clothes and fashion show to follow, "explained Baslir JFW 2011/2012 will also work closely with BRI BRI where the target customer, be it designer or SME entrepreneurs in the field of fashion, will participate. BRI customer involvement is intended to expand the reach of JFW.

"Fashion Week will connect with fashionist traditional crafters who already understand the trends and know the ins and outs of the market. This collaboration will raise the fashion world Indonesia so that the craftsmen also understand how the real fashion industry, "he said. Speaking of the fashion industry, JFW has a mission to prepare designers entering the fashion industry. Because, the real test for the designer is to provide a collection of apparel. This event would be attended by buyers, so the designer should also be ready if there are buyers who are interested to distribute their collections.

Last year, Dee Ong Batik with label 118 has a buyer who brought his collection to the European market! And who knows no Tex Saverio (27)? Gait Tex in Jakarta Fashion Week last year catapulted his name in world fashion stage. Tex was even asked to design clothes for photo shoots in magazines Lady Gaga American edition of Harper's Bazaar May 2011! Blogger abroad was dubbed man born in Jakarta, August 28, 1984, this as the next Alexander McQueen. "Therefore, here would be seen readiness of designers entering the fashion industry. Was he just ready for fashion show only, or have prepared a continuation of this event until next year, "said Baslir. In addition to holding a fashion show, JFW this year will also hold a workshop as a pre-event fashion, models and auditions. Auditions are held after the press conference, to filter 175 models the model that will perform a collection of designer clothing.

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Beautiful with Scarf

YEAR 2011, the scarf will become an important fashion item thatcan not only provide warmth but also boost performance. The return of charm scarf to the catwalk for spring and summer of 2011 fronteda number of designers. Among other things, through the label DKNYDonna Karan, Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Resort Collection, as well as Stella McCartney who combines casual style of dress with a scarf.
However, it is interesting to note not only of the variation range ofmotif scarf presented by designers, but the way they wrapped thescarf around the neck to make it look more stylish. Call it the DonnaKaran is inspired by the use of scarves a la Jackie O. On the runwayat New York Fashion Week DKNY, Karan presents two styles use a scarf, which is wrapped tightly around his neck and letting looseends freely in the back like a Jackie Onassis-style while on horseback.
The second style, the scarf is folded to form a triangle, then tied to form gaucho style is simple but still chic. Karan was not just a scarfcombines breathing with feminine dresses, but with a shirt andblazer suits sporty casual style or a sweetener in a matchingsweater and capri pants. Meanwhile, Marc Jacobs, for his resortcollection for Louis Vuitton, presents a scarf in the breath is simpleand practical. Louis Vuitton scarf comes with a metal key at the end that allows users to conclude without having tied a scarf.
"Scarves for this resort collection comes with a metal clasp so it is more practical to use," said Louis Vuitton Indonesia Public Relations Cecilia King, who also said that the collection of the resortare available at Louis Vuitton boutique in Plaza Indonesia.Furthermore, Fashion Director Tammy Vipperman Talbots said to present the appearance of a casual, yet chic with a scarf, no need to use a knot that is too complicated.
"There is no need to conclude a scarf in a style that is toocomplicated because it will make the appearance lookunbalanced," said Vipperman.Untuk, he suggests some simpleknot that will be able to make an appearance looks simple butstylish. "The easiest thing is to be creative with shaped scarfrectangle, "said Vipperman." you can fold the triangle-shaped, andconcluded both ends behind the neck, "he said. Or, if the appearance of the classic style of Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kellyas you want, Vipperman advised to make a scarf in a long, thinfolds are then summed up on the side of the neck.
"Wear a cute knot with a shirt and jeans for a masculineappearance sekaliguschic," he explained. When I want to feelwarm and stylish all at once, Vipperman recommend using a scarfknitted scarves instead of cloth. For a casual look, you simplywrapped loosely around the neck or knotted like a tie and let theends dangle in front of the body length. "The use of such is the foundation of all styles knot scarf," said Vipperman. However, if you want a little style, try using a scarf that has a built-in alias rufflesscarf that has a rubber that is more flexible than the usual scarf. Toview a more formal scarves, rectangular scarves Vippermansuggested bermaterial soft, like silk or satin, which folded in triangular form and then concluded asymmetrical.
"Tie a knot in one part of the neck, on the left or the right and let thescarf looks from behind a shirt or coat you use," he said, explainingthe use of the similar style of scarf presented by Prada. Differentmaterials, different ways to summarize. For cashmere scarf withfringe at the edges, Vipperman advocate the use of masculine style."Let the scarf fell in front of the body or inferred simply by folding it inhalf, then insert both ends into the base of the folded scarf and pullup to the neck," he explained .
Meanwhile, to show the style of boho, scarves are the most suitableis a long scarf with fringed ends. "Use the asymmetrical with one end longer than the other," he said. Not only is wrapped around the neck, a scarf can look attractive as a hair accessory. Scarves withunique motifs can look cute as a bandana, while the moremasculine hue and abstracts can be used as a rebel or a bohemianheadbanuntuk display. Want to look stylish cowgirl? Move the scarffrom her head and wrap around the wrist instead of bangles. In addition, the scarf can also be a sweetener tangan.Pilih bagpatterned scarf in a contrasting color or fun tone with a bag who want to wear, then wrap and scarf on handletas conclude, let theends dangle down to look more chic bag. oke zone

Fur Catwalk Back to Top

IN the history of fashion, the fur often being debated and often controversial, both when "action" in atascatwalk, while hugging the body of celebrities in the form of coats, and appeared as a beautiful accessory details. Although always bring up the pros and cons andinvite criticism, fur constantly attract the attention of the perpetrators of fashion and finds its way back to the catwalk. As it happens this season, in which the feathers come in many designer collectionsare also brand.
The labels on board, like Chanel, Nina Ricci and Gucci, presentingfur as detailed collection of autumn and winter them. Of course, given the continued strong protest waged animal rights protectionorganization, the hairs are present at the show famous labels are not real fur, but a synthetic that has been processed in such a way that was almost similar to the original.
Outside the top brand, the label accessory Be & D that uses fur in his collection states that they use the fur of rabbits and sheep which are industrial waste ternak.Top shop using fur used to make teddybears, but further processed to get the texture more subtle like real fur. From some of these labels, it can be concluded that the furcomeback this season is not a real fur is strongly opposed byPeople for Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA), but the feathersynthesis.
Giles Mendel of Mendel A brand that is often used fur to say, nowback to bring the perpetrators of fashion fur in the fashion world, butby moral considerations. "Fur has found its way back in line with the increasing demand of luxury products sector," said Mendel.KendatiThus, Mendel added that the perpetrators of the current preferredmode using faux fur instead of real fur. "They have a better understanding, although exclusive and gorgeous, using real fur willlong tails," he explained.
For that reason, many actors fashion using new technologyinnovation and manufacture of feather synthesis. Some fashiondesigners try to balance the needs and concern for nature. They claim to perform further processing and select only the bristles of a licensed distributor so that the materials they use do not disturb the balance of nature. Frida Giannini, Gucci's Creative Director said that the fur used in the collection of autumn and winter have been through the process of further processing. "We're using newtechnology that produces the classic style of Gucci's fur collectionthat are lighter, almost like a t-shirt," he said. he also said that the material is a combination of suede and fox fur. Giannini alsoexplained that he uses feathers from licensed distributors. "I think furis another type of textile used as material for women's clothing," he concluded. oke zone

Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur-Dubai Islamic Fashion Center For Not Just a Dream

LIKE the world's fashion centers of London-Paris-New York, so the target Islamic Fashion Festival widen wings. Entering the fifth year of its implementation, the achievement of that vision is not just dream.if contemporary fashion world has an international mecca, even so with the Muslim fashion. During this time, all human modes makes London-Paris-New York fashion world as a reference point. But it is only valid for contemporary fashion, while the global Muslim fashion has not had a special direction. For this reason, the IFF event held each year.
In addition to organizing the event in Kuala Lumpur, as the originator of the country commanded by Dato 'Raja Rezza Shah, IFF safarishow held in various countries, particularly countries that have the largest Muslim populations like Indonesia or Malaysia. "Early Junewas just yesterday we held a show in Singapore, then continued in Bandung, and crossed the planned early next month to Astana,Kazakhstan, and on July 15 in London tomorrow," said Dato 'RajaRezza Shah at a press conference at the Hotel Grand RoyalPanghegar, Bandung, on Saturday (06/25/2011).
the move is part of the IFF mission is to make the center of Muslim fashions. Affirmed Dato 'Rezza, it is not just a dream. Since the first held in 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, the IFF has also success fully held ashow in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jakarta, Monte Carlo, New York and Singapore. In such event, no fewer than 250 designers from various religious backgrounds and contribute in it.
"Since the inaugural pascatragedi blue print September 11, we're always responsive created through the development of the IFFevent. But it certainly requires a process that not a minute,"continued augment.more Dato 'Rezza reveal, show business is notonly about the promotion of the IFF mode but also touches the realm of mere economics and business. According to him, to become the industry demand is certainly needed. And of creating 'demand' thistakes time.
"Muslim Clothing has long been created but are rarely used commercially. That's what we want to make happen,"hesaid.as originator of IFF, Dato 'Rezza also have specific targets in the achievement of the event, which ."For the first five years, our focus with the introduction where the expectation is Moslem can be known to the public at large. Thus, wehave a long hard work mainly to demand in order to create the industry can develop as well as non-Muslims want to use the Muslim fashion," he concluded. oke zone