trends
01 Nov 2013
JFW 2014: Trends from the Fashion Tent Runway
So in addition to Jakarta Fashion Week being a visual treat, it also gave us insight into the trends we may end up seeing pretty frequently. I’ve rounded a fashion trends that I noticed kept popping up at different shows, what do you think of them. Are in favor of or against these trends?
Hooded Tops
The Modern-Day Cheongsam
Mullet Skirts and Dresses
Kaal E. Suktae, Parang Kencana, Major Minor
Laser Cuts
Tex Saverio Jakarta, Alleira, BINUS International
Swing Dresses
Parang Kencana, Edward Hutabarat, Imelda Hudiyono
Drop Waist Dresses
Somarta, ISIS, Edward Hutabarat
Thigh-High Slits
Harry Halim, Toton, Jeffry Tan
Digital Prints
This was probably the most pervasive trend at JFW, especially among new designers. The widespread availability of digital printing services have unleashed unlimited possibilities, leaving confined only by the designers’ imagination. For example, Billy Tjong took advantage of digital prints when he worked in tha art of Dutch painter, Rudolf Bonnet, into select numbers.
What’s your favorite trend at JFW? Did we miss something that you particularly enjoyed? Feel free to share it with us, and don’t forget to check out Clozette Daily for more photos from the JFW shows!