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Up2date 2014: Muslim Fashion's Ingenious Turn

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There’s always a considerable about of anticipation preceding the annual Up2date Trend Show. This is one of the biggest retail brands in Indonesian Muslim fashion to have successfully gained recognition from the local and foreign market. Answers for this year’s hottest looks and new trends for the Up2Date woman were all found on the runway last Wednesday, January 8th at the show titled Ingenious. The title was derived from from in, to mean up to date; and genius as well as gorgeous. The word ingenious itself means having or arising from an inventive mind and skill, creative and original.

The inspiration for the collection comes from Japan, where the crossroads between tradition and technology create a look that is harmonious and dynamic in character. But don’t expect to see any kimonos and yukatas — instead, the collection has more in common with the Japanese samurai.

Check out some highlights from the show to see what Up2date has to offer this season.

Color combination. We saw a lot of beige, cream, green, and peach (sushi and ocha, anyone?). These are calming colors, reflecting contentment in one’s personal style: when we know firmly what to aim for in our lives, we won’t be distracted by anything. There’s enough here to express oneself without shouting out loud to the world who you are. This sequence was all about about toned-down colors, with a dash of interesting color combinations to accentuate the overall look. (more…)

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