BWA's fashion show sets a new trend<\/p>\n
By Thalia Kamarga<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): A group of Jakartans have discovered a new,
\nunique way of presenting a fashion show.<\/p>\n
Consisting of several little acts\/dancing sessions along with
\ninteresting selections of music -- from Let's Hang On from The
\nManhattan Transfer to Shoop from Salt N' Pepper -- the 16th
\nannual fashion show presented by the British Women's Association
\n(BWA) in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel's grand ballroom was
\nanything but customary catwalk choreography.<\/p>\n
The gala event, featuring works by six designers, included
\nthree categories -- formal, informal, and bridal -- and all were
\nboth wearable and affordable.<\/p>\n
"Our main concern this year was to have clothes on the catwalk
\nwhich you can actually go into a shop and buy," said Simone
\nWillimann-Novotny, the director of the show's production team.<\/p>\n
Eveline Ma'roeff, who studied fashion in Germany for six
\nyears, is one of the six designers who displayed her formal
\ncollection in the show.<\/p>\n
It appeared only at the beginning of the show as an opening
\nappetizer, was very formal, young, and chic in gold, silver and
\nblack color lines. The shimmering pieces consisted of jacket-
\ntrousers sets and a selection of evening gowns.<\/p>\n
The other formal collection was presented by Incognito, a
\nfashion line owned by Syvlie Roszel. The clothing was very
\nEuropeanesque with solid, bright blues, pinks, and yellows
\ncombined with leopard-spot patterns, or black and white dresses,
\nmini A-line skirts, and trousers.<\/p>\n
Dhanny Dahlan, a professional model turned designer, displayed
\nboth her formal collection -- elegant blazer and skirt sets along
\nwith matching hats -- and casual wear, which are mostly three-
\npiece outfits. Bright colors were beautifully combined with
\neither black, for the formal collection, or colorful flower
\nprints, for the casual clothes.<\/p>\n
Animale, a famous Bali fashion house established in 1992, was
\nalso included in this event. With its cool and comfortable
\ndesigns, Animale gave a great selection of informal wear.
\nColorful patterns of loose and simple pieces, which are always
\naccompanied by ethnical accessories, appeared not only smart and
\ncasual, but also elegant.<\/p>\n
Another casual line of fashion on display was by Nico, a line
\nowned by Linda Santo, who is also known for her ethnic designs.
\nHer collection -- oversized tops harmonized with knee-length
\nskirts or long pants, or casual, light-weight dresses -- was
\ntoned mostly by earthy colors.<\/p>\n
Starting with Vanessa Mae's Classical Gas, the 22 models
\nwearing Eveline Ma'roeff's collection emerged onto stage one by
\none, through three different entrances -- from backstage and two
\nother ballroom entrances. It all looked a little hectic until one
\nby one the models went backstage, leaving half a dozen on stage
\nuntil the song finished.<\/p>\n
Twenty one musical tracks were played during the show, each
\nwith its own choreography.<\/p>\n
For example, All 4 One's Skillz accompanied three men dressed
\nas workers with their overalls and safety helmets trying to talk
\nand tease two snobby girls wearing sixties outfits from Incognito
\ncomplete with big sunglasses, little purses, and head scarfs.<\/p>\n
This refreshingly different fashion show was surprising and
\nentertaining at the beginning. However two to three-minute songs
\nwere far too long for the audience, and it all turned flat by the
\nend.<\/p>\n
The climax of the show was when model Dianne Trigg stepped
\nonto the stage wearing a Rp 9 million (US$3,829) Johnny Andrean
\nwhite bridal gown, escorted by four male models.<\/p>\n
The other attractive feature of this show was that none of the
\nmodels were professionals; merely members of the Jakarta BWA.<\/p>\n
The fashion show, organized to celebrate the BWA's 25th
\nanniversary, was a charity event.<\/p>\n
"This is probably the best way to give back what we received
\nfrom the Indonesians," she said, "so we will give the proceeds to
\npeople who are in need."<\/p>",
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