'Indonesia Emas' gives new shine to fashion

JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen top Indonesian designers paraded their collections in a fashion show called "Parade Mode Indonesia Emas" at Plaza Indonesia Tuesday.

Each of the 17 designers, including Carmanita, Iwan Tirta, Ghea Sukarya, and Harry Dharsono, showed two ensembles, many of them from previous collections. The result was a dizzying array of today's Indonesian fashion, from the strictly traditional to the outlandishly irreverent.

The show, held in conjunction with Indonesia's 50th anniversary celebrations, was organized by Plaza Indonesia, in cooperation with the Femina Group and Rajawali Citra Televisi (RCTI).

The event also marked the Red-and-White Contemporary Design Competition, for which any materials could be used, including household appliances and industrial products. Wife of State Minister for Investment, Mrs. Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo, opened the exhibit, which will run in the Plaza Indonesia Atrium until Aug. 23.

-- Dini S. Djalal