Three Designers Showcase 'Quiet Defiance' at JF3 Fashion Festival 2026

Three Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC) designers presented a collaborative collection titled ‘Quiet Defiance’ at the JF3 Fashion Festival 2026. Opie Ovie from IFC Chapter Jakarta, Weda Githa from IFC Chapter Denpasar, and Rengganis from IFC Chapter Bandung showcased their works on Wednesday, 23 July, representing resilience and creative courage on the JF3 stage. According to an IFC press release, the three designers, each with different backgrounds and creative approaches, displayed diverse interpretations of toughness, beauty, and perseverance through their collections. IFC National Chair Lenny Agustin stated that this collaboration underscores JF3’s important role as a strategic platform for showcasing the latest fashion creations for industry players in Indonesia. Designer Opie Ovie presented a new interpretation of Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage with a glocal approach, blending traditional roots with a design language relevant to contemporary urban lifestyles. The arrangement of dots in the geometric batik nitik motif, crafted with precision and patience in her designs, represents the character within the batik nitik philosophy: precision, authority, and depth of meaning. Opie Ovie’s work combines stamped batik nitik with modern techniques such as laser cutting, 3D printing, and embroidery using sequins. Oversized and X-line silhouettes, asymmetrical cuts, high collars, puff sleeves, and ploi and buckle-waist details in her designs convey a firm and dynamic impression. A monochrome palette of black, white, denim blue, and ivory was used in the modern, flexible, and easy-to-wear garments. Simplicity became the visual strength in the Aeris Solenne Vol.2 collection, the designer’s Spring/Summer 2027 line. The contemporary aesthetic of the collection represents self-confidence. Weda Githa’s collection featured modern and elegant cuts, with minimalist silhouettes and soft drapery details combined with sharp stitching. The garments possess versatility and can be worn by both men and women. Meanwhile, designer Rengganis chose nurturing and growing as a form of quiet defiance. Her work, titled Midnight Garden, reflects life that continues to grow under a dark sky, presenting an exploration of acceptance in a world filled with conflict. The floral patterns in the collection are not merely decorative elements but symbols of human fragility and fighting spirit. Wilting flowers, falling leaves, raindrops, blooming buds, and flowers that continue to grow in the dark are presented to depict exhaustion, healing, hope, and renewal. Rengganis’ collection combines natural fibre materials with traditional textiles such as batik, lurik, and endek, intricate hand embroidery, a dark earthy colour palette, and casual silhouettes with layering.