Fashion Division Presented 13 Brands during Paris Fashion Week

Located at the prestigious Westin Paris, in Vendôme, the fashion week welcomed Indonesian fashion students, start-up launchers and talents who debuted their collections to showcase their work.
Harry Halim, the talent who “established himself as a fashion designer with a distinctive voice on a global stage, having dressed celebrities such as Cardi B, Billy Porter, and Tinashe”, was present at the event. “He showcases a unique signature style using sculptural shapes, bold cutting, and a twisted take on romanticism.”

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“Fashion is not only about clothes – It’s about all kinds of change,” Karl Lagerfeld once said. The change is made by the new generation of fashion designers who express themselves, showcase their unique signature and embrace their work with a new vision.

The brand, which revendicates “expression, curiosity and pleasure”, is addressed to young fashion lovers who like the combination of art and culture and appreciate originality in fashion.

Borrowed from Sanskrit, Purana means “old scripture”. Having adopted a sustainable approach by working closely with local artisans enabled the brand to respond responsibly to conscious fashion.

Highlighting human stories through their collection, the brand fusions gender identities and developed a neo-approach to ready-to-wear.

Inspired by Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Florescence, Carol Chen's new collection depicts prosperity and creativity in a blooming world. Modernity, inclusivity and hope for a better future are at the heart of Carol Chen’s approach. 

Reinventing Indonesian traditions, readopting its culture and expanding the lifetime of each clothes is what Adisza Kananasty’s new collection is about.

Using recycled elements to create unique garments is the design strategy of the brand to consume consciously. “With a combination of locally made environmentally friendly textiles, AM carries themes of androgyny, deconstruction, sporty casual aesthetics.”

Feminine and modern, Hanyutan responds to the human ego, which came from the clash of cultures.

In collaboration with the Indonesian perfumery HMNS, Hayuning Sumbadra made with prints, colours, and shapes, has, as its main objectives, to convey motion and social changes.

Authentic and accurate, the brand is for every woman, sublimates every body and conveys a message of comfort and confidence.

These three following universities promote fashion excellence and are competitors in the fast-changing global industries. Each of these schools is represented by one talented student who presented their work during the Paris Fashion Week.