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The Nuances of Archipelagic Diversity
(jakarta post/IM)
Fashion is a dynamic and fast-moving
industry. Trends change quickly depending
on the seasons and consumer demand. Very
often, new styles leave the traditional far
behind. Occasionally, however, traditional
motifs inspire designers to produce something
attractive that eventually becomes
trendy.
Himpunan Ratna Busana, an orga-
The Nuances of Archipelagic Diversity
nization that unites
renowned Indonesian
designers, is trying
this approach. Staging
a fashion show
titled Padu Padan
Lintas Kepulauan,
(mixing and matching
items from across
the archipelago) they
combined traditional
elements from
a variety of cultures
into exotic
and elegant garments.
The models
come from
varying backgrounds,
bankers,
social activists,
even daughters
of former presidents.
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