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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

A NEW ERA AT IWAN TIRTA

RUNWAY REPORT 
 RUNWAY COLLECTION 2015 

By Jo Reiner Widjaja




Image Courtesy of Iwan Tirta


Fashion is change, that is an undeniable truth. The industry is nothing if not to be relevant and à la mode. Yet with this facet, comes the realisation that change is not what people might always expect, because with it; favourable and unfavourable reaction are also unequivocal. The late Iwan Tirta who passed away in 2010 has left a legacy beyond any doubt as legendary, with his self-named label, he has brought Indonesian batik to prominence. His distinct play with Keraton Batik and Java Relics have entitled his creations with the common notion as "Batik of Kings". Taken a void of five years, last April the label held its first official runway collection where a breeze of change is seen. With a new creative director at helm (Era Soekamto),the world ballots in their perception as affirming or the opposite. 


Fesyen dan perubahan adalah dua hal yang tidak terpisahkan. Industri yang men-selebrasi keterdepanan selera ini, tentunya tidak akan menjadi apa-apa jikalau sebuah rumah mode tertinggal tren. Tetapi tentunya, dengan perubahan, opini akan selalu terbesit. Baik itu opini yang menjunjung perubahan atau yang justru menolaknya. Perubahan inilah yang tenagh terjadi di dalam rumah mode Iwan Tirta. Sosok legendaris Iwan Tirta adalah tokoh yang membawa budaya pakaian batik ke ranah dunia internasional, meninggal di tahun 2010, rumah mode-nya pun kini memiliki pemimpin kreatif baru bernama Era Soekamto. Dan setelah memilih rehat dari panggung pagelaran tunggal selama 5 tahun, April lalu Iwan Tirta Private Collection baru saja mempersembahan koleksi barunya bertajuk Dewaraja. Bagaimana respon dan penampilan kurasi koleksi ini? Berikut adalah liputannya. 





The collection showcased a total of 60 looks all ranging from womenswear to menswear with an array of silhouette and cuttings from a-line dresses, high collar shirts, cape dresses, to knee-length dress. Pushing a modern appeal, the notable highlight of the collection is the application of these batik materials in modern silhouette. It is in our humble opinion that the collection seems very forward and relevant with today's society taste. Even so, there are other notable differences that exist in the collection; if Iwan preferred to use Batik Keraton and Java Relics as the pattern of his batik, Era in this case opted for Batik Bali and Parang Kemitir. And if Iwan had the tendencies to depict his collection's inspiration from personified muses, Era on the other hand chose a more philosophical approach, such as what happen in this collection where she derived "Dewaraja" (A state of transcendence of a king into a God-like state) as her main inspiration for the collection. True enough these differences have raised some eyebrows, Anton Diaz, Indonesian fashion critic for example stated that, "Iwan would never created a menswear jacket like that!" as he was quoted from Tempo in reaction to the flamboyant mens' jacket that was displayed on the show. Or the remarks from Pauly Pattypelohi, Iwan's assistant who said, "The collection doesn't really speak Iwan Tirta". But in the spirit of change, affirmations are also seen as it was apparent that the majority of the invitees were in awe of the collection that seems very fresh and current. 

Koleksi ini menampilkan 60 tampilan looks, dimulai dari pakaian wanita hingga pria dalam berbagai siluet dan potongan. Gaun A-line, cape dresses, kemeja berkerah tinggi, bahkan jas pria yang dibubuhkan pola batik muncul di atas catwalk. Modern, fresh, dan sangat kekinian adalah hal-hal yang tersirat dipikiran kami. Beberapa perbedaan tampak dari koleksi yang ada, jikalau Iwan lebih suka bermain dengan pola Batik Keraton atau Regalia Jawa, Era lebih memilih untuk medefinisi ulang pola Batik Bali dan Parang Kemitir. Dan Jikalau Iwan cenderung mengambil inspirasi untuk koleksinya dari individu-individu inspirasional, Era memilih untuk mengambil arahan filosofis layaknya dengan "Dewaraja" sebuah terminologi bagi raja yang tengah bertransformasi menuju tahap Dewa. Perbedaan-perbedaan ini tentunya mengundang opini yang bertentangan dengan apa yang tengah dilakukan oleh Era, seperti Anton Diaz dan Pauly Pattypelohi seperti di kutip oleh Tempo di artikel ini. Walau demikian, apa yang begitu jelas adalah mayoritas dari para pecinta Iwan Tirta menyetujui arahan baru ini, terlihat dari antusiasme dan kemeriahan pujian tepat setelah pagelaran busana yang ada di Fairmont Jakarta tersebut.  











True enough that a new era is seen in Iwan Tirta, while it has raised some doubts from several critics, in our opinion the new direction seems to be spot-on to the fundamental nature of fashion. Revitalisation is key in a brand's DNA; Raf Simons with his minimalistic approach in compare with John Galliano's in Christian Dior, or Ricardo Tisci's  direction to democratise Givenchy. These cases proof that each new creative director should have a fine and definitive voice to represent the prevailing demand, a success or not? Only time will tell. But from the looks of it, the future seems bright for Iwan Tirta by Era Soekamto.  

Benar adanya. Perubahan tengah terjadi di dalam tubuh rumah mode Iwan Tirta. Walau terdapat pihak yang mungkin masih mempertanyakan arahan baru ini, dalam opini kami perubahan yang ada sangatlah sesuai dengan apa yang dibutuhkan dunia mode; relevansi. Bagaimana tidak? Revitalisasi merupakan kunci dari kesuksesan beberapa brand dunia, layaknya Raf Simons di Dior yang begitu minimal jikalau dibandingkan dengan John Galliano pendahulunya, atau arahan Ricardo Tisci yang mendemokratisasikan Givenchy. Perubahan adalah kunci bagian yang tidak terelakkan di mode yang harus terus didukung.  






Editors Note: As this article is being written, the collection for Dewaraja is reported to be sold out.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

BLUE BLOODED OSCAR LAWALATA

RUNWAY REPORT 
 JAKARTA FASHION WEEK 2015 

By Jo Reiner Widjaja for Majalah Dewi



Image Courtesy of Viva Life 

There is a distinct sensibility that a nobleman always bear, a regal presence encased by a  facade of mystery. It is at the very least, what we commoners always expect from aristocrats, and anything less would be unacceptable. Such is the case with the collection that Oscar Lawalata presented in Jakarta Fashion Week 2015. A collection entitled "The Ceremony of Java" the line-up was filled by effortless elegance that exudes a nonchalant princely appeal that seems to suits those of royal blood. 

Terdapat ciri khas yang kontras dari seorang bangsawan, keanggunan definitif yang terbalut oleh sensibilitas misteri - dan tentunya selaltu tidak flamboyan. Demikian adanya dengan koleksi Oscar Lawalata bertajuk "The Ceremony of Java" pada ajang Jakarta Fashion Week 2015. Sebuah koleksi yang penuh dengan kemewahan dan elegansi tanpa memerlukan usaha yang berlebih, ciptaan yang cocok bagi para bangsawan. 




Showcasing 48 looks, the collection displayed a variety of pieces, from dresses to bodices of sarong, all presented in a dégradé scheme of garish colours such as emerald green, midnight black, and umber brown. The highlight of the collection lies on the use of traditional Javanese prada and eagle motifs, that are embellished as golden prints on the fabrics. All in all, superb pieces are presented in minimal silhouette of fine drapery that flatters a women's figure. Emphasising on understated luxury that is intricately made with fine taste, the collection familiarise us  with a known appeal from Oscar Lawalata.

Menghadirkan 48 tampilan looks, berbagai gaun, atasan dari sarong, dan bawahan hadir dalam berbagai gradasi warna seperti hijau emerald, hitam pekat, dan cokelat umber. Familiaritas selalu terasa dari koleksi Oscar, yang mengedepankan siluet minimal dengan teknik draperi yang membawa penampilan yang luwes dan mengaksentuasi lekuk tubuh wanita. Motif batik elang dan prada emas dari Jawa merupakan tontonan utama dari koleksi ini, yang dibubuhkan di atas berbagai pakaian, memberikan kesan mewah yang tetap setia kebudayaan Indonesia. 










Editor's Note; This article is a published article for Majalah Dewi, November 5th 2015, as a part of a collaboration between Majalah Dewi with Fashion 1707. Please refer to click here link for the initial post by Majalah Dewi.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

A GREAT AMERICAN DREAM

FASHION DU JOUR 
 A RETROSPECTIVE LOOK ON FASHION LATEST NEWS 



Oscar de la Renta Reviewing his Spring Summer Collection (Courtesy of Purseblog.com) 

As fall passes and winter comes to a close, the world is petrify by the sudden passing of Oscar de la Renta; one of the world's greatest couturier. The Dominican decent designer was 82 when he died from complications caused by the cancer he was diagnosed with back in 2006. Undoubtably one of the foremost revered American designer of all time - since couture is only limited to those of french maison, Oscar de la Renta's eponymous label is regarded as the American staple of couture, so much so that even The Academy Awards' "Oscars" in many occasions is being noted as the many dresses he created. His approach of old-world elegance with regal opulence appeal to many American royalties, starting from Nancy Reagan, to Jacquliene Kennedy, and Michelle Obama - who was quite recently seen wearing his design after being critiqued by the designer himself of wearing too much European designers. A former president for Council of Fashion Designer America (CFDA), Oscar de la Renta was trained under the apprenticeship of Cristóbal Balenciaga, where by the support of the great American Vogue editor-in-chief; Diana Vreeland, he started to launch his label in America. Being a legend ever since, for us over at No.1707 he represents the best of American dreams.   

Kelabu yang identik dengan musim dingin kini terealisasi dengan berita duka dari dunia mode, dengan meninggalnya Oscar de la Renta; seorang couturier terhebat di dunia. Desainer asal Dominika ini meninggal di kediamannya pada umur 82 tahun akibat komplikasi dari kanker yang ditemukan pada tahun 2006. Diakui sebagai salah satu maestro desain Amerika, rumah mode Oscar de la Renta dikenal sebagai harta negara hingga bahkan "Oscars" yang dikenal dalam The Academy Awards sering kali disamakan dengan banyaknya gaun yang ditampilkan di karpet merah acara ini. Representasi elegansi old-world glamour, disertai dengan kemewahan yang angkuh desain dari mendiang Oscar telah dipakai oleh berbagai bangsawan Amerika dimulai dari Jacqueline Kennedy, Nancy Reagen, dan bahkan Michelle Obama. Pernah menjabat sebagai presiden dari CFDA, Oscar merupakan anak didik dari Cristobal Balenciaga, yang mana atas dukungan dari pimpinan redaksi Vogue Amerika; Diana Vreeland, Ia memulai rumah mode-nya di Amerika. Sesosok legenda, bagi kami di No.1707, Oscar adalah representasi dari keberhasilan penitis mimpi Amerika.   



Peter Copping in Nina Ricci Atelier (Courtesy of Elhorizonte.mx) 

What about the future? Earlier this month, Peter Copping was named the new creative director of Oscar de la Renta. The british-born designer had helmed the creative power over at Parisian House Nina Ricci for the past 5-years. Regarded for creating intricate demicouture pieces, Peter is noted to create a practical approach in his creation. With romances, and demure sensuality he will surely does have what it takes to keep the integrity of ODLR.  In the fall of 2003, John Galliano was suspected to take the position of creative director for the house as he had taken a residence to consult for a collection. But the allegation was false, as Peter has received the position and John is named the creative director of Maison Martin Margiela.  

Masa depan rumah mode Oscar de la Renta kini berada di dalam tangan Peter Copping. Di awal bulan Oktober ini, desainer asal Inggris ini dinamai pimpinan kreatif atas Oscar de la Renta, dimana sebelumnya Ia menjabat posisi yang sama di rumah mode asal Perancis Nina Ricci selama 5 tahun lamanya. Dikenal dengan kreasinya yang detail dan halus, Peter sering kali memiliki approach yang berbeda dari ODLR dengan mencipta demicouture. Tetapi dengan gaya yang penuh romansa dan sensualitas yang halus, Peter dirasa mampu mempertahankan gaya dan nilai dari desain Oscar de la Renta. Praduga bahwa John Galliano akan menjadi pimpinan kreatif bagi Oscar de la Renta pernah muncul pada musim gugur 2003 seiring John mengkonsultasikan koleksinya untuk satu musim. Tetapi praduga tersebut tidak terwujud dengan dipilhnya Peter Copping dan menjabatnya John Galliano sebagai creative director bagi Maison Martin Margiela. 




A Shot of Oscar de la Renta Adjusting a Dress for Beatrice Lodge for Her Debut Ball. 
This is the dress that brought him to prominence after it showed on the cover of Life Magazine. (Courtesy of Vogue.com)

Friday, September 6, 2013

SEBASTIAN MOD AESTHETICS

RUNWAY REPORT 
 SEBASTIAN GUNAWAN COUTURE 

by Jo Reiner Widjaja 


Image Taken by Renny Ruth Roren of EjiReji for No.1707

In a time where every single activity of a person's life is a spectacle and digitalized, Sebastian Gunawan yearns for originality, both in taste and identity. Thus when it comes to his 2014 collection he payed an homage for these essences that he cleverly put together in a theme called "ModMuse". Mod short for modern is the embodiment of the women that Sebastian designs for; stylish women who is forward minded and always look at the forefront of fashion, while all in all these modern women who are a spectacle themselves became a muse for the people that surrounds them in everyday life. Mod Muse; an homage for that clientele of his that stays true, original, fashion-forward, and a force personified that her friends yearn to be. A muse with modern aesthetics.

Di masa dimana setiap aktifitas seseorang menjadi sebuah sorotan mata yang terdigitalisasi, Sebastian Gunawan menginginkan selera dan identitas yang orisinil. Oleh karena itu ketika saat bagi koleksi lini 2014 milikinya datang, Sebastian mendedikasikannya terhadap nilai-nilai tersebut; selera dan identitas orisinil yang layak untuk dikagumi, sebuah koleksi bertajuk "ModMuse". Mod kependekan dari modern merupakan sebuah personifikasi dari wanita-wanita yang Sebastian pikirkan dalam desainnya; wanita ala mode yang memiliki pikiran maju baik dalam berpikir mau pun dalam berpakaian. Kemampuan ini pun yang kemudian menjadikan wanita-wanita ini menjadi muse  atau ikon panutan bagi sekelilingnya. ModMuse; sebuah persembahan dari Sebastian bagi para wanita klien-nya yang selalu orisinil, asli, fashion-forward, dan merupakan identitas-identitas yang dipanut oleh teman-temannya. Panutan dengan estetika modern. 





Showcasing a total of 117 looks of dresses and ensembles for its couture collection under the Sebastian Gunawan line, Seba also showed 3 bridal dresses under the Sebastian Sposa line. Sebastian Gunawan opted for an ethereal looks shimmering with glamour as the models are accessorized with a out of this world elegance in headpieces by Rinaldy A. Yunardi. With refined materials such as organzas, laces, velvets, feathers, and swarovski elements Sebastian with the help of his wife Cristine Panarese designs dresses detailed with damask patterns,  and brocade. The dresses that were displayed varied from  from mermaid dresses, strapless gowns, A-Line dresses, and caped tops and gowns. The utmost memorable dress that have captured our attention was a two piece look of a caped top embellished with obi  belt paired with a ruffled skirt in a royal blue shade. The ensemble was exquisite and very fresh and modern, where the materials were designed cleverly in a very grandeur gold pattern. 


Mempertunjukan 117 looks terdiri dari gaun-gaun dan paduan pakaian untuk lini kolaksi haute couture-nya, Sebastian Gunawan juga menunjukan 3 gaun bridal bagi lini Sebastian Sposa. Untuk koleksi ini, Sebastian atau yang lebih sering dipanggil Seba menampilkan look yang terkesal ethereal. Gaun-gaun yang berkilau glamour dikenakan oleh model-model bernuansa kemewahan dengan headpieces yang dibuat oleh Rinaldy A. Yunardi. Material seperti organza, renda, velvet, bulu-bulu, dan swarovski dimasukian dalam desain damask, dan brokat pada gaun-gaun dengan berbagai siluet; gaun mermaid, strapless, A-Line, atasan dengan cape dan ruffles.