DESIGNERS TO WATCH

A 1707 FEATURE 

 JAKARTA FASHION WEEK 2015

As anticipation are getting higher in days leading up to Jakarta Fashion Week 2015, we over here at No.1707 have round up five designers we believe you should watch this fashion week. Without any disregards to the fact that household names such as Tex Saverio, Sapto Djojokartiko, or Mel Ahyar will be showing this year, this list is formed to showcase Indonesia's rising talents as they will become forces to be reckon with in Indonesian fashion. Better get your invitations fast. (Jakarta Fashion Week 2015: 1st-7th November 2014 - Senayan City)

V I N O R A   F O R   V I N O R A   N G

A connoisseur of clean aesthetics, Vinora distinct herself with a devotion for ready-to-wear. Deconstructing a classic tuxedo, she reinterpret it into a dress. 

See her in Indonesia Fashion Forward here. 

Discover her style here.  

F B U D I   F O R   F E L I C I A   B U D I   

Appreciation for materials, texture, and human form are manifested into beautiful pleats dresses and boleros in the hands of Felicia Budi. Her definitive style of romance and ethereal aesthetics ensnare us in a manner of love struck. 

To see her coming collection try here. 
Discover her style here.  

T O T O N   F O R   T O T O N    J A N U A R

A flair for ethnicity, and a knack for craftsmanship, Toton has been creating bohemian pieces that is eclectic and elegant at the same time. Drawing inspiration from nature's beauty, his creation is always enchanting. 

See him in Indonesia Fashion Forward here. 
Discover his past collections here.  

P E G G Y   H A R T A N T O

Igniting Indonesians with pride, for the past year Peggy Hartanto has been under the watchful eyes of fashion connoisseur around the world. Known for her Unseen collection -worn by Hollywood celebrities, her clever use of fabric and understanding of proportions manifested in beautiful contemporary pieces. 

Click here to get a chance to watch her show.

R O S A L Y N   C I T T A

Jewellery designer Rosalyn Citta, is known for her unique take on gold and silver plated accessories. Her pieces are left hammered and raw-like to accentuate an eccentric character.

See her collection over at Bobobobo.com
And see if you can watch her show here.

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.