Highlights from Jakarta Fashion Week 2026
JFW 2026 revealed a new rhythm in Southeast Asian design, where tradition met modernity in collections that spoke confidently to the world
VMAN Southeast Asia attended Jakarta Fashion Week 2026 as an official international media partner, witnessing how the event united some of the region’s most forward-thinking designers under one roof. From Jakarta to Manila, the collections showcased Southeast Asian craftsmanship and its rising presence on the global stage.
Studio Moral
The Jakarta via Paris presentation, which featured Indonesian designers who recently showcased at Tranoï in Paris, set the tone for this year’s event. Studio Moral led the menswear initiative with a collection that explored the tension between discipline and fluidity. The designs balanced sharp tailoring with an emotional undercurrent.
Through the Jakarta via Paris program, which paired local designers with European mentors and media consultants, Studio Moral’s work reflected the ambition of Indonesian design to resonate globally while maintaining a distinctive cultural voice.
Tangan Privé
At the Nusantara show by DEWI Fashion Knights, Tangan Privé presented a collection rooted in Indonesia’s rich textile tradition. The label drew inspiration from traditional Nusantara attire and transformed it into contemporary forms.
Each garment reflected the brand’s commitment to elevating indigenous textiles through modern tailoring. The collection celebrates kain Nusantara, reimagining it for today while remaining deeply rooted in national identity. Through this presentation, Tangan Privé demonstrated how tradition can evolve without losing its essence.
KRATON Auguste Soesastro
KRATON Auguste Soesastro approached the Nusantara theme through a minimalist lens. The designer examined Indonesia’s textile craftsmanship and reinterpreted it through sleek silhouettes. His designs suggested sophistication rooted in cultural awareness.
Rather than treating tradition as ornament, Kraton distilled it into form. Each look carried traces of the archipelago’s artistry while speaking in the global language of modern design. The result was a collection that reaffirmed the brand’s position as a bridge between Indonesia’s past and its creative future.
Francis Libiran
At the ASEAN Fashion Parade, Filipino designer Francis Libiran represented the Philippines as the only designer from his country in this year’s lineup. His SS26 collection, Visions, showcased bold forms that reflected both cultural heritage and design.
His collection featured the Inaul weave from Maguindanao, a traditional Filipino textile reimagined in modern interpretations. Presented alongside Malaysia’s Rizman Ruzaini and Singapore’s Frederick Lee, Francis’ work underlined the growing prominence of Southeast Asian fashion in the international scene.
Jakarta Fashion Week 2026 featured standout collections with menswear from Studio Moral, Tangan Privé, Kraton Auguste Soesastro, and Francis Libiran.
Studio Moral explored the balance between structure and emotion through tailoring and unisex essentials designed for versatility and timeless wearability.
Tangan Privé reimagined traditional Nusantara attire with sleek tailoring and innovative silhouettes, celebrating Indonesia’s textile heritage through a modern and sophisticated lens.
Francis Libiran’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, titled “Visions,” combined Filipino craftsmanship with a contemporary outlook, featuring bold forms and the Inaul weave from Maguindanao reinterpreted in modern couture.
The event reflected a growing movement among Southeast Asian designers to merge cultural identity with modern aesthetics, positioning the region as an emerging force in global fashion.
Courtesy Jakarta Fashion Week
Special thanks Andandika Surasetja and Irsyad Izzeddin
