Senayan City Fashion Nation XIX Marks 19 Years of Indonesian Fashion
The event brought together Indonesia’s leading designers and international collaborators for nine days of runways and installations that reflected both the country’s fashion heritage and its evolving global outlook
A runway in the heart of a city
Senayan City became a central stage for Indonesian fashion. The mall’s Main Atrium, typically a hub for shoppers and diners, transformed into a runway for the 19th edition of Senayan City Fashion Nation, an annual event that continues to spotlight the country’s designers and growing creative industry.
Held from September 19 to 27, 2025, Fashion Nation XIX celebrated nearly two decades of the program, which has evolved into one of Indonesia’s most visible fashion platforms. This year’s edition brought together established designers, emerging labels, cultural institutions, and international collaborators.
A convergence of creative forces
The opening night set a high-profile tone with a rare collaboration between three prominent Indonesian creatives: Tex Saverio, Agus Lim, and Rinaldy Yunardi. The runway, presented under the theme Luxurious, Tailored, Inspiring, showcased distinct approaches to design.
Tex debuted his haute couture collection DOMINA, known for its dramatic silhouettes and intricate craftsmanship. Agus Lim presented GENTLE DISRUPTION, highlighting precise tailoring with subtle structural experimentation. Meanwhile, accessory designer Rinaldy Yunardi unveiled NOCTILUME, a series of elaborate artistic pieces that blurred the line between fashion and sculpture.
Crossing the borders on the runway
Beyond the opening spectacle, Fashion Nation XIX offered a wide-ranging program featuring fashion shows, cultural presentations, and public installations.
Among the highlights was “No Border,” a cross-country runway that brought together Singapore and Indonesia. The show featured dBX by Daniel Boey from Singapore alongside Indonesian brands MORAL and Drunk Dad.
Archiving Indonesian fashion
Cultural heritage also played a significant role throughout the week. The Indonesian Fashion Designer Council (IFDC) staged Gaya Archive, a fashion installation presenting 75 garments from past and recent collections by its member designers.
Unified by a palette of black, the installation highlighted the evolution of Indonesian fashion design while emphasizing the importance of archives as both historical record and creative reference.
The participating designers included prominent names such as Andreas Odang, Adeline Esther, Chossy Latu, Danny Satriadi, Denny Wirawan, Didi Budiardjo, Eddy Betty, Era Soekamto, Ghea Panggabean, Hian Tjen, Ivan Gunawan, Sebastian Gunawan, Stella Rissa, Wilsen Willim, and Yongki Budisutisna, among others.
Reinterpreting textile traditions
Traditional textiles were also reinterpreted for contemporary audiences through “KALATARA,” a presentation by Cita Tenun Indonesia (CTI). The show explored the evolution of Indonesian weaving traditions, particularly tenun, and featured collaborations between Alto Project, AMOTSYAMSURIMUDA, and Wilsen Willim.
Another key program, Kanvas Budaya, saw IFDC designers reinterpret Batik Kudus, a regional textile known for its distinctive motifs and craftsmanship. In collaboration with Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, the designers presented garments combining batik patterns with a predominantly white palette meant to symbolize openness and creative experimentation.
Alongside the runways and cultural showcases, Fashion Nation XIX also introduced CO(LAB), a curated pop-up retail and exhibition space featuring collaborations between designers and artists. The space presented limited-edition collections and creative partnerships, including CALLA x Rangga & Cinta, Cita Tenun Indonesia x Alto Project, and Danjyo Hiyoji x Moneymanworks x Ade Habibie.
A platform nearly two decades in the making
After nearly two decades, Senayan City Fashion Nation continues to position itself as a platform for both celebration and dialogue within Indonesia’s fashion industry.
By bringing together heritage textiles, contemporary design, and cross-border collaborations, the 19th edition reflected an industry that is increasingly confident in its identity while remaining open to global exchange.
