Indonesian Designer Harry Halim Breaks the Rules of Structure in His SS26 Line

House of Harry Halim introduced its Spring/Summer 2026 collection “11/11” at The Brickhall at FCC, presenting a focused exploration of rebirth and the tension between control and openness. The title references the angel number associated with awakening and new beginnings, and also reflects the exact date of the show.

Chapter one: Structure and silhouette

The collection opened with a monochrome chapter built on sharp tailoring and heightened structure. Models appeared in sculpted jackets with exaggerated angular shoulders, wide-leg trousers, and contoured legging-cut pants.

A key silhouette was the cage crinoline skirt, designed with a hoop framework wrapped in embroidered lace. It carried a dome-like volume and was paired with a draped tailored jacket that shifted into a gown. Raven wing hats and “angel wings” hairstyles added to the symbolic language of the presentation and intensified its atmosphere.

The first chapter closed with three looks based on the signature cage crinoline form, now crafted entirely in solid black suiting fabrics. The pieces removed decorative elements in favor of discipline and control, turning the silhouette into a statement of architectural strength.

Chapter two: Transformation and release

The second chapter introduced a clear transformation. Rigid black structures gave way to sheer and translucent materials. Volume remained, but opacity faded. The color palette shifted into gradients of grey, pale mauve, sage green, and muted nude, reflecting the show’s thematic transition from restriction to clarity.

Creative Director Harry Halim described “11/11” as a dialogue between power, vulnerability, and surrender. The show presented that dialogue in two measured chapters and invited viewers to consider the process of renewal as a progression from structure to softness, rather than a complete departure from either.

Photos courtesy Harry Halim