Romancing Java

Didi Budiardjo was inspired by Java on his latest collection; Claire de Lune. Like Claude Debussy who was also inspired by Javanese gamelan on his music score, Didi did not literally translate Java as an 'obvious' java traditional costume. He put javanese pleats on a new level, the traditional dance costume and accessories on a new height, and awesomely transformed all into ultra romantic gowns; where some are flowing and dancing, and the other are gracefully formed. Together with the accessories created by Rinaldy A Yunardi, they presented something classy, frenchy, pretty.

For me, Didi Budiardjo is equal to romance.

Veiled Beauty

I'm quite hesitate, which one makes what beautiful. The gown, the model, the make up, the accessories, hm... A beautiful package wrapped in veil.

Gown: Tex Saverio

Accessories: Rinaldi A. Yunardy

It's All in The Detail

Got a chance to watch Tex Saverio bridal show awhile ago,.. how young and how talented. Im no expert in fashion, but I happen to enjoy it, and I'm sure Tex Saverio could be a huge designer in no time. Even now he has designed and made a dress for Lady Gaga and published in Harper's Bazaar Magazine's cover! Wow.

He's young, still around 26 years old, still full of energy, as you could see in all his work. He unceasingly crafted intricate details here and there, play with materials and shape. And he made a good proportion, something that many of so-called 'designers' has failed to do. And see how he put a lot of attention oh the back side of his gowns.

He will need years of experience to perfecting his design and make him demure. But who's perfect, anyway? Oh well, I wish him a great future in fashion industry, and somehow will make Indonesian women beautiful :-)

the timid young designer :-)

Eddy Betty; Dreamy Classy

Bygone era inspired, where glamour means delicate taste in a finest way.
Now you can see, that haute couture doesn't mean 'more is more'. If you think otherwise, perhaps you've been mixed up with dance or opera costumes :-)

Eddy Betty Couture by Eddy Betty

Accessories: Rinaldy A Yunardi