Indonesia Designers Offer Original Fashions

It is not often that one thinks of fashion and thinks of Islamic nations as leaders in these trends, but thanks to the island country of Indonesia this all may be about to change. It is here that new fashions are worn which may tie in with the Islamic sense of modesty, yet still hold a lot of chic appeal that goes beyond that culture's religious leanings to appeal to those who simply love beautiful clothes. The city of Jakarta is home to designers such as Dian Pelangi, an 18 year old who has quite a fan base among teen girls who adore her sense of style and appreciate the elements that she brings to her fashions. Pelangi has a good understanding of how to connect Muslim fashion in with what is going on with the rest of the world, but to do it in such a way that it does not compromise her female fans' appearance of modesty that would end up getting them in trouble with more conservative Muslims in their local communities. Items such as batik Islamic clothing that feature silken materials in tie dye patterns are a hall mark of her overall look.


The commitment to Allah remains crucial for youth in Indonesia since the culture there does not allow for deviations from that principle, but being able to see new looks that could work with their culture is something that they had not been able to do until recently with the rise of the web. Designers like Pelangi are now able to reach out with their edgy, but still socially acceptable, clothing and be able to reach the customers who could appreciate their looks.

26.05.2009. 04:43