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Samuel Wattimena Releases Book on Indonesian Fashion History
Senior Indonesian fashion designer Samuel Wattimena launches book urging young designers to explore local culture in fashion.
In brief
Senior Indonesian fashion designer Samuel Wattimena launches book urging young designers to explore local culture in fashion. Samuel Wattimena's book on Indonesian fashion history encourages young designers to draw from local cultural roots. Originally reported by kumparan.
Book Launch at Mode In Transit
Senior Indonesian fashion designer Samuel Wattimena launched his book on Indonesian fashion history at Mode In Transit event in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
“Hal yang paling harus dilakukan adalah kenali keberadaan kalian di mana. Jadi kalau kalian di Kalimantan, di Papua, di NTT, di Makassar, di mana pun kalian berada, kenali keberadaan kalian”
Designers Should Explore Local Culture
Wattimena emphasized that designers must understand their local cultural roots to create unique identities and avoid following trends.
“Seorang fashion designer kerjanya tidak hanya mendesain pakaian dan menjual, tapi ada misi yang lebih besar, harus mampu mengangkat kebudayaan kita”
Event Highlights Local Culture
The Mode In Transit event used Soekarno-Hatta Airport as a platform to showcase Indonesian fashion and culture to travelers worldwide.
The bottom line
Samuel Wattimena's book on Indonesian fashion history encourages young designers to draw from local cultural roots.
