Featured Article: Backstage Images of Martell Cordon Bleu 100 Years Anniversary

art8amby attended the 100 years anniversary celebration of Martell Cordon Bleu last week and we snapped some exclusive images from the backstage of the fabulous event!

On that night, there was a fashion show from four prominent Indonesian fashion designers: Priyo Oktaviano, Rusly Tjohnardi, Sapto Djojokartiko and Oscar Lawalata.

Gorgeous singers Dewi Sandra and Dira Sugandi heats up the evening and perfomed few songs for the event.

Feel free to browse through our Facebook fanpage for more images taken backstage during the 100 Years anniversary celebration of Martell Cordon Bleu that took place on Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 at Grand Ballroom Hotel Mulia, Jakarta.

Happy centenary anniversary Martell Cordon Bleu!!!

All images courtesy of art8amby.

Featured Article: Ikat Indonesia Pour Homme Launching

The magnificent Indonesian beaches have inspired the birth of ideas and the nature’s painting into the concept of IKAT Indonesia Pour Homme, the first men’s fashion line from IKAT Indonesia that was presented at Fairground, SCBD Sudirman, Jakarta on Thursday, April 12th 2012.

The handsome and talented actor, Nicholas Saputra, served as the muse for Didiet Maulana‘s Ikat Indonesia Pour Homme while the former editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia and one stylish mom, Izabel Jahja, is still the muse for the women’s collection.

The morning rays touching the sands, all in pastel colors have become the palette reference for the first sequence. The breezy wind at the beach has manifest into the light nature of Tenun fabric, in pastel colors, standing casual and masculine.

For the second sequence, inspired by sunshine seductive lights and the green of coconut trees, al emphasis into warm tropical color schemes, Ikat tank top design (which we will definitely would love to wear on our next holiday) combined by cardigans and shorts are the highlights of this sequence. Fitted shirts featured in both long and short sleeves are using color palettes raising the warmth of Indonesian beaches.

The blue ocean and the white creamy waves have both been the reference of the third sequence. Taking form of something more formal, Ikat fabric is still being used for both details and main material.

The clothes are all very wearable, easy to combined with other pieces and we can definitely see it being worn by the beach in Bali or any other fabulous beaches in the world. Oh, and please forgive the blurry images guys. The models were keep walking without posing just like in international runways. It’s a good thing that Indonesian are starting to following international standard and yet challenging for us who took the photos . We’re gonna do better next time for sure!

Feel free to browse through our Facebook fanpage for more images from the events.

Featured Article: Fashion Nation 2012

Last week art8amby attented the opening night of the 6th Annual Senayan City‘s Fashion Nation. For their opening event this year, they presented fashion show from four of Indonesia’s prominent fashion designers (Priyo Oktaviano, Denny Wirawan, Sapto Djojokartiko and the runway returns of Ronald V Gaghana).

The opening event of Fashion Nation 2012 also presented some awards and an accompanying movie starring actress Atiqah Hasiholan that was directed by Peter Bannan in black and white to match the theme this year, Noir et Blanc: The Ultimate Style.

Even though the show delayed for an hour, but the event, especially the fashion show, was enjoyable. The MC, Aline Adita, came to the stage from the Senayan City‘s trademark: the Devil-Wears-Prada-heels-escalator and called her lovely co-host of the evening to the stage, former MTV Asia VJ Denise Keller who looks absolutely gorgeous in a nude Sapto Djojokartiko dress and sleek short ponytail!

As mentioned earlier, few awards, The Style Makers Awards to be exact, were given at the opening night of Fashion Nation. Some of this year’s winner are Kelly Tandiono (Most Stylish Model), Atiqah Hasiholan (Most Stylish Actress), Alexandra Asmasoebrata–who looks more like a model than a racer (Most Stylish Athlete) and Gaby Bakrie (Most Stylish Socialite).

Priyo Oktaviano opened the main event with his sporty yet chic collection that was dominated in gold and white colors with studs detailing. Those Mary Poppins head pieces worn by Laura Muljadi and Dominique Diyose in the finale were very stylish. Denny Wirawan presented a collection that was very Indonesian yet chic with the beautiful local fabrics and the glamour cutting.

Ronald V Gaghana wearable gold, silver and black dresses were shown with bouffant hair and red and blue platform heels while Sapto Djojokartiko‘s dramatic collection were the perfect way to end the night: gold lips? Check. Exquisite yet mysterious detailing? Check. Amazingly gorgeous accessories? Check.

Fashion Nation 2012 starts from April 11th until April 22nd at Senayan City, Jakarta. If you happens to be in Jakarta this month, you may also visit the installations from the participating designers from the opening night that will be displayed until the last day of the event.

Browse through our Facebook fanpage for more images from the opening night.

Featured Article: Sapto Djojokartiko Bride and Evening Collection 2012-2013

art8amby got the amazing chance to photographed the backstage at Sapto Djojokartiko‘s Bride and Evening Collection 2012-2013 fashion show last week, Friday, April 06th 2012 at The Grand Ballroom Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta.

The Solo born designer presented 30 stunningly romantic dresses that was inspired by the delicate peony flower with tulle, lace, rosettes, embroideries and sequins detailing that took our breath away. The exquisite evening dresses, the stunning cheongsam dresses and those delicately beautiful wedding dresses are absolutely to die for!

It’s always been a pleasure to snapped models backstage before the show where you can see what they’re up to, to kill the time. Some models read books, some listening to music while others prefer to have something to eat or chat with others.

The effortlessly cool Bianca proved that models is just a human like us, in which she snacks on a bottle of Coke (not the diet one!) and chocolate wafers while listening to music. Models do eat, people.

Katrina just bought the latest issue of Elle Indonesia that weighs 1000+ pages and check on her latest works that featured in the magazine who celebrates their 4th anniversary this month. Katya Talanova is always the one who’s really fun to be photographed with. She is very humble yet professional even though lot of people already recognized her from her TV stints. She kept her feet on the ground and that what makes you go far in the modelling industry.

The current spokesmodel of Pantene, Dominique Agisca Diyose, who opened the show, showed her sparkling personality before we took her photos along with fellow oriental looking top model, Marcella Tanaya before Adrian Suryapradipa‘s team work on their hair and make up with soft colored blush and gorgeous braids. Both of the lovely girls are so much fun in the backstage!

We were surprised when we know that the runner up of the 2011 season of Russia’s Next Top Model, Yulia Vlasenko, will be walking the show yesterday. We loved her strong face in which she managed to make it soft at the same time. Did you know that she fell quite hard during the finale, but she risen up gracefully with her confident face and elegant hand gestures.

She is such a pro! We salutes you Yulia Vlasenko.

Feel free to browse through our Facebook fanpage to view more images from the show and backstage of Sapto Djojokartiko‘s Bride and Evening Collection 2012-2013.

Ikat Indonesia Spring Summer 2012 Presentation & Website Launching

Ikat Indonesia brings up the theme “Simfoni Indonesia” (Indonesia’s Symphony) for its Spring Summer 2012 collection inspired by the zest of Indonesian women that was presented on Wednesday, December 21st 2011 at Otel Lobby, Wisma Bakrie, Jakarta.

The charm and diversity of our motherland’s multicultural arts and traditions are being reflected in the manifold of tenun ikat patterns. Inspired to combine the dynamics of Indonesia’s urban life and its traditional trace, Ikat Indonesia fronts its ready-to-wear and evening wear collection by blending the traditional ikat fabric and other fabrics such as silk, chiffon, and polyester to emerge a new symphony in magnifying the miscellany of Indonesian fashion scene.

The independency of a Srikandi, as well as the grace of its wisdom and thoughts are being featured into a mesmerizing symphonic composition through bold lines and colorful collection.

Ikat Indonesia also launched their website www.theikatindonesia.com on the same day. Congratulations! We are proudly support anyone who actively preserve our national heritage.

Click here to view more images from the collection and guests snapped exclusively by art and Ikat Indonesia‘s team.

Special thanks for Didiet Maulana and Ikat Indonesia.

Ikat Indonesia's designer, Didiet Maulana

Didiet Maulana's muse, former editor in chief of Harper's Bazaar Indonesia and model, Izabel Jahja in Ikat Indonesia's cheongsam dress

The lovely actress, Dian Sastrowardoyo in Ikat Indonesia dress

Founder and Managing Director of FAME 74, Deli Makmur and Ria Lirungan, editor in chief of Harper's Bazaar Indonesia

Editor in chief of Femina Magazine, Petty S Fatimah

Arisan! 2 actress Aida Nurmala in Ikat Indonesia blue shift dress

2012 Golden Globe Nominations

The nominees of the 2012 Golden Globe was just announced this morning (US time) by actors Gerard Butler, Woody Harrelson, Rashida Jones, and Sofia Vergara.

The award ceremony that will be hosted by Ricky Gervais (watch out celebs!) will airs on NBC on Sunday, January 15th 2012. Get ready for more harsh yet hilarious comments from Mr. Gervais next year people!

Below are the complete nominations via comingsoon.net

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
The Descendants (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
The Help (DreamWorks Pictures)
Hugo (Paramount Pictures)
The Ides of March (Columbia Pictures)
Moneyball (Columbia Pictures)
War Horse (DreamWorks Pictures)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Glenn Close – Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis – The Help
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep – The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton – We Need to Talk About Kevin

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
George Clooney – The Descendants
Brad Pitt – Moneyball
Ryan Gosling – The Ides of March
Michael Fassbender – Shame
Leonardo DiCaprio – J. Edgar

BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
50/50 (Summit Entertainment)
The Artist (The Weinstein Company)
Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Midnight in Paris (Sony Pictures Classics)
My Week with Marilyn (The Weinstein Company)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Jodie Foster – Carnage
Charlize Theron – Young Adult
Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids
Michelle Williams – My Week with Marilyn
Kate Winslet – Carnage

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Jean Dujardin – The Artist
Brendan Gleeson – The Guard
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 50/50
Ryan Gosling – Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Owen Wilson – Midnight in Paris

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
The Adventures of Tintin
Arthur Christmas
Cars 2
Puss In Boots
Rango

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
The Flowers of War (New Pictures Film Company)
In the Land of Blood and Honey (FilmDistrict)
The Kid with a Bike (Sundance Selects)
A Separation
The Skin I Live In

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
Berenice Bejo – The Artist
Jessica Chastain – The Help
Janet McTeer – Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer – The Help
Shailene Woodley – The Descendants

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
Kenneth Branagh – My Week with Marilyn
Albert Brooks – Drive
Jonah Hill – Moneyball
Viggo Mortensen- A Dangerous Method
Christopher Plummer – Beginners

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
Woody Allen – Midnight in Paris
George Clooney – The Ides of March
Michel Hazanavicius – The Artist
Alexander Payne – The Descendants
Martin Scorsese – Hugo

BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
Woody Allen – Midnight in Paris
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon – The Ides of March
Michel Hazanavicius – The Artist
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash – The Descendants
Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin – Moneyball

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
Ludovic Bource – The Artist
Abel Korzeniowski – W.E.
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Howard Shore – Hugo
John Williams – War Horse

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
“Hello Hello,” Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Bernie Taupin – Gnomeo & Juliet
“The Keeper,” Music & Lyrics by Chris Cornell – Machine Gun Preacher
“Lay Your Head Down,” Music by Brian Byrne, Lyrics by Glenn Close – Albert Nobbs
“The Living Proof,” Music by Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman, Harvey Mason, Jr., Lyrics by Mary J. Blige, Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas – The Help
“Masterpiece,” Music & Lyrics by Madonna, Julie Frost, Jimmy Harry – W.E.

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
“American Horror Story” (FX)
“Boardwalk Empire” (HBO)
“Boss” (Starz)
“Game of Thrones (HBO)
“Homeland” (Showtime)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
Claire Danes – “Homeland”
Mireille Enos – “The Killing”
Julianna Margulies – “The Good Wife”
Madeleine Stowe – “Revenge”
Callie Thorne – “Necessary Roughness”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
Steve Buscemi – “Boardwalk Empire”
Bryan Cranston – “Breaking Bad”
Kelsey Grammer – “Boss”
Jeremy Irons – “The Borgias”
Damien Lewis – “Homeland”

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
“Enlightened” (HBO)
“Episodes” (Showtime)
“Glee” (Fox)
“Modern Family” (ABC)
“New Girl” (Fox)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Laura Dern – “Enlightened”
Zooey Deschanel – “New Girl”
Tina Fey – “30 Rock”
Laura Linney – “The Big C”
Amy Poehler – “Parks and Recreation”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Alec Baldwin – “30 Rock”
David Duchovny – “Californication”
Johnny Galecki – “The Big Bang Theory”
Thomas Jane – “Hung”
Matt LeBlanc – “Episodes”

BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
“Cinema Verite” (HBO)
“Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)” (PBS)
“The Hour” (BBC America)
“Mildred Pierce” (HBO)
“Too Big to Fail” (HBO)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Romola Garai – “The Hour”
Diane Lane – “Cinema Verite”
Elizabeth McGovern – “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)”
Emily Watson – “Appropriate Adult”
Kate Winslet – “Mildred Pierce”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Hugh Bonneville – “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)”
Idris Elba – “Luther”
William Hurt – “Too Big to Fail”
Bill Nighy – “Page Eight (Masterpiece)”
Dominic West – “The Hour”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Jessica Lange – “American Horror Story”
Kelly Macdonald – “Boardwalk Empire”
Maggie Smith – “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)”
Sofia Vergara – “Modern Family”
Evan Rachel Wood – “Mildred Pierce”

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Peter Dinklage – “Game of Thrones”
Paul Giamatti – “Too Big to Fail”
Guy Pearce – “Mildred Pierce”
Tim Robbins – “Cinema Verite”
Eric Stonestreet – “Modern Family”

Featured Article: Backstage Images of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012, Final Day

Simona and Kelly Tandiono have a chat during the rehearsal for the last day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012

Merry during rehearsal on the last day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012

Please enjoy the images taken by art and amby from the backstage, rehearsal, run through and after shows of the final day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012, Friday, November 18th 2011 at Pacific Place.

That night, five of Indonesia‘s talented fashion designers, Auguste Soesastro, Sally Koeswanto, Sebastian Gunawan, Sapto Djojokartiko, and Tex Saverio, are presenting their interpretation on “Celebrating Women”, the theme for Dewi Fashion Knights, the final show on the highly anticipated annual event, Jakarta Fashion Week.

Auguste Soesastro, who once worked for Ralph Rucci, dons minimalist collection with great tailoring in cream, ivory, white and a hint of black and orange. Sally Koeswanto, who graduated from Whitehouse School of Design, Sydney in 1994, presented sexy and body hugging Chinese inspired dresses titled “Love, Passion, and Lust“. Sebastian Gunawan in his second participation for Dewi Fashion Knights gave something different from his usual elegant collection with tribal printed flowing dresses and edgy headpieces.

Sapto Djojokartiko made people gasp with towering high laser cut steel heeled shoes where the model could barely walk. His Calon Arang inspired designs were mysteriously breathtaking and very editorial ready! Last but not least, Tex Saverio, whose his gown was featured in a spread of Harper Bazaar US worn by Lady Gaga, presented gold themed collection with magnificent detailing. Lady Gaga should worn Tex‘s and Sapto‘s dresses for her next performances in our opinion.

Click on the designers name to view their complete runway images and click here to view our extensive selection of backstage images.

Hope you enjoy our photos guys

Regards, art and amby.

Thank you to all the models, designers, crews and everyone who made this photo report possible.

The models during finale rehearsal at the last day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012

Bunga Jelita and Dea Nabila just before their rehearsal on the last day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012

Elena photographed backstage before Dewi Fashion Knights fashion show in her sequins adorned appliqué for Sapto Djojokartiko segment

Paula Verhoeven with her gold make up and hair for Tex Saverio segment in Dewi Fashion Knights fashion show

Prinka Cassy snapped backstage during Dewi Fashion Knights rehearsal

Fashion designer Auguste Soesastro posed for art8amby backstage at Dewi Fashion Knights show

Fashion designer Sapto Djojokartiko photographed backstage at Dewi Fashion Knights on the last day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012

Fashion designers Firenzano and Soko Wiyanto before entering the Fashion Tent for Dewi Fashion Knights on the last day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012

The lovely presenter Rahmah Ummaya posed for art8amby after her gig hosting Barli Asmara/The Body Shop fashion show

Featured Article: Gucci Cruise 2012

“I wanted to create a collection from timeless aesthetic while re-examining the House’s codes through a contemporary lens,” Gucci‘s Creative Director Frida Giannini explains about her latest collection, Cruise 2012. She added, “I set out to contaminate the styles seen in archival photographs from the Fifties and Sixties with a modern vision”

Her take on the fifties and sixties are shown in no less than 44 womenswear looks in lavish materials such as mélange, lurex, silk, georgette, cotton voile and crêpe de chine modeled by Kasia Struss, Melissa Tammerijn and Martha Streck. The lavish materials used by Frida Giannini combined with the sophisticated tailoring made these as a yet another wearable and luxurious collections that put the fashion house as one of the leading brands in the industry.

Black and white printed trench coat with stripes top, tight skirts that hit below the knee with double breasted jacket, pleats carved in gold on mini skirts with small collarless jacket, tight ankle-length pants with darts and cuffs, white dinner jacket worn with a golden reflector top and a trompe l’oeil dress combined with the same shade of chartreuse are some of the highlights from the collection that was presented earlier this June in New York City.

Gucci also featured square lady bags to carry on the shoulder or by hand, maxi shopper bags in animal prints, small belts to emphasize the waistline, plexi and PVC flower details, high heeled pumps with sharp points (in zebra prints!), a compelling python sandals and classic horsebit moccasins to completed the looks.

Lenz von Johnston—who starred in Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott photographed advertising images of Gucci Cruise 2012 along with top model Karmen Pedaru— sporting the ultimate Cruise signature, a stripes sweater paired with white rolled up pants. Nick Rae and Mark Cox also sporting the nautical stripes with sneakers, paisley shirt, leather jacket and cuffed jeans for another perfect Resort outfit.

You can view more exclusive images of Gucci Cruise 2012 Womenswear and Menswear collection that also featured the accessories (bags, shoes, sunglasses and watches) in our extensive Facebook page. Oh, and don’t forget to “like” our page to get the latest updates in fashion

Gucci Cruise 2012 collections are now available in Gucci stores nationwide (Plaza Indonesia, Senayan City and Plaza Senayan). The collections are also available in Gucci stores worldwide.

Gucci also recently opened its newly renovated boutique with a new design concept by Frida Giannini in Via Montenapoleone on September 21st 2011, the first day of Milan Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 which also the day that the latest collection from Gucci was presented (click here to view the fashion show video).

The 1600 square meters boutique located in the heart of Milan‘s fashion district, Quadrilatero della Moda, is still having Gucci‘s signature materials such as rosewood and marble but enhanced with the introduction of new elements such as ribbed glass, warm polished gold, smoked mirror and smoked bronze glass, recalling the elegance and richness of the Art Deco era.

“Via Montenapoleone is one of Europe’s most prestigious retail destinations so I wanted to amplify the luxuriousness of the boutique’s environment through natural light and space to create an aesthetic, which is complementary to the vision of the House today,” explains Giannini.

In the exclusive event, customers witnessed first handed how the meticulous attention to detail and the superb craftsmanship was given by the House’s most skilled artisans during the personalization of the handbags with the hand-embossed monogramming (each handbag featured a special inside plaque embossed with the location and date) at the artisan’s custom-built workshops inside the boutique.

In addition, for the first time ever the artisans displayed their work in front of the public on the signature Gucci moccasin and demonstrated expert techniques used in the shoe-making process.

The Montenapoleone store is among over 30 Gucci stores in the world that now reflect Frida Giannini‘s design concept following its successful roll-out in other cities including New York, Rome, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai and Paris.

Browse through our Facebook page here for more exclusive images from the store opening.

Amby.

A very special thanks to GUCCI – Indonesia for the exclusive images.

World Batik Summit 2011

The Batik facade

My green cased Blackberry and the id pass

The traditional dancers in rehearsal. Image by Armadina

Batik, a cloth that traditionally uses a manual wax-resist dyeing technique, has been associated with Indonesia since a very long time. But not until The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognized batik as an Indonesian heritage and cultural treasure in October 02nd 2009. Even though the exquisite fabrics can also be found in other countries, but now more people are aware that batik are originally from Indonesia.

With the new designated title from UNESCO two years ago as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, batik is even more popular these days. Every Friday, here in Indonesia, most of people are wearing batik to the offices and work places to celebrate our lovely national heritage.

I got a wonderful opportunity to covering the Cultural Evening Performance during World Batik Summmit 2011 in Jakarta Convention Center couple of days ago. That night, a fashion show by 10 fashion designers from 4 countries was held in front of the high profile guests and invitations as the main event.

With more than 30 models, Carmanita, Ramli, Chossy Latu, Danar Hadi, Parang Kencana, Sebastian Gunawan and Anne Avantie from Indonesia are presenting their finest batik designs along with fellow designers from China (Lu Kun), Malaysia (Deanoor) and Japan (Kaoru).

Dea Nabila and Prinka Cassy

The handsome Nikola at SUM

Bulan at Platinum

L Men of The Year 2011 Runner Up, Adijaya, during rehearsal

Supermodel Asia Pacific 2011 winner, Bunga Jelita during rehearsal

Mister International 2009 top 15 finalists from Indonesia, Holly Feriston and Dominique Agisca Diyose. Image by Andreas Yudhi

Another fun part during the event was of course the rehearsal and backstage visit where I can snapped the models before and after the make up. The models for the fashion show are lovely and wonderful mixed of new faces and established ones.

There’s senior catwalker Dessy Mulasari and Nien (who opened the show), new face Hege at Look Models, top names such as Julia Jamil, Teuku Zacky, Katya Talanova, Drina Ciputra, Whulandary Herman, Ilmira, Advina Ratnaningsih, Dhining, Dominique Agisca Diyose, Advina Ratnaningsih, Selvi Rivera, Bunga Jelita, Renata Kusmanto, Hendy Bramantyo, Christina, Kimmy Jayanti and Indonesia‘s ‘IT‘ model of the moment, Prinka Cassy.

Feel free to visit and enjoy our Facebook photo album to view MORE exclusive backstage images of the models during World Batik Summit 2011.

Opening dancers rehearsal

Hendy Bramantyo snapped backstage

The beautiful Whulandary Herman

Larina at Damn! Inc. with the amazing Temple miniature behind her

The make up that night was done by Sariayu team and it was soft smokey eyes with a dash of bright red lips and dramatic eyelashes to create the sexy yet beautiful feeling just like Polina at Damn! Inc. shown above.

Some of the models are sporting a sophisticated little bun with blunt bangs, some of them are having a simple slicked back low ponytail and the others are sporting the very exquisite ‘sanggul‘ or chignon (shown by Ilmira and Mungky) to completed the look by Indonesia‘s foremost Kebaya designer, Mrs. Anne Avantie.

World Batik Summit 2011 exhibition will be held until tomorrow, October 02nd in Jakarta Convention Center. So, if you want to view the amazing displays of various types of batik in one place, this is really the place you want to be. Just like the tagline “Indonesia : Global Home of Batik“

A very special thanks to Tara Makmun, Panca Makmun, Andreas Yudhi and Armadina.

Amby.

Mrs. Anne Avantie and her beloved mother, Mrs. Amie Indriati

The elegant Mungky

Merry at JIM and Dea Nabila backstage after the hair do

The always fun Kimmy Jayanti

The flawless Renata Kusmanto

The energetic dancers

Our friend, fellow blogger Armadina and photographer Andreas Yudhi

It girl of the moment, Prinka Cassy in backstage during final run through

The boys (from top left clockwise : Nico Christianto, Wesley, Jacoeb, Nikola, Holly Feriston, Adijaya, J Ryan, Hendy Bramantyo and Fernando) backstage before the show. Image by Andreas Yudhi

The beautiful flower arrangement by Bellish

Tia strike a pose in Danar Hadi

Ilmira before the finale

Christina smiles backstage with the intricate head piece

J Ryan in his second look

Hege at Look Models with Katya Talanova and Julia Jamil, both at Damn! Inc. Image by Armadina

Table arrangement with white orchids from Bellish

Backstage Images of Sunsilk Hair Studio Launching Event

Sunsilk Indonesia just launched Sunsilk Hair Studio yesterday with a blast show! Indonesian make up artist and hair stylist extraordinaire, Qiqi Franky, collaborated with seven prominent Indonesian fashion designers to showcased three outfits and seven hair trends for the event last night: Retro Red Carpet (on Ari Seputra), Upper East Ponytail (on Denny Wirawan), Perfect Waves (on Rusly Tjohnardi), First Lady (on Adesagi Kirana), Fierce Crop (on Jeffry Tan), Country Braids (on Barli Asmara) and Hollywood New Edge (on Sapto Djojokartiko).

After spent times in backstage to photographed the models–where Indonesian famous models such as Alannys Weber, Kimmy Jayanti and Monique shared the make up moment with new faces, Anastasia, Patricia and Adel–I rushed to the star studded event hosted by former model Aline Adita and Sari Nila (both in Adesagi Kirana) to watched the fashion show and live-on-stage hair styling by Qiqi Franky and performance by the stunning jazz singer, Dira Sugandi.

I also got a chance to snapped the revolutioner hair stylist, Jamal Hammadi, who once a protégé to the great Odile Gilbert slash the owner of the eco-friendly Hammadi Beauty and now collaborated with Sunsilk for their Black Shine range.

You can also view the seven display of seven dresses by the designers in front of Sunsilk Hair Studio located at Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, East Mall, Level 2 until July 31st, 2011.

Well, I think it’s time for you guys to enjoy the images from the event

Amby.

Some of the images are via Sapto Djojokartiko‘s blog.

Alannys Webber

Jesslyn

Kimmy Jayanti

Monique

Natalia and Joanna

Ria and Oka in Denny Wirawan

Adel, Patricia and Camelie in Sapto Djojokartiko

Evi in Rusly Tjohnardi

Adel in Sapto Djojokartiko

Anastasia, Jesslyn and Kimmy Jayanti in Jeffry Tan

Enna in Rusly Tjohnardi

Hanna in Ari Seputra

Lita, Mona & Lina in Adesagi Kirana

Natalia in Barli Asmara

Patricia in Sapto Djojokartiko

Putri in Ari Seputra

Sunsilk Indonesia's ambassadors, Julie Estelle & Titi Kamal backstage prior to the event

Qiqi Franky & Lina

Aline Adita in Adesagi Kirana

Sari Nila in Adesagi Kirana

Actress and LUX Beauty Soap ambassador, Atiqah Hasiholan

Former MTV VJ and host, Cathy Sharon

Hairstylist, Jamal Hammadi, and Sunsilk Indonesia ambassador, Titi Kamal

Actor, Reza Rahadian

Actress, Rianti Cartwright

Sari Nila in Adesagi Kirana

Singer, Dira Sugandi in Sapto Djojokartiko

Sapto Djojokartiko finale

Rusly Tjohnardi finale

Jeffry Tan

Barli Asmara

Adesagi Kirana

Ari Seputra

Barli Asmara

Denny Wirawan

Jeffry Tan

Rusly Tjohnardi

Sapto Djojokartiko