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INDONESIA
Corrie Kastubi: Preserving Indonesia’s Heritage Through Sustainable Fashion
For more than four decades, Corrie Kastubi has dedicated her life to celebrating Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage through fashion. Recognized as one of the country’s most respected designers, she has built a remarkable career by transforming traditional Indonesian textiles into contemporary works of wearable art while remaining deeply committed to sustainability, craftsmanship, and cultural preservation.
Since beginning her professional journey in 1979, Corrie has championed the beauty of Indonesian wastra—including Batik, Songket, Tenun, and many other traditional textiles that reflect the diversity of the Indonesian archipelago. Educated at the Lucie Clayton School of Dressmaking in London, she combines international design expertise with a profound respect for Indonesia’s centuries-old textile traditions.
At the heart of her creative philosophy is “Heritage to Now,” a concept that demonstrates how traditional craftsmanship can remain relevant in the modern world. Rather than treating heritage as something to preserve only in museums, Corrie transforms it into elegant contemporary fashion that speaks to new generations while honoring the artisans who keep these traditions alive.
One of the defining characteristics of her work is her commitment to zero-waste design. By carefully preserving the integrity of handcrafted fabrics and minimizing unnecessary cutting, she creates garments that respect both the artistry of the textile and the environment. Every collection reflects the belief that luxury fashion and sustainability should go hand in hand.
The Vision of Corrie Kastubi: Heritage, Sustainability, and Style
Corrie’s vision extends far beyond the runway. Through her Sustainable Fashion Map, she actively promotes the use of Indonesian natural fibers (Serat Alam) and natural dyes (Pewarna Alam) sourced responsibly from communities across Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua. Her work highlights not only the beauty of Indonesia’s natural resources but also the importance of supporting local artisans, preserving traditional knowledge, and strengthening sustainable livelihoods.
Her influence on Indonesia’s fashion industry reaches well beyond her collections. As a Co-Founder of the Indonesian Fashion Designers Association (APPMI) and a former member of IPMI, Corrie has helped shape the country’s fashion landscape while mentoring designers and promoting Indonesian craftsmanship on both national and international stages.
Throughout her career, she has remained actively involved with organizations dedicated to cultural preservation, women’s empowerment, sustainable textiles, and community development. Her collaborations with the Indonesian Fiber Council (Dewan Serat Indonesia) and her participation in initiatives such as “From Farm to Fashion” continue to demonstrate her commitment to building a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.
Corrie Kastubi’s work represents more than beautiful garments—it tells the story of Indonesia. Every textile, every handwoven fabric, and every carefully crafted silhouette reflects the nation’s extraordinary cultural diversity and the enduring skills of its artisans. By combining heritage with innovation, she has become an ambassador for Indonesian fashion and an inspiration to designers who believe that creativity can preserve culture while protecting the planet.
Her journey is a testament to the idea that fashion is more than style—it is identity, heritage, responsibility, and a bridge between generations. Through her lifelong dedication, Corrie Kastubi continues to prove that Indonesia’s textile traditions are not simply part of its history—they are an essential part of its future.
Instagram: @corriekastubi
Ning Zulkarnain
NING ZULKARNAIN INDONESIA A DISTINCTIVE VOICE IN MODEST FASHION
Ning Zulkarnain is an Indonesian fashion designer whose work celebrates the elegance, sophistication and cultural richness of Muslim modest fashion. Her designs combine refined silhouettes with contemporary aesthetics, creating garments that express both individuality and cultural identity.
ROOTED IN INDONESIAN CULTURE
Based in West Java, Ning Zulkarnain is connected with Ikatan Perancang Busana Muslim Jabar and Himpunan Ratna Busana Jabar, organizations dedicated to the development and promotion of Muslim fashion in the region.
Her creative vision is deeply connected to Indonesian traditions, while her approach to design embraces the evolution of modern fashion. Through her collections, traditional influences are transformed into elegant contemporary creations suitable for today's international fashion audience.
ELEGANCE, DETAIL AND FEMININITY
Ning Zulkarnain's designs are distinguished by their sophisticated presentation, elaborate details and luxurious appearance. Intricate embellishments, rich fabrics and carefully constructed silhouettes create a distinctive aesthetic in which modesty becomes an expression of elegance and confidence.
Her collections demonstrate the versatility of modest fashion, presenting garments that can move naturally between cultural occasions, formal events and the international fashion stage.
INDONESIA ON THE INTERNATIONAL FASHION STAGE
Through her participation in World Fashion Exhibition 2026, Ning Zulkarnain brings the creative spirit of Indonesian fashion to an international audience. Her work represents a meeting point between tradition and contemporary design, highlighting the diversity and creativity of Indonesia's fashion industry.
Her presence at the exhibition contributes to a broader international dialogue about modest fashion and its growing place within the global fashion landscape.
WORLD FASHION EXHIBITION 2026
Ning Zulkarnain — Indonesia
A designer whose work reflects culture, modesty, creativity and elegance, bringing an unmistakably Indonesian perspective to the world of contemporary fashion.
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Instagram: @ning_zulkarnain.
Ning Zulkarnain – Indonesia – Contemporary & Elegant Fashion
Batik Komar
BATIK KOMAR -INDONESIA
Indonesia’s rich textile heritage will take center stage at the World Fashion Exhibition Times Square 2026 with the distinctive work of Batik Komar, a renowned Indonesian batik house based in Bandung, West Java.
Founded in 1998 by Dr. H. Komarudin Kudiya together with Hj. Nuryanti Widya, Batik Komar has developed a unique identity by bringing together the cultural heritage of traditional Cirebon batik and contemporary design.
The house was born from Komarudin Kudiya’s deep connection with batik, inherited from his family’s traditional batik-making background in Trusmi, Cirebon.
Preserving Tradition Through Innovation
Batik Komar is dedicated to preserving the techniques and cultural values of Indonesian batik while continuously exploring new artistic possibilities. Its creative approach incorporates traditional hand-drawn and stamped batik techniques with innovative motifs, compositions, colors and contemporary visual concepts.ati
The house has developed an extensive archive of more than 10,000 batik sketches, together with a collection of more than 4,000 traditional batik stamps representing decorative traditions from across Indonesia. More than 150 batik designs have also been registered for copyright protection.
This combination of research, craftsmanship and experimentation has allowed Batik Komar to create designs that respect Indonesia’s cultural identity while responding to the language of modern fashion.
A Global Cultural Perspective
The work of Komarudin Kudiya has been presented internationally through exhibitions and demonstrations in countries including Malaysia, Germany, Thailand, Japan and the United States. His experience also includes recognition in Indonesian and international batik design competitions.
His academic background in design has further contributed to an approach in which batik is viewed not only as a traditional textile craft, but also as an evolving field of artistic and design research. He completed postgraduate and doctoral studies in design at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).
Batik for a New Generation
Batik Komar continues to explore ways of making Indonesian batik relevant to contemporary audiences. Its philosophy emphasizes the creation of new motifs while maintaining the essence of traditional batik, opening possibilities for batik to become part of modern everyday fashion as well as formal and artistic presentations.
At World Fashion Exhibition Times Square 2026, Batik Komar represents Indonesia through a fashion language in which heritage, craftsmanship, creativity and contemporary design come together.
From the traditional motifs of Cirebon to innovative contemporary interpretations, Batik Komar demonstrates how Indonesia’s textile heritage can continue to evolve and reach new international audiences.
BATIK KOMAR
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
World Fashion Exhibition Times Square 2026
instagram: @batikkomar
Batik Komar – Indonesia – Innovative Batik Design
KaIND
KaIND – Heritage-Driven Designer – Indonesia
A Distinctive Indonesian Voice
KaIND brings a distinctive Indonesian perspective to the international fashion scene, presenting a creative vision rooted in identity, contemporary aesthetics and the extraordinary cultural diversity of Indonesia.
The brand reflects a new generation of Indonesian fashion that embraces its heritage while looking confidently toward the future.
Heritage Meets Contemporary Design
At the heart of KaIND is the development of Indonesian handwoven textiles made from natural fibres. Working with materials such as ramie, eri silk, pineapple fibre, and locally sourced cotton, KaIND explores how Indonesia’s textile heritage can evolve into a contemporary and relevant design language.
The textiles are developed through handweaving techniques, combining the character of natural fibres with modern structures, textures, and material experimentation.
These fabrics then become the foundation of KaIND’s fashion collections, where thoughtful silhouettes and understated details allow the material itself to take centre stage.
For KaIND, heritage is not simply a visual reference. It lives within the fibre, the weaving process, the craftsmanship, and the people behind each textile, reinterpreted for contemporary fashion and a wider global market.
Fashion as Identity
For KaIND, fashion goes beyond clothing. It becomes a means of communicating personality, culture and creative expression. Each design contributes to a visual narrative in which materials, textures, shapes and carefully considered details work together to create a strong and recognizable identity.
Indonesian Creativity on an International Stage
The participation of KaIND in World Fashion Exhibition 2026 in Times Square represents an opportunity to bring Indonesian creativity to one of the world's most recognizable international locations.
New York provides a unique setting in which different cultures, design philosophies and fashion traditions can meet and engage with a global audience.
Connecting Culture with the Future
KaIND is part of an increasingly international Indonesian fashion movement that demonstrates how cultural heritage can become a source of contemporary innovation.
Rather than simply looking to the past, the brand transforms cultural inspiration into a modern fashion language capable of communicating across borders.
A Celebration of Global Fashion
At World Fashion Exhibition 2026, KaIND joins designers, brands and fashion talents from different countries in a celebration of creativity, diversity and international collaboration.
Its presence highlights the important role of Indonesian fashion within the broader global fashion landscape and introduces audiences in New York to a distinctive creative perspective from Indonesia.
KaIND — Indonesia
Through its participation in World Fashion Exhibition 2026, KaIND presents a vision of Indonesian fashion that is contemporary, expressive and culturally connected. From Indonesia to Times Square, the brand becomes part of a global celebration where fashion serves as a bridge between cultures, ideas and creative identities.
KaIND — Indonesia
World Fashion Exhibition 2026
Times Square, New York
Instagram: kaind_id
KaIND-Indonesia
BigBoyLooksGood
BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD – Inclusive Menswear Creator – Indonesia
Denny Nugraha is the founder and creative director of BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD, an Indonesian fashion brand created to offer contemporary menswear in a wider range of sizes. The brand began in 2009 and later developed its specific focus on plus-size men's fashion, responding to a gap in the Indonesian market.
Fashion Without Size Boundaries
BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD has built its identity around the idea that style should not be restricted by body size. The brand offers contemporary shirts and menswear designed for different body types, with sizing extending up to 5XL. This inclusive approach has become one of the defining characteristics of Denny Nugraha's fashion vision.
Bold Prints and Indonesian Character
Prints, batik-inspired elements, embroidery and distinctive patterns are central to the brand's aesthetic. Its collections combine contemporary silhouettes with expressive details, creating menswear that is visually confident while maintaining a strong connection with Indonesian creativity and craftsmanship.
Creativity Inspired by Bali
In recent collections, Denny Nugraha and the BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD creative team have drawn inspiration from Bali, incorporating natural fibres, intricate embroidery and beadwork. Their work has also involved collaborations with local artisans, including Balinese women working in fabric dyeing, hand sewing and bead craftsmanship.
Sustainability and Community
For BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD, sustainability extends beyond the choice of materials. The brand has described its approach as involving social, economic, environmental and community dimensions, placing local craftsmanship and collaboration at the centre of its creative process.
From Indonesia to the International Stage
BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD has already presented its collections at major Indonesian fashion events, including Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week. Its participation in World Fashion Exhibition 2026 in Times Square, New York, brings Denny Nugraha's inclusive approach and Indonesian fashion perspective to an international audience.
A Contemporary Vision of Inclusive Fashion
Through BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD, Denny Nugraha has developed a fashion language centred on individuality, accessibility and contemporary design. His work demonstrates how Indonesian fashion can combine commercial creativity, inclusive sizing, craftsmanship and cultural inspiration within a modern international context.
Denny Nugraha
Founder & Creative Director – BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD
Indonesia
World Fashion Exhibition 2026
Times Square, New York
Instagram: @bigboylooksgood
BIGBOYLOOKSGOOD – Inclusive & Bold – Indonesia
World Fashion Exhibition Goodwill Ambassador Ibu Euis Saedah
Mrs. Euis Saedah: Championing Indonesia’s Creative Industries and Sustainable Development
The World Fashion Exhibition is honored to welcome Mrs. Euis Saedah as a Goodwill Ambassador, recognizing her lifelong dedication to advancing Indonesia’s creative industries, empowering small and medium-sized enterprises, and promoting sustainable economic development.
Throughout her distinguished career, Mrs. Euis Saedah has been one of Indonesia’s most respected public leaders, helping shape national policies that have strengthened the country’s industrial sector while creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, artisans, designers, and local communities.
She served as Director General of Small and Medium Industries (IKM) at Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, where she led initiatives that enhanced the competitiveness of Indonesian industries, supported innovation, encouraged entrepreneurship, and promoted the country’s rich manufacturing and creative sectors on both the national and international stage.
During her tenure, Mrs. Euis Saedah became a strong advocate for Indonesia’s fashion, textile, batik, handicraft, and creative industries. She consistently promoted the development of small and medium enterprises, recognizing that local artisans and entrepreneurs are essential to preserving Indonesia’s cultural heritage while driving sustainable economic growth.
Mrs. Euis Saedah: Championing Indonesia’s Creative Industries and Sustainable Development
Her leadership extended well beyond Indonesia. She represented the country at numerous international forums and cooperation programs, helping strengthen global partnerships in industrial development, technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Through her work, she has contributed to positioning Indonesia as an emerging leader in creativity, innovation, and sustainable industry.
Mrs. Euis Saedah has also been a passionate supporter of women’s empowerment, encouraging greater participation of women in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Her commitment to inclusive economic development has inspired countless entrepreneurs and community leaders throughout Indonesia.
As Goodwill Ambassador of the World Fashion Exhibition & World Fashion Week®, Mrs. Euis Saedah brings decades of experience in public service, industrial development, and international cooperation. Her vision aligns closely with the Exhibition’s mission to unite nations through fashion, sustainability, cultural preservation, and humanitarian collaboration.
The World Fashion Exhibition believes that fashion is far more than creativity—it is an engine for economic development, cultural diplomacy, education, and environmental responsibility. Mrs. Euis Saedah’s remarkable career embodies these values and reinforces the Exhibition’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships that create lasting global impact.
Her appointment as Goodwill Ambassador represents another important step in strengthening the collaboration between Indonesia and the World Fashion Exhibition, inspiring designers, entrepreneurs, institutions, and future generations to embrace innovation while preserving the rich traditions that define Indonesia’s cultural identity.
The World Fashion Exhibition proudly welcomes Mrs. Euis Saedah to its international family and looks forward to working together to promote sustainability, creativity, cultural exchange, and positive social impact around the world.
