New York Fashion Week (NYFW) First Stage Indonesian Diversity in cooperation with Indonesia Fashion Gallery proudly presents five luxury ready-to-wear designers, and one accessory designer from Indonesia: Barli Asmara, Catherine Njoo, Dian Pelangi, Doris Dorothea, Melia Wijaya, and Vivi Zubedi.

Barli Asmara highlights the beauty and richness of Indonesia through the exquisite detail of his designs. Catherine Njoo specializes in Batik and will bring her Batik Bali collection to the runway.

Dian Pelangi is known for her Batik prints, native to Indonesia, concepted with an eye toward urban style worn with hijab. Timeless elegance is hallmark of Doris Dorothea bags, hand crafted by Megatama Group from exotic skin and luxurious materials.

Melia Wijaya with her contemporary fashion utilizes embroidery, and rooster and peacock forms in her collection. Vivi Zubedi’s signature is her Abaya style, transforming her beliefs and understanding for whom she lives and to whom she returns into every garment.

source : nyfwfirstsage.com www.nbcnews.com