TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bandung fashion designer Harry Ibrahim showcased his 2015 Hong Kong Fashion Week collections in an exhibition held by West Java Embroidery Foundation at the Trans Hotel.
Harry’s collections were quite simple, modern, and are inspired by H-Line shiluette and transparent style. Chiffon, tule and satin dominate eight of his Il Fiore collections.
According to Harry, the eight outfits are collections for fall and winter.
“I don’t put full embroidery since the outfits will be mass-produced. There is a buyer from Italy who ordered 500 pieces,” Harry explained.
He tags his collections between Rp1 million to Rp2 million.
“Couture designs are hardly eyed by international world, although we made them. That is why I dig out simple and ready-to-wear collections.”
Harry further explained that taste for fashion has now shifted from extravaganza to ready-to-wear. Party-goers are starting to leave the euphoria for luxury.
Talking about embroidery, Harry believes that it should be done both computerized and manual systems.
“Embroidery makers should stay making embroideries in their region, instead of moving to bigger cities for higher wages,” the designer said.
Harry said that he had to tackle the challenge to compete with other countries such as China where manpower are cheaper.
EVIETA FADJAR