Sebastian Gunawan Collection Exhibition at Paris Couture Week

More than 140 years old, Paris became the mecca of fashion, especially haute couture or haute couture collection. No wonder if the designers who want to go international, hoping for a chance to appear at the Paris Fashion Week. Or if not, can simply show off the work at the Mode City.

That dream is now a reality for one of the Indonesian designers. Indonesia's leading designer Sebastian Gunawan, have the opportunity showcase the collection at Paris Haute Couture Week on July 3, 2016.

Seba, the nickname of Sebastian, was invited to attend and showcase haute couture collection Autumn and Winter 2016, the result of collaboration with COUTURiSSIMO.(cheap formal dresses)

Couturier Extraordinaire Asian men's title this regard the occasion as a springboard in his career. "I am very proud to present this work in Paris in July. Haute Couture Week is a peak moment envisioned by many designers of haute couture, and I am honored to be given the opportunity perform the work in the city has become a center of haute couture," said Seba during a press conference in Casablanca room, Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (11/5).

Haute Couture Week is a world level haute couture show, held every two years. The exclusive performances only showcase the best designers who got the approval of the organization Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. In addition, the haute couture show was held only to 400 special invitees consisted of major media organizations, influencers in social media, lovers of haute couture and fashion world leaders.

At the event, will Seba will present a collection inspired 'Cloisonnism', post-impressionist style of painting which shows a strong impression, but not prominent, separated by dark contours, the term is stated by Edouard Dujardin in March 1888.

His work numbering 20 this collection, designed with a combination of a variety of colors with a feminine touch.

In addition, it will feature a collection designed specifically for COUTURiSSIMO, inspired by couture designs with the concept of ready-to-wear. The collection is the result of his work with Cristina Panarese, which combines various forms of feminine, masculine, and a combination of lace and vintage elements, coupled with oriental elements.

"The fashion collection filled with classic colors, such as black, white, gray, red, blue, pink, and gold, and a touch of haute couture with embroidery and applications," he said.

Founding President of the Asian Couture Federation, Dr Frank Cintamani expressed his pride against Seba, who is also a member of the Asian Couture Federation.

"I am very happy, because after displaying his works in Jakarta and throughout Asia, Sebastian will present haute couture collection and a collection especially at the Haute Couture Week in Paris," said Frank.(mother of the bride dresses)

Head of the Creative Economy, Triawan Munaf also participated appreciate the opportunity received Seba in making Indonesia more open fashion potential in the international arena. According to him, Indonesia is rich creative tradition, and admired the world cultural heritage is so diverse.

"It is also encouraging, the work of Sebastian Gunawan outstanding will be showcased to the wider community in Paris in the show Haute Couture Week," he explained.

In addition Triawan hope Seba participation at Paris Couture Week can be an example for other young designers.

"It's as inspiration so that our names could be accepted there, as well as young designers facilitate entry into the global arena," said Triawan.