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<h2>MILLENIALISM IN FASHION. After four days, 13 brands and over 6,500 attendees, DA MAN recounts the highlights of Plaza Indonesia Men’s Fashion Week 2016</h2>
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A contemporary look from <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Populo+Batik" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Populo Batik</a>
Themed “The Millennials,” the Plaza Indonesia Men’s Fashion Week (<a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=PIMFW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PIMFW</a>) 2016 show presented the free-spirited nature of young men through the collections of 13 brands. The event—which marks PIMFW’s seventh year—lasted from September 21 to 24 and attracted a vast audience including plenty of celebrities and notable fashion enthusiasts to The Warehouse, at the fifth level of <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Plaza+Indonesia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Plaza Indonesia</a>. As an official media partner of the event, DA MAN recounts the highlights of the first two days right from the front row of PIMFW 2016’s runways.
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<a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Alex+Abbad+" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alex Abbad </a>on Rama Dauhan&#8217;s runway
Day One
Opening the first day of PIMFW 2016 was young designer <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Rama+Dauhan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rama Dauhan</a> with his eccentric collection called, quite aptly, Eccentrica. The show marked his first ever collection for men and was meant to portray the naivety and excitement of a circus mixed together with summery styles. Furthermore, the collection was dedicated to open-minded men who champion freedom of expression. Material-wise, Dauhan emphasized the use of cotton, linen and canvas in blue, brown and white. On top of these backgrounds, he then added small stripes, illustrated patches and prints by Indonesian artist Ruth Marbun, which served an artistic nuance to the overall collection.
The next show was by <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Alleira+Batik" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alleira Batik</a>, which showed the audience how to vacation in style with their modern take on batik. Themed The Voyage, the show featured models clad in bomber jackets, wide-sleeved shirts, pajama shirts, pleated pants, kimonos and long coats—all made of silk, cotton and cotton drill. Classic batik motifs like kawung and parang were also featured, intertwined with the brand’s more contemporary designs made using the batik cap (hand-stamping) technique and presented in bright colors such as peach, yellow, green and violet.
Concluding the first day was <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Feby+Haniv+Pour+Homme" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Feby Haniv Pour Homme</a>, a proud work of the namesake designer who was inspired by a collection of short stories by famed poet Edgar Allan Poe titled “Tales of the Macabre.” The fashion collection included tailored shirts, blazers, suits and pants. In terms of fabrics, jacquard, satin and damask were heavily featured along with lace and faux leather. Dark but bold colors, mainly black and red, further reinforced the theme of the show as they carried hints of romanticism and thriller elements. “I want my collection for this season to be more fun and daring without leaving the elegant concept of a suit,” expressed Haniv.
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The opening of <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Antony+Morato" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Antony Morato</a>&#8216;s fashion show
Day Two
Batik once again took center stage on the second day of PIMFW 2016. Local brand <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Populo+Batik" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Populo Batik</a> showcased a collection of men’s clothing titled “Reversed,” featuring Javanese batik in gray and black. The contrast between 3D embellishments such as embossing and debossing against structured weaves and flats became a focal point of the collection. This modern sensibility was further emphasized through the use of lightweight materials, creating a look that is both sporty and classic, while giving traditional batik a much-needed contemporary boost.
Besides local designers and local fabrics, there was a strong international presence as well. <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Rococo+The+Men%E2%80%99s+Store" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rococo The Men’s Store</a>, for instance, took the second slot of the second day to present their ready-to-wear collection for men from a selection of brands, including <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Rag+%26+Bone" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rag &amp; Bone</a>, Theory, <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Belstaff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Belstaff</a>, <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=John+Varvatos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Varvatos</a>, Vince, Stone Rose, Joe’s Jeans and Gilded Age. Entitled “Urban District,” the show opened with a quick parkour performance that managed to set the tone for the show that was about to come: A wide variety of modern street-style ensembles in warm colors, meant to be worn at any time of day, for just about any occasion.
The last show of the night was Antony Morato, which brought some real star power to the runway. A lineup of celebrities including <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Deva+Mahenra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deva Mahenra</a>, Derby Romero and Samuel Zylgwyn presented a collection titled “Born Free.” The show, which was inspired by rockers from the ’70s, was divided into three parts. The first highlighted sporty looks dominated by modern architectural patterns and geometric detailing. For the second part, models were styled in casual looks dominated by denim-based ensembles. Finally, the last part presented Antony Morato’s take on what a rock star would wear onstage: Simple getups punctuated by black leather jackets. 
Also worth noting on the second day of PIMFW 2016 was another fashion event that also took place within Plaza Indonesia. Parisian couturier <a href="http://daman.co.id/?s=Lanvin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lanvin</a> joined in the festivities by presenting their fall/winter ’16 collection at the brand’s store.
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Deva Mahenra walking for Antony Morato
In Closing
The first two days of PIMFW 2016 were full of new patterns, motifs and cuts. Among all of those, batik certainly stood out. If anything, those two days offered a glimpse of how batik will evolve as it strives to stay for the long run. Contrasting themes were also big this time around. Take, for example, Feby Haniv’s show which brought romanticism to formal wear. The whole concept, in turn, contrasts heavily with the urban streetwear offerings from Antony Morato, Rama Dauhan and Rococo The Men’s Store. In the end, the entire PIMFW 2016 experience could simply be summed up in three evocative words: Vibrant, dynamic and youthful.
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A Special Report on Plaza Indonesia Men’s Fashion Week 2016

alex abbad,

Antony Morato,

Belstaff,

daman,

derby romero,

deva mahenra,

Fabiv Hanif pour Homme,

John Varvatos,

PIMFW 2016,

Plaza Indonesia,

Plaza Indonesia's Men's Fashion Week,

populo batik,

Rama Dauhan,

Rococo the Men's Store,

samuel zylgwyn,

The Warehouse