Emerging Talents Milan proudly presented the newest edition ofMilan FashionWeekFall/Winter 2020/2021 with a Collective Runway Show on February 22 and Talents Trade Show on February 23 and 24, that gathers outstanding international brands, again in historical Palazzo Visconti di Modrone
A man known for his extraordinary creative talent, Hian Tjen is easily one of the most respected fashion designers in Indonesia. As one of the most sought-after designers, HianTjen has created a distinctive niche in the world of fashion with his innovative and uncompromising expression of creativity.Having established himself over the past 11 years in fashion, Hian Tjen is set to travelling to Milan for a re-staging of his “PERFCT10N” couture collection unveiled in Jakarta-plus exclusive new creations!
This collection pays homage to traditional Christian church fellowships, The Amish with unique interpretations. This collection pulls inspiration from a burning curiosity and fascination of the traditional Amish community that lives by their conventional and seemingly simple lives. Conceptualising the ideas and beliefs of the community, and having visited where The Amish are native to, Hian Tjen puts a modern twist to The Amish concept and makes use of detailed workmanship and a variety of fabric.
Combining embroidery, quilting, beadings, printing, lace, and many more, the collection also features some hand illustrations that were transformed into a certain type of fabric. Always exploring new things, this visionary of a designer plays with shapes, cuttings and uses different materials also he created his own fabrics with exquisite details.
Capturing the true essence of The Amish, Hian Tjen explored through different elements and lifestyle symbols like exotic animals, lush plantation, rich agriculture, and vegetation, for inspiration of this couture collection. The colour palette of the looks flirted with extravagant classic earthy tones that gives out that collectively feminine and elegant look yet somehow each with their own characteristic and level of intricacy. A decade of innovation and cementing his position as the top young designer in the country, Hian Tjen will showcase his iconic methods with new techniques and color composition in this fashion show.
This is an especially important collection for Hian Tjen as each piece required extreme detailed work with well executed techniques maki ng it extra personal for him. Pioneering the industry with moves that always surprise, this collection is sure to be an exemplary exhibit of Hian Tjen’s brilliant mind at work.
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