INTERNATIONAL FEATURE: CELEBRATING INDONESIAN DESIGN

SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY
6:00PM - 8:00PM

INDEPENDENT RUNWAY

An exciting runway event set in the spectacular architectural backdrop of The Capitol, this special showcase brings two of Indonesia’s prominent designers to Australian audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to see creative designs that explore cultural expertise and contemporary South-East Asian fashion design. The runway show invites guests to reflect on the fashion from one of our closest neighbours, consider potential cultural and creative pathways, and experience the best of Indonesian fashion here in Melbourne/Naarm.

This event continues a partnership between RMIT and the Australian Embassy Indonesia, a collaboration that champions cross-cultural creative exchange and excellence.

Featuring designer and ANW Studio JEJE

Proudly presented as part of PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival's Independent Programme with support from RMIT University and the Australian Embassy Jakarta.

The Capitol, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Free event. Bookings required.

• EVENT INFO

  Opening ceremony:
  Tue 24 February / 7:00pm-10:00pm

  Exhibition:
  Wed 25 & Thu 26 February / 10:00am - 6:00pm
  Fri 27 February / 10:00am - 3:00pm
  
  S8S After Party:
  Fri 27 February / 9:00pm - 3:00am

• ACCESSIBILITY

  Accessible for wheelchair users
  Quiet space available on premises

• CONTACT

  Tassia Joannides
  tassia.joannides@rmit.edu.au

• ABOUT THE ORGANISER

  RMIT Fashion and Textiles Design and the Australian Embassy Jakarta are proud to continue a partnership that began in 2024, marking the 75th Anniversary of Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship. For MFF 2026 their collaboration aims to celebrate the creative excellence of two of Indonesia’s most prominent designers. The two institutions share a passion for the potentials of fashion and textiles to share stories and culture, and are committed to showcasing thoughtful and exciting fashion and textile design that celebrates culture and exchange. Led by Associate Dean Design, Dr Tassia Joannides, Associate Lecturer Kate Reynolds, and Lecturer Dr Emma Lynas.