‘Pintu’ opens a new runway between France and Indonesia
Through residencies and collaborations, designers are transforming cultural exchange into contemporary collections.
The runway between France and Indonesia has been expanded with the opening of "Pintu", a collection by designers Mickaël Nana and Beatrice Angelica. This collaboration emerged from the Pintu residency in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, initiated by JF3 Fashion Festival, Lakon Indonesia and the French Embassy in Indonesia via Institut Française d’Indonésie (IFI).
Nana, a graduate of fashion school Enamoma, and Angelica, a designer based in Indonesia, co-created the collection during their four-month residency. They worked closely with local weavers in Ungga village to incorporate handwoven Lombok textiles into their designs. The ensemble features a bold Garuda motif and black velvet panels, symbolizing the scattered islands of the Indonesian archipelago.
Nana expressed his gratitude for the meaningful experience, stating that he and Angelica acted as codesigners throughout the project, collaborating on various aspects including fabric selection, design execution, and photo shoot concepts. This event signifies the growing connectivity between France and Indonesia, facilitated through artistic partnerships and cultural exchanges.
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