JF3 2026 Unite Cultures Through Fashion

JAKARTA - A fashion collection is born from various inspirations, ranging from travel, culture, tradition, to personal experiences. Various things are then processed into clothing that is not only visually appealing, but also tells stories.

This can be seen in the JF3 Fashion Festival 2026 which brings together Indonesian and foreign designers with various creative approaches.

A number of collections show how fashion has become a space to bring cultures together, process traditions, and translate experiences into modern forms.

One of them is the GARUDA collection by Indonesian designer Beatrice Angelica, founder of NOEN, together with French designer Mickael "Marlon" Nana, founder of MARLON NANA.

Part of the PINTU Residency Program, this collection brings together the heritage of Indonesian textiles with Western tailoring techniques, inspired by Indonesian archival photos from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

Traditional draping techniques, draped silhouettes, and handmade textiles are processed contemporarily through 10 looks. This collection also involves female artisans in Lombok to develop three exclusive hand-woven textiles using songket and weaving techniques.

The exploration of the relationship between Indonesia and France continues through AU LARGE, a collaboration between French designer Lisa Rayar and Indonesian fashion designer Gabriel Marcella. Developed through the PINTU Incubator, this collection is inspired by the relationship between the two countries and the sea.

AU LARGE, which means "off the coast" in French, brings together French maritime traditions with the life of the coastal communities of North Java. Gabriel's research on the Sea Charity tradition became one of the sources of inspiration.

This collection of 12 looks combines French maritime workwear with hand-made batik, denim, cotton, knitting, striped fabric, to woven nets.

"The sea is often seen as a boundary. Through AU LARGE, we want to show that the sea can also be a meeting place, where the same craft skills, traditions, and gestures connect people across cultures." said Lisa Rayar and Gabriel Marcella at Summarecon Mall Kelapa Gading, Jakarta on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Cultural meetings are also seen in the collaboration between TAREET and DENIMITUP which raises the relationship between Indonesia and Senegal. Elements of clothing from both cultures are processed into contemporary hybrid fashion. The inspiration of the horse is one of the meeting points, from the term "Fas" in the Wolof language to delman as a traditional Indonesian vehicle.

Meanwhile, Paris-based designer Rohan Mirza takes the audience to the world of internet culture and digital reality through the Stonehaven collection. This collection explores the emotional relationship of humans in the digital age, internet myths, childhood memories, family relationships, to communities formed in both the real and virtual worlds. This collection also combines personal narratives, technical expertise, and 3D printing technology.

Personal experience stories are back through the Louiseguard collection by French designer Louise Marcaud. Inspired by her visit to Indonesia at JF3 the previous year, Louise explored the Jakarta textile market and collected batik, batik, and various everyday objects.

His experience watching the Ramayana Dance also influenced the collection through the richness of costumes and theatrical atmosphere. The reference was then combined with the world of swimming pools and lifeguards, presenting an imaginary summer story through striped tailoring, vintage swimsuit-style knitting, bikinis, bermuda shorts, capri pants, and light dresses.

Meanwhile, the 30%70 label founded by French-Chinese designer Fengyuan DAI in Paris raises the idea of balance through genderless fashion. The concept brings together different things, such as East and West, tradition and modernity, and craftsmanship and innovation.

The various collections at the JF3 Fashion Festival 2026 show how fashion can be a medium to translate experiences, identities, and cultures. Inspiration comes from textile heritage, coastal community life, intercultural relations, trips to Indonesia, to digital reality.

Through a different approach, the designers show that tradition and modernity can go hand in hand to produce works that still have a story and identity.

JF3 Fashion Festival is an initiative of Summarecon which is supported by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, the Ministry of Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, and the Directorate General of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Law of the Republic of Indonesia, and is also supported by BRImo.