JAKARTA - In the midst of fashion trends that continue to move quickly and change every season, there is one thing that remains the foundation of a quality work, namely the process.
Starting from designing the design, choosing the material, to the touch of the hands of the craftsmen, each stage has a story that cannot be accelerated. This value is raised in the latest collection of LAKON Indonesia entitled HARSA which is the closing of the JF3 Fashion Festival 2026.
Taken from the Sanskrit language which means happiness, HARSA is not just a collection of fashion, but a reflection of enjoying the journey, appreciating every process, and being grateful for the results born from dedication and hard work.
This collection is a continuation of the creative journey that previously started through Urub and Pasar Malam. If Urub represents the spirit that continues to burn, while Pasar Malam describes the dynamics of life and human encounters, HARSA comes as an invitation to find happiness in every step of the creative journey.
Through this collection, LAKON Indonesia also reminds that behind every fashion there is time, skill, and perseverance given by the craftsmen. Starting from batik, bordir, tailors, to all parties involved in the production process become an important part that forms the character of each work.
This approach feels relevant to today's lifestyle which is starting to appreciate quality products, made with care, and also has a story behind the making process.
Under the direction of Creative Director Irsan, HARSA is the ninth collection he has presented with LAKON Indonesia. This time, he presents a different character than the previous collection with a softer, lighter, and elegant silhouette.
The exploration of design moves from everyday fashion to daily wear deluxe offering a modern look but still comfortable to wear.
The beauty of Indonesian hand-made batik and embroidery is processed into a more contemporary approach through the game of proportions, construction, and material choices such as poplin cotton, voile cotton, duchess satin, to organza.
The result is a collection that blends elegance with function, so it remains relevant for various activities.
According to Thresia Mareta, Founder of LAKON Indonesia, the journey of building a work is not only measured by the final result, but also by every process that is passed together.
"For eight years of building LAKON Indonesia, I learned that happiness does not only come when a work is completed. Happiness is actually present in every process we go through - when discussing, experimenting, solving various challenges, to seeing the results that continue to grow. The journey that brought us to this day," said Thresia from JF3's official statement.
HARSA was born out of gratitude for the journey. In the midst of a world that is moving faster and faster, this collection reminds us that there are things that should not be accelerated. A hand-made work takes time, patience, precision, and heart.
"Through HARSA, we want to celebrate the process. Celebrating something that is lived with all one's heart because one understands the purpose. And when everything is in process, happiness finds its way. Hopefully, this happiness can also be felt by everyone who wears our work," said Thresia Mareta.
The presentation of HARSA is also getting more interesting with the presence of Euneun, a South Korean bag brand known for its elegant and functional designs. The Euneun bag collection complements the appearance of the models on the runway, showing a harmonious blend of Indonesian and South Korean works that both emphasize quality, craftsmanship, and character design.
The founder of Euneun and South Korean actress, Hahm Eun-jung, was also present in Jakarta to attend the press conference and witness the presentation of HARSA.
The presence is a symbol of the increasing openness of the collaboration and appreciation space between the Indonesian fashion industry and South Korea.
More than just showcasing the latest collection, HARSA is a glimpse of the future of Indonesian fashion built through a respect for craftsmanship, cross-cultural collaboration, and the courage to continue to grow without abandoning identity.
HARSA is not only the closing of the JF3 Fashion Festival 2026. This collection is also a reminder that a valuable work is born from a long process, sincere collaboration, and the dedication of people who work behind every piece of clothing.
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