The "Red And White" Kebaya Selvi Ananda And Iriana Symbolize Indonesian Love

Indonesia's 7th First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo with Wury Estu Handayani, and the wife of the 8th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Selvi Ananda during the inauguration of the President and Vice President 2024-2029 at the Nusantara Building Building, Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Sunday (20/10/2024).

JAKARTA - In addition to the traditional clothing typical of Betawi Ujung Serong used by President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka in the Inauguration of the President and Vice President 2024-2029, the clothes from the 7th First Lady of Indonesia Iriana Joko Widodo and the wife of Vice President Gibran Selvi Anada also stole the attention.

Mode Observer from Indonesia Fashion Chamber (IFC) Lisa Fitria interprets the kebaya used by her in-laws and in-laws as a symbol of her love for the country, considering that the two of them match to display the color of the Indonesian Flag, namely the Red and White through their choice of clothing.

"The red and white color used by Mbak Selvi and Mrs. Iriana symbolizes the love for Indonesia, yes, because the red and white color is the color of our flag," Lisa told ANTARA, Sunday.

Lisa said that if you dissect each choice of style, then actually the choice of kebaya as the dress used by Selvi Ananda and Iriana Joko Widodo wants to emphasize the position of kebaya as a typical clothing for Indonesian women in various events including state events.

For Selvi Ananda, according to Lisa, the red kebaya she chose has been modified into a modern kebaya. Although it has been adjusted to contemporary touches to match the times, the spirit of its clothing still shows a kebaya silhouette.

Meanwhile, for the choice of the white kebaya Iriana Joko Widodo, Lisa said the kebaya was included in the Javanese traditional kebaya group.

At first glance, the kebaya looks simple but there are still details of the cultural beauty of the cloth pattern worn by the 7th Indonesian State Lady.

"It's possible to represent that it's a characteristic of Indonesians, don't forget the traditional and cultural clothes," said Lisa.

On the occasion of taking the oath of office of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as President and Vice President 2024-2029 the leader pair wore Betawi traditional clothes for state events, namely Ujung Selong traditional clothes.

The choice of clothing is interesting considering that this is the first time in history the use of traditional clothing has been carried out in the process of taking the oath of the President and Vice President.

Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka took the oath of office as President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term of service at the MPR RI Plenary Session at the Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Sunday.

A total of 732 members of the MPR RI witnessed the procession of taking the oath of office. The MPR RI Plenary Session was also attended by national figures, leaders of political parties, and representatives of friendly countries.