Fashion Business will Grow in 2016, Association Says
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Dwi Iskandar, chairman of Bali Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), said that the fashion business in Indonesia is expected to grow by 20 to 30 percent in 2016.
“We believed that [2016] is better than last year. We also hope our members will use Balinese fabrics, such as the endek, tenun and songket so that the fabric can be recognized outside Bali,” said Dwi on Monday, January 18, 2016.
Dwi believed that Indonesian fashion products, especially from Bali, has the ability to compete with products fron other Southeast Asian countries. Dwi added that Indonesian fashion products has its own local cultural richness.
“Last year, we promote flashy colors. For this year, we will still be colorful, but with a more natural touch with monochrome colors,” Dwi said.
Dwi added that textile export from Bali will continue to attract customers. “Our products are mostly exported to Europe and Asia. Compared with other Southeast Asian countries, they can’t compete with Indonesia because business players in Indonesia focues on quality rather that quantity,” said Dwi.
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Q.What is the projected growth for the Indonesian fashion business in 2016?
What is the projected growth for the Indonesian fashion business in 2016?
The chairman of the Bali Indonesian Fashion Chamber, Dwi Iskandar, stated that the fashion business in Indonesia is expected to grow by 20 to 30 percent in 2016. He believes this year will be better than the previous one for the industry.
Q.What is the focus for Indonesian fashion products regarding colours this year?
What is the focus for Indonesian fashion products regarding colours this year?
This year, Indonesian fashion products will still incorporate colourful elements, but with a more natural touch and the inclusion of monochrome colours. This is a shift from last year's focus on flashy colours.
Q.Where are Bali's textile exports primarily sent?
Where are Bali's textile exports primarily sent?
Textile exports from Bali are mostly sent to Europe and Asia. Dwi Iskandar highlighted that Indonesian businesses prioritise quality over quantity, which helps them compete effectively in these markets.
Q.What cultural element does the Indonesian Fashion Chamber hope its members will incorporate?
What cultural element does the Indonesian Fashion Chamber hope its members will incorporate?
The Indonesian Fashion Chamber hopes its members will use traditional Balinese fabrics, such as endek, tenun, and songket. This initiative aims to help these local fabrics gain recognition beyond Bali.
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