Citayam Fashion Week is not a real fashion week, but the hype is real


By AGENCY

Fashionistas turning one of Jakarta's main commuter hubs into a makeshift runway have divided opinions. Photo: AFP

A pedestrian crossing turned viral runway has become a site for Jakarta's young fashionistas to express themselves, while attracting the disapproval of police in the traffic-clogged Indonesian capital.

The informal downtown gathering has drawn sartorial adventurists from across the suburbs of the metropolis, including from Citayam, leading it to be dubbed "Citayam Fashion Week". And with their poses and struts all being shared on TikTok and Instagram, some Citayam pioneers have found instant fame, earning modelling jobs, endorsements and an army of adoring fans.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Style

'Very emotional': Calvin Klein (both designer and brand) returns to the runway
How David Lynch influenced designers, as seen in the New York Fashion Week shows
Kendrick Lamar wore bell-bottoms at the Super Bowl – will it now become a trend?
Fashion's spotlight is now on guys, and these male stars are shining bright
Casual, cool, chic or avant-garde? The new fashion season checks all the boxes
'Incredibly moving': More brides are upcycling their mothers’ wedding dresses
In fashion, there is an appetite for utilitarian, basic and humble clothes
Can Calvin Klein's first female creative director bring 'sexitude' to the label?
How the children of celebrities are taking over the fashion world
Chappell Roan's style is a carefully constructed persona fuelled by microtrends

Others Also Read