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Laudya Cynthia Bella is wearing L by LCB ' s latest collection , Melisa Dress Rose Quartz and Speir Rose Quartz hijab .
RiaMiranda ' s Mantari Dress is one of the best selling items on its website .
ucts from scarves to clothing line , Benang Jarum and Benang Jarum couture . Buttonscarves ’ s best selling scarf is the Nada Square , a special edition for the brand ’ s collaboration with Indah Nada Puspita . The square scarf design is adorned with some lovely elements such as flowers and musical symbols that portray the meaning of the name Nada . It comes in 12 extraordinary colour selections .
L by Laudya Cynthia Bella
L by Laudya Cynthia Bella ( LCB ) is a brand by a famous Indonesian actor , Laudya Cynthia Bella . It is a brand of scarves for women with their sense of style who want to show their elegance . Bella and her fashion and graphic design team designed L by BCL scarves .
With unique patterns and its signature design of washed-like art painting , L by LCB scarves expresses unique characteristics of women with remarkable style . Created in 2017 , Bella said the idea for the brand started during her wedding preparation . She made the brand with ‘ Love ’, hence the name ‘ L ’.
The brand recently introduced its Spéir Series , which was inspired by the beauty of the sky , crystal and its elements . One of the scarves in the series is Spéir Rose Quartz , available in nine colours and matches with the brand ’ s Melisa Dress Rose Quartz .
RiaMiranda
Established in Jakarta in 2009 , RiaMiranda is a modest fashion brand known for its soft and feminine touch . The founder , Indria Miranda , graduated from ESMOD Fashion School Jakarta in 2008 and launched the label one year after working as a professional fashion stylist . Her deep insights about the values of life are described in every RiaMiranda ’ s collection .
The brand has also received numerous personal and brand recognitions from reputable boards , including Femina Inacraft Choice Award 2012 and Influence Asia 2017 .
In an interview , Indria said she realised being a Muslimah fashion designer comes with a responsibility to fulfil the needs of Muslim women to wear Shariah-compliant attire . Therefore , she did not consider any other modest fashion brands as a competition .
One of RiaMiranda ’ s latest collections , Mantari Dress , which had already sold out on the website , is made from Satin Armani . It combines two motifs in an A-line silhouette with pleats on one side of the dress and a hook at the back . The design of the Mantari Dress helps show the modest and elegant sides of its wearers .

Indonesia to become the Mecca of Islamic fashion in 2024

ASIA PACIFIC Rayon ( APR ), one of the largest viscose-rayon producers in Asia , recently held a curtain-raiser for the upcoming Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week ( JMFW ).
A panel discussion was held on the fashion school ’ s role in leveraging Indonesia ’ s sustainable modest fashion . APR also inked a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) with seven fashion design schools to move Indonesia ’ s fashion scene forward during the event .
The MoU encompasses partnership in access to the sustainable viscose rayon , research on modest , sustainable fashion , and working together to mentor local fashion micro , small and medium enterprises ( MSMEs ).
According to Indonesia Vice President Ma ’ ruf Amin , Indonesia has set its target to become the Mecca of Islamic fashion in 2024 . It was stated that fashion schools and JMFW were selected to serve as the building blocks of Indonesia ’ s goal to become the global trendsetter for modest fashion in 2024 .
Ma ’ ruf then highlighted the essential role of academia in establishing a sustainable fashion . He said academia was responsible for conducting quality research and creating pieces that suit the global market ’ s preference while paying attention to sustainability .
“ Works created by the academia must get absorbed by the industry ,” he said as quoted by Jakarta Globe .
APR Director Basrie Kamba reiterated the company ’ s commitment to turning Indonesia into the world ’ s modest fashion hub .
“ We actively encourage collaboration between fashion and textile stakeholders to support Indonesia ’ s modest fashion , primarily by optimising the use of viscose rayon products while also promoting awareness for sustainable fashion ,” Basrie said .