8 Portraits of the Works of Adrie Basuki X Evan Hartono at PIMFW 2024, Combining Ethnic and Playful Nuances

In this collection, Adrie Basuki presents 19 streetwear looks featuring dog-themed illustrations by Evan Hartono. Interestingly, these garments use a modular fashion concept, where each item can be worn in various different styles.

"Through this capsule collection, Evan Hartono and I want to prove that what is often considered a limitation is actually just a matter of perspective. Despite the challenges he faced, Evan succeeded in creating beautiful illustration works that showcase the sincerity of love between animal lovers and their pets. The playful and affectionate visuals enhance the youthful and dynamic character of the various streetwear models featured in the PURE (Unconditional Love) collection," explained Adrie Basuki.

In this PURE (Unconditional Love) capsule collection, Adrie Basuki creatively combines patchwork fabric with various traditional Indonesian textiles, especially lurik fabric made by weavers in Jepara, Central Java. This collection also features a unique carpet with illustrations by Evan Hartono, where the leftover pieces from the carpet are repurposed by Adrie into marble-patterned fabric as a commitment to circular fashion.

This cheerful fashion collection succeeded in captivating all the guests present, including Sutanto Hartono, the father of Evan Hartono, who also witnessed his son's work firsthand.

"I am very proud and appreciative, especially to Mr. Adrie Basuki who sincerely involved the neuro-diverse community. Because they have the ability to express their work in a specific way. In this case, it is visual art, which is beautifully collaborated with ethnic-themed designs," said Sutanto Hartono.

Sutanto Hartono then recounted that the creative process between Adrie Basuki and Evan Hartono went quickly. In less than two weeks, they were able to produce designs showcased at Plaza Indonesia Men's Fashion Week. This proves that children with special needs can also be productive in creating works.

Nevertheless, Sutanto Hartono and Adrie Basuki acknowledge the challenges during the creative process. As artists, Adrie and Evan have different ideals and perspectives.

"This collection can be said to be a meeting in the middle. So Evan is much, much younger than me, so I try to understand what he is like, then combine it with the DNA of the Adrie Basuki brand. So there are more discussions with Evan," said Adrie Basuki.