Indonesian Celebrities and Brands Flock to Paris for Paris Fashion Week, Gekrafs Speaks Out

Kapanlagi.com - In recent times, many celebrities and influencers have traveled to Paris. Several Indonesian brands have also flown there. This has caused controversy. Yes, netizens have accused them of merely riding on the coattails of Paris Fashion Week without being involved.

Gekrafs, as part of the responsible party for the celebrities and brands traveling to Paris, has finally spoken out. Ifan Seventeen, as the Chairman of Bakominfo Gekrafs, admitted that they were not involved in Paris Fashion Week.

"However, it is not the event from FHCM's Paris Fashion Week. That is why Gekraf's statement is 'Paris Fashion Show During (at) Paris Fashion Week'," he explained on Gekrafs' official Instagram account on Monday (7/3).

1. Emphasizing What's Missing

In addition, Ifan also mentioned there was a miscommunication. "However, in my opinion, maybe what caused the miss here, when those brands conveyed to the participating KOLs, maybe these things were not emphasized enough," he continued.

"So many activities are named Paris Fashion Week," Ifan emphasized.

2. Not Wrong

Gekrafs Speaks Out (Credit: instagram.com/gekrafs)

He then explained how calling the event Paris Fashion Week is not wrong.

"Is that wrong? The answer is no. Even when naming or referring to their activities there as Paris Fashion Week, it's actually fine," said Ifan.

3. Not Including the Logo

"The important thing is not to include the FHCM logo. And this is certainly a step forward to introduce the Indonesian fashion industry to the world fashion industry," he concluded.

(kpl/tdr)