Biyan

Biyan Wanaatmadja is one of Indonesia’s most prominent designer. His gowns and dresses are aften worn by Indonesian socialites and his extraordinary career in fashion has put Indonesia on the international map of high fashion.

Biyan is known for his exquisite pieces that draws on the rich heritage of Indonesian design with modern cuts and silhouette that is always elegant and sophisticated. Bijan has been dubbed the Dries Van Norten of Asia.  His collection boasts signature pieces made from a treasure trove of materials like semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, vintage pearls, flea-market glass beads and coloured stones.
Bijan studied fashion at the  prestigious fashion schools Muller & Sohn Privatmodeschule in Duesseldolf Germany and The London College of Fashion in England. Today his designs are sold at upscale boutiques in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Osaka and Taipei.  In Hong Kong recently to launch his capsule collection, available for the first time in Hong Kong at Lane Crawford ifc mall, here’s a little Q&A with the designer.