IN2MOTIONFEST 2025, officially opened by the Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo, carried the theme "One Vision, One Movement: Advancing Indonesia Modest Fashion Through Synergy & Collaboration", emphasizing collective action, cross-sector collaboration, and synergy among industry players to enable Indonesia's modest fashion to dominate the domestic market and compete globally.

This annual event serves as a driving platform for Indonesia's modest fashion ecosystem by enhancing product capacity and quality, promoting brands, and expanding into global markets.

IN2MOTIONFEST remains committed to optimizing the use of Indonesia's rich cultural diversity and wastra (traditional textiles) in sustainable modest fashion products. This approach aligns with the implementation of a green economy within the Indonesian modest fashion industry, positioning it as a strong player in the global market.

A wide variety of wastra from across Indonesia—including batik, songket, ikat weaving, ATBM (non-machine weaving), lurik, tapis, sasirangan, jumputan (tie-dye), embroidery, knits, and eco-print—were showcased in diverse modest fashion styles. These pieces were designed by members of IKRA (Indonesia Sharia Creative Industry), fashion brands, MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises), and fashion school students, and were among the highlights of IN2MOTIONFEST 2025.

IN2MOTIONFEST 2025 featured an international-standard fashion show and trade exhibition, presenting 1,785 modest fashion collections from 214 designers and brands, both local and international, along with 100 wastra artisans participating in the Wastra Business Matching program. This year, IN2MOTIONFEST collaborated with 11 international designers from Thailand, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Malaysia, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Australia, and Dubai.

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Organized by Bank of Indonesia, the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), IN2MF 2024 was one of the highlights of Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF), 2024. The festival aimed to integrate Indonesia's modest fashion ecosystem and promote a sustainable, resilient sharia economy.

Carrying the theme "Elevating Sustainable Modest Fashion to The Global Stage", IN2MF 2024 emphasized sustainability, innovation, and inspired by the use of traditional Indonesian textiles. The event showcased batik, songket, ikat, ATBM weaving, and eco-friendly materials celebrating Indonesia's rich cultural heritage. In addition to 208 Indonesian designers, the festival also featured 10 international designers from Malaysia, South Africa, Australia, India, Italy, Russia, Turkey, Spain, the UAE, and Jordan, underscoring the global appeal of modest fashion.

A major highlight of the event was the Business Matching Traditional Textiles program, which connected designers with artisans, fostering collaboration and creating new business opportunities. Additionally, a series of seminars and Focus Discussion Groups (FGDs) explored important themes in modest fashion, including innovation, sustainability, trend forecasting, and the challenges in modest fashion business.  These initiatives were designed to further strengthen the industry and promote growth through meet, knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

In terms of business impact, IN2MF 2024 proved successful, with total commitments, sales, and financing reaching 72.9 billion Rupiah. This includes business matching and collaborations with key partners. When factoring in global initiatives in markets such as Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, and Paris leading up to the festival, the total value generated reached to 258.7 billion Rupiah.

This year's, 2024 IN2MF not only highlighted Indonesia's leadership in sustainable modest fashion but also celebrated the dynamic intersection of tradition, innovation, and business; the World Record achievement further cements Indonesia's position as a global hub for the modest fashion industry.

About IN2MF
The Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MF) is an annual event dedicated to promoting modest fashion globally, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and traditional textiles. The festival brings together designers, artisans, and industry leaders to foster growth within the modest fashion sector.

The presence of IN2MF in Kuala Lumpur is part of the third edition of IN2MF, culminating in Jakarta from October 30 to November 4, 2024. IN2MF in Kuala Lumpur is also part of the series of Indonesia Festival activities in Malaysia, synergizing with the Embassy of Indonesia in Malaysia to promote Indonesian products.

On this occasion, Imam Hartono, Head of the Islamic Economics and Finance Department of Bank Indonesia, emphasized that IN2MF will showcase the excellence and diversity of Indonesian Modest Fashion, including the latest developments in the Modest Fashion industry and Halal lifestyle in Indonesia, to the global market, particularly in Southeast Asia. IN2MF in Kuala Lumpur will present the beauty of Indonesian textiles in innovative, stylish, and sustainable Modest Fashion designs. By integrating Indonesian textiles and culture into fashion, IN2MF in Kuala Lumpur is anticipated to offer a unique experience for the global fashion industry.

"I take great pride in being a part of this IN2MF Kuala Lumpur 2024 that showcases the high talents and the exquisite design aspects of the outstanding designers of IKRA. True to our nation's motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, which means 'Unity in Diversity', Indonesia is a nation of one united people made up of the various vibrant colors of cultural diversity. Now in that spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, it is my pleasure and hope that this IN2MF becomes a continuous annual effort to bring Modest Fashion that reflects Unity in Diversity to Malaysia, Asia and the rest of the world. May global unity be the legacy of our generation," said Hermono, Indonesian ambassador in Malaysia.

This exclusive event serves as a platform to promote the creative excellence of outstanding works by members of the Indonesian Sharia Creative Industry (IKRA) in the fashion sector, curated by Bank Indonesia. Through a combination of traditional textiles from various regions across Indonesia, these visionary designers aim to propel Indonesian Modest Fashion onto the global stage, leveraging the allure and beauty of traditional textiles to captivate the international market. More than just an exhibition, this event also serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the creativity and innovation in Indonesian Modest Fashion, aiming to secure a strategic position in the Asian and global markets. Leading designers participating in this event include Dewi Sambi by Uthi Mintiarto using Batik Banten with weaving from Badui Tribe, Haluan Bali using Endek from Bali, Hilman Samudera using Tenun Minang from West Sumatra, Kasuari Batik using Batik from Papua, Batik Jambi Berkah x Rifda Rusli by Rifdatul Khoiro, Riki Damanik using Ulos Bintang Maratur from North Sumatra, and guest designer Kalima from Malaysia.

This particular event aims to foster strong synergy between the Modest Fashion industries of Indonesia and Malaysia, fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation that will catalyze Indonesian exports to Southeast Asia, with a special emphasis on the Malaysian market.

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The whole ISEF 2022, that includes the IN2MOTIONFEST, was attended by 950 business actors, leading to economic transactions of IDR 27.6 trillion in support of Indonesian economic and creative activities. The IN2MOTIONFEST itself, welcomed more than 5,000 national and international attendees with more than 1,200 looks from 163 designers displayed.

"The development of the modest fashion industry and the IN2MOTIONFEST are the results of working together," said Ita Rulina, Director of the Department of Economics and Sharia Finance of BI. "The successes of this event have gone beyond our expectations, generating economic benefits to those who contribute to the ever-growing Indonesian fashion industry, especially at an international level."

SMEs are the key to Indonesia's economic growth

Indonesia is going through unprecedented times with digital technology bringing increased opportunities. According to the Ministry of Investment of the Republic of Indonesia, there are over 62 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. Of these, 98.75% (61.5 million) are micro-enterprises. Developing these small businesses into bigger ones will be essential to Indonesia's future development.

As Indonesia's middle class grows, the demand for high-quality fabrics and apparel is also rising. It is expected to grow at a compound aggregate growth rate (CAGR) of 4.23%, reaching US$10.53bn by 2025. The global apparel market, particularly the modest wear fashion industry, hit US$3Tn in 2021 and continues expanding at 5% CAGR.

"We hope to elevate IN2MOTIONFEST from the biggest modest fashion event in Asia in 2022 to the biggest in the world by 2024. By next year, we plan to invite young modest fashion designers from other countries to promote modest fashion across the globe," said Fixy, Assistant Deputy for Partnership and Market Expansion of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs of the Republic of Indonesia.

The IN2MOTIONFEST is a sustainable collaborative activity with a common goal of developing the national sharia economy and finance, making Indonesia as the center of the world's halal industry and modest fashion. The Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, BI, IFC, and ISEF, commit to continuously support the industry and look forward to welcoming creative industry players to next year's IN2MOTIONFEST. 

About ISEF

ISEF is the largest annual event in Indonesia for the Islamic economy and a part of the global Sharia Economic Forum. The organisation combines ideas into applicable initiatives to support the Islamic economy, focusing on developing the sharia economy while maintaining harmony with Indonesian values. For more information, visit  IN2MOTIONFEST's Instagram, Youtube, and ISEF's Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Bank Indonesia (BI), the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs of the Republic of Indonesia, and the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), as part of the Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF), officially announced the inaugural of IN2MOTIONFEST 2022 which will run until 9th October 2022 in Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia.

A World of Wastra

The five-day festival of modest fashion began with a display of colours from Ready-to-Wear Deluxe, Street Wear, Syari Evening Wear, Cocktail Wear, and Office Wear. The ISEF opening ceremony followed by the inauguration of IN2MOTIONFEST 2022 on 6th October 2022 was attended by Governor of Bank Indonesia Perry Warjiyo, and Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs of the Republic of Indonesia Teten Masduki.

"Indonesia's inaugural global modest fashion festival has been a huge success. It is expected to become the biggest international modest fashion festival. This can be done through strengthening the branding of Indonesia's modest fashion, increasing capacity and network between domestic and global business actors. We'll continue to nurture Indonesia's cultural heritage and share it with the world," said Warjiyo.

Attendees can witness a total of 1,256 looks of wastra Nusantara from various designers such as Dian Pelangi, Itang Yunasz, Khanaan, Laudya Chintya Bella, Syahrir Nurdin from Malaysia, Yod Koko from Thailand, A3 from France X Emmy Thee, etc. 

The word wastra derives from Sanskrit and means "hand-crafted textile". Wastra is full of cultural and historical meanings and is appreciated worldwide for its beauty. Most are made by skilled artisans who have perfected their trade through the generations by adapting ancient skills.

"Wastra from Sabang to Merauke, such as Songket, Ikat, Lurik and Batik, have been the highlights of this year's festival. It is amazing to share our cultural heritage with the world and see the same joy we feel when seeing these amazing fabrics," said Ali Charisma, National Chairman of the IFC.

"By involving hundreds of designers with the use of 14 types of wastra, we hope that in the future more stakeholders will be involved in the effort to make Indonesia a trendsetter in the world's modest fashion industry," added Masduki.

According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Indonesia is the world's 13th exporter of Muslim clothing in 2021 with the value amounting to USD 4.68 billion, up by 12.49 percent compared to 2020.

About ISEF

ISEF is the largest annual event in Indonesia for the Islamic economy and a part of the global Sharia Economic Forum. The organisation combines ideas into applicable initiatives to support the Islamic economy focusing on developing the sharia economy while maintaining harmony with Indonesian values. For more information visit IN2MOTIONFEST's Instagram and Youtube, and ISEF's Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2019, Bank Indonesia (BI) has been synergizing with the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC) in modest fashion activities at Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF). Aiming to make Indonesia as the center of the world's sharia economy, the ISEF fashion sector will be presented with a new name, Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MOTIONFEST). Also collaborating with the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs of the Republic of Indonesia, BI is bringing the best of the Indonesian Muslim fashion industry to the world.

2022 Theme: "Local Products, Global Look"

IN2MOTIONFEST welcomes more than 160 local and international designers, brands, academies, and buyers to celebrate the unique designs, locally sourced materials and trending looks in the multi-billion-dollar modest fashion industry.

Ita Rulina, Director of the Department of Economics and Sharia Finance of BI, said, "The Indonesian modest fashion industry is growing rapidly. Through a global collaboration, we want to contribute to support the national economic recovery, especially in the modest fashion sector."

According to the Global Islamic Economic Report 2021, the world's Muslim fashion products consumption reached USD 277 billion in 2019 and is predicted to grow over USD 311 billion in 2024. As a nation with over 231 million Muslims, Indonesia is well placed to become the center for Islamic fashion.

"As a country with the biggest Muslim population in the world, we want to be the trendsetter," said Fixy, Assistant Deputy for Partnership and Market Expansion of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs of the Republic of Indonesia. "We hope that Indonesian designers can compete in the global market and the echo of IN2MOTIONFEST can be heard throughout the globe."

Guests will see what Indonesia offers to the world, with handcrafted fashion products sourced from well-known designers across the archipelago including IKRA Indonesia – the platform that brings together the sharia business actors in halal fashion – also designers from France, Malaysia, and Thailand.

"IN2MOTIONFEST will optimize local resources to drive the local economy such as local textiles, in line with the principles of sustainable fashion and halal lifestyle," explained Ali Charisma, National Chairman of the IFC.

IN2MOTIONFEST includes community gatherings, workshops, competitions, and curations. The main event consists of fashion shows, talk shows, business matching, and diaspora forums. It is the biggest international modest fashion event that promotes Indonesia's local products, global look.

About ISEF

ISEF is the largest annual event in Indonesia for the Islamic economy and a part of the global Sharia Economic Forum. The organisation combines ideas into applicable initiatives to support the Islamic economy focusing on developing the sharia economy while maintaining harmony with Indonesian values. For more information visit IN2MOTIONFEST's Instagram and Youtube, and ISEF's Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.