Biyan

Drawing inspiration from Indonesia’s rich heritage, fashion designer Biyan Wanaatmadja’s first book is a master class in ethereal elegance. Indonesia’s most celebrated fashion designer, Biyan Wanaatmadja, learned his craft in Germany at M. Müller & Sohn and in England at the London College of Fashion before returning to Indonesia to launch his acclaimed label BIYAN. Combining classic and sophisticated tailoring with a profound appreciation for the handcrafting traditions of his home country such as batik, weaving, and embroidery, Biyan creates a feminine, fairy-tale–like look that is at once romantic, captivating, and modern. Refined and enchanting, this book serves as a gorgeous introduction to the singular oeuvre of the lauded designer and will be a must-have for fashion lovers.

After studying in Germany and London, Biyan Wanaatmadja began to produce his own designs in a small atelier in Surabaya, Indonesia, and has been based in Jakarta since 1986. His first clothing line, BIYAN for women, began in 1984, followed by the diffusion line STUDIO 133 BIYAN in 1985 and BIYAN Bride in 2005. Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni is the author of Sam Spiegel, Tino Zervudachi: A Portfolio, and Dior Glamour. Marc Ascoli is the art director responsible for the image branding of Jil Sander, Yohji Yamamoto, and Chloé, among others.