10 Fashion Boutiques to Visit in Jakarta
As Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta has the privilege of hosting the best and most prominent lifestyle destinations, including fashion boutiques. Rejoice, fashionistas and shopaholics: here are our picks for the top 10 fashion boutiques in Jakarta.
FJ’L Boutique
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Located in the food and fashion mecca Kemang, FJ’L is a one-stop lifestyle destination, comprising a chic boutique on the first floor, and a restaurant on the second. The boutique itself stocks everything from Victoria Beckham to local handmade brands, dresses to baseball caps.
BIASA
BIASA is a fashion brand founded in Bali by Susanna Perini, an Italian-born designer. She first opened the BIASA boutique in Seminyak, Bali, which is still very popular among locals and tourists. Luckily for Jakartans, another BIASA boutique was also launched in Kemang, selling the iconic clothing products known for natural materials, comfortable cuts, and artisanal details.
Fou Store
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This multi-label boutique quickly gained its reputation as a fashion hub for its impressive collections. Fashionistas don’t seem to mind driving all the way to the high-end residential area where this boutique is located, to get their hands on the newest Raf Simons, Haider Ackermann, or Sacai. The rather secluded, homey place is a tranquil spot in which to shop, providing an intimate time between a fashionista and his/her fashion.
Ara
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Ara is a multi-label concept store dedicated to showcasing and promoting the work of local labels and designers. Visitors can find established and emerging local brands conveniently under one roof, including Peggy Hartanto, Toton Januar, and Laison by Aurelia Santoso.
Dian Pelangi
Dian Pelangi is a renowned Indonesian designer, locally and internationally acclaimed as a talented designer of Muslim wear. Dian Pelangi already has three boutiques in Jakarta and more in other cities in Indonesia. Shoppers can find the best modest clothes from this designer, whose name was listed as the only Muslim-wear designer at the 2016 London Fashion Week.
Gaudi
This local brand is loved for its sleek but edgy designs and comfortable but effortlessly sexy fashion items. Gaudi caters to the needs of active urban youths, and its inspired products are popular among Jakartans. This brand is becoming a fashion leader in Indonesia, with more than 10 boutiques in Jakarta alone.
Jade Boutique
This multi-level boutique boasts international labels from around the globe, showcasing fashion items from lavish gowns to accessories. In these boutiques, fashionistas can find the very items seen on runways or celebrities.
Monday to Sunday
As the name suggests, this label creates wearable pieces that are chic and versatile enough to wear daily, day and night. Their iconic collections boast creative details, quirky cuts, playful colors, comfortable materials and limited designs. Monday to Sunday items can be found in their boutique in Kemang and Jakarta’s biggest shopping malls.
Dressabelle
Originally from Singapore, this boutique brings modern collections to active career women. The label remasters basic pieces with contemporary details, yielding a professional but trendy feel to its items. Dressabelle is popular in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Jil & SAHARA
Jil & SAHARA represents every woman’s fashion needs. Jil clothes are mainly made from linen and cotton, for a casual but chic daily outfits, while SAHARA’s are dominated by fine silk materials and glamorous evening dresses. That concept makes this boutique a one-stop fashion destination for daily fashion needs.