June 2025
Stella Rissa, TNFS by The New Factory, Plop Apparels, Landmeé, Jellyfish, and more
In Jakarta, Stella Rissa channels equestrian elegance, while Eddy Betty marks a radiant return to the runway after a seven-year hiatus. Meanwhile, in the neighbouring city of Bandung, slow fashion label TNFS, recently launched by The New Factory, debuts with a collection that transforms deadstock and leftover fabrics into thoughtful, ready-to-wear garments. In Singapore, Plop Apparels lends ease to reworked everyday silhouettes, while r y e embraces minimalism with layered forms.
Bangkok’s Landmeé softens its signature romanticism, while Line Eyes by Loft Eyes debuts with quiet tailoring and textural details. And in Vietnam, CHATS by C.DAM explores fluid structure through its architectural collection, Jellyfish opens its first retail space dedicated to experimental, sculptural jewelry, and Rue Miche gathers over 20 local fashion and accessory creatives for its debut runway show, ‘ORBIT’.
‘Through the Grapevine’ is a monthly round-up of fashion events across Southeast Asia, from collection launches to exhibitions, showcases, pop-ups, and more.
Indonesia
Stella Rissa’s ‘Heart of Salvatora’ collection. Photo by Carol Kuntjoro. Image taken from Stella Rissa’s Instagram.
Stella Rissa’s ‘Heart of Salvatora’ collection. Photo by Carol Kuntjoro. Image taken from Stella Rissa’s Instagram.
Stella Rissa
Studio Collection 2026: ‘Heart of Salvatora’
Stella Rissa’s Studio 2026 collection, ‘The Heart of Salvatora’, was unveiled at the historic 19th-century AA Maramis building, channeling the grace and strength of a horse to reflect the duality of modern femininity. Across 36 looks, the collection blended structured tweed, satin duchess, sheer chiffon, and latex in semi-fitted tailoring and voluminous silhouettes that highlight the female form. A recurring motif is the bleeding heart plant, whose shape and symbolism thread through the collection’s accessories. Created in collaboration with Jogja-based artisanal jewelry brand Mahija, the custom pieces—blade-like earrings, floral brooches, and sculptural silver links—captured the same contrast of vulnerability and edge woven throughout the collection.
Eddy Betty’s ‘Luminescence’ collection. Image taken from Eddy Betty’s Instagram.
Eddy Betty’s ‘Luminescence’ collection. Image taken from Eddy Betty’s Instagram.
Eddy Betty
‘Luminescence’ Collection
After a seven-year hiatus, Indonesian couturier Eddy Betty makes a striking return to the runway with ‘Luminescence’, a 77-look collection that channels the shifting light and stillness of the ocean. Long celebrated for his craft and precision in corsetry, Betty pushes his practice further, exploring with materials through reflective fabrics, bold textures, and experimental forms that catch the light with every movement. The collection also sharpens tradition into modern form, reshaping the classic kebaya into striking, sculptural silhouettes that presents Indonesia’s tradition and heritage in a modern design language.
‘Off The Roll’ collection by TNFS. Image courtesy of TNFS and The New Factory.
‘Off The Roll’ collection by TNFS. Image courtesy of TNFS and The New Factory.
TNFS
‘Off The Roll’ Collection
‘Off The Roll’ is the debut collection by TNFS, a newly launched retail label transforming deadstock and leftover fabrics into ready-to-wear garments. Rooted in circular design and local collaboration, TNFS was founded by The New Factory, a community-led start-up initiated in 2023 by garment workers in Bandung. ‘Off The Roll’ reimagines discarded textile ends, often considered unusable, by embracing the challenges of mismatched colours, irregular textures, and limited quantities. Each piece reflects thoughtful design shaped by material constraints. The fabrics for the collection were sourced from Cigondewah, a neighbourhood known for its second-hand textile markets. Here, tailors, vendors, artisans, and waste workers form a vibrant ecosystem that extends the life of materials and supports a slower, locally-driven approach to fashion.
ISSHU’s ‘Delulu’ collection. Image taken from ISSHU’s instagram.
St. Yarra’s ‘Stilte’ Collection. Image taken from St. Yarra’s instagram.
Brightspot Market
29 May to 1 June, 8 to 9 June
Landmark Centre Building, Jakarta
Brightspot Market returns for two weekends, from May 29 to June 1 and June 8 to 9, at Landmark Centre Building in Sudirman, unveiling its most ambitious edition yet. This year’s market showcases a vibrant mix of local brands across fashion, lifestyle, food, and beauty. Discover favourites from Gelap Ruang Jiwa, Tanah Le Sae, and Toko Didiyo, alongside exclusive new collections from ISSHU, St. Yarra and White Noise.
Singapore
Plop Spring/Summer 2025 Collection. Image taken from Plop’s Instagram.
Plop Spring/Summer 2025 Collection. Image taken from Plop’s Instagram.
Plop Apparels
Spring/Summer 2025 Collection: ‘Where Simplicity Meets Character’
Since launching in 2020, Plop Apparels has quietly built a following for its offbeat charm—first as an online source for vintage finds, then as a curated retail store that spotlights independent designers. Founded by Jermaine Ho, the Singapore-based label continues to evolve with its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, ‘Where Simplicity Meets Character’. Presented as an in-store installation, the collection features versatile pieces that don't sacrifice on comfort, from washed panelled tees, easy balloon trousers, and asymmetrical tops and dresses.
r y e’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Image taken from r y e’s website.
r y e
Spring/Summer 2025 Collection: ‘The Lightness of Being’
At a recent friends-and-family preview at their store in New Bahru, r y e introduced its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, ‘The Lightness of Being’. Since its founding in 2016 by Bessie Ye, the label has been known for its thoughtful approach to womenswear, balancing a minimalist approach with structure. Under the direction of Daryll Alexius Yeo, guests were guided through a styling session of the collection, with standouts including a triangle leather scarf with a sculptural egg pin brooch, a diagonal pleated bell skirt, and funnel neck tops adaptable for multiple styling options.
Thailand
Landmeé Spring/Summer 2025 Collection. Image taken from Landmee’s website.
Landmeé Spring/Summer 2025 Collection. Image taken from Landmee’s website.
Landmeé
Spring/Summer 2025 Collection: ‘The Bright Side’
Bangkok-based label Landmeé, founded by Natedao “Mee” Wattanasimakorn, continues its signature blend of vintage romance and modern refinement with its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, ‘The Bright Side’. Known for delicate lace, ruffles, and sharp tailoring, the brand strikes a lighter, more introspective tone this season. Inspired by the quiet strength of flowers and the ethereal symbolism of fairies, the collection explores themes of resilience and renewal. Floral motifs appear throughout, embroidered, crocheted, and cut into airy fabrics, bringing texture and a sense of movement to the lineup of dresses, flowing tops and jumpsuits.
Line Eyes’ Debut Collection. Image taken from Line Eyes’ Instagram.
Line Eyes’ Debut Collection. Image taken from Line Eyes’ Instagram.
Line Eyes by Loft Eyes
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With locations in Thonglor and Siam, the multi-brand concept store Loft Eyes emphasises timeless and creative designs while providing a platform for local artisans to showcase their work. Recently, they launched Line Eyes, a sub-brand under their own label that focuses on casual, ready-to-wear pieces. With soft tailoring and an effortless silhouette, the designs incorporate transparent layers and subtle details such as ruching and decorative buttons, creating a chic yet approachable aesthetic.
Vietnam
Chats by C.Dam Spring/Summer 2025 Collection. Image taken from CHATS by C.DAM’s website.
Chats by C.Dam Spring/Summer 2025 Collection. Image taken from CHATS by C.DAM’s website.
CHATS by C. DAM
Spring/Summer 2025 Collection: ‘Signals’
CHATS by C.DAM’s ‘Signals’ collection reinterprets feminine intelligence through considered craftsmanship and understated detail. Precision in cut meets softness in texture, with layered fabrics and diffused light working together to create elegant shapes that are both fluid and structured. Composed of breathable mesh, crepe, and tailored suiting, the collection embodies an elegant equilibrium of ease and architectural precision.
Jellyfish Hug Ring. Image taken from Jellyfish’s Instagram.
Jellyfish Hug Ring. Image taken from Jellyfish’s Instagram.
Jellyfish
Store Opening
14 Nguyen Van Nguyen, Tan Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Jellyfish Saigon is a gender-neutral jewelry brand based in Ho Chi Minh City, known for transforming everyday, utilitarian objects into minimalist silver pieces with sculptural appeal. Blending art, design and a playful sense of experimentation, the brand recently opened the doors to its first independent retail space in the city’s Tân Định neighbourhood.
Official poster for Rue Miche’s ‘ORBIT’ Runway 2025. Image courtesy of Rue Miche.
Rue Miche
Runway 2025: ‘ORBIT’
14 June
Union Square, Ho Chi Minh City
Multi-brand retailer Rue Miche presents ‘ORBIT’, a dynamic fashion experience unfolding at Union Square in Ho Chi Minh City on 14 June. Drawing inspiration from the concept of orbits, the event explores the intersection of retro-futurism and post-apocalyptic industrialism. ‘ORBIT’ becomes a visual metaphor for the continuous motion of creative forces, where individuals, ideas, and aesthetics collide, influence, and evolve together.
Showcasing over 20 local fashion and accessory brands, the runway brings together features brands including AAH Midnight Club, Latui Atelier, Subtle Le Nguyen, and Rakkiu, alongside accessories and jewelry from Jellyfish and Waa.studios.