Seeing the growing numbers of fashion designer in Indonesia in the 80s, Ghea Panggabean, Biyan, Harry Dharsono, Susan Budihardjo, the late Prajudi Admodirjo and Ramli, as well as several other senior designers developed an idea to establish an organization that unify all fashion designers. In 1985, an organization named “Ikatan Perancang Busana Madya Indonesia” was established. Few years later, it
was officially denominated as “Ikatan Perancang Mode Indonesia” or widely known as “IPMI”. This organization then appointed Sjamsidar Isa as Chairwoman of IPMI due to her artistry and expertise in Indonesian fashion industry. That same year, IPMI held its first ever “Trend Show”, a fashion show that has been a benchmark for Indonesian fashion industry. Now, IPMI Trend Show is established as the organization’s annual event, showcasing both talent and vision of Indonesia’s fashion maestros towards Indonesian fashion trend. IPMI has an objective of supporting and accommodating all creativities of Indonesian fashion designers in order to create harmony in determining Indonesia’s fashion trend. Furthermore, IPMI is also a forum for Indonesian fashion designers to learn and share their experiences in venturing the industry. With the establishment of IPMI, the organization hopes that it will bring Indonesian fashion industry to the next level and does Indonesia proud.
