Sebastian Gunawan (born 2 July 1967 in Jakarta), also known as Seba,[1][2] is an Indonesian fashion designer.[3] He is known for his designs of ornate evening gowns.[4]
Sebastian Gunawan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 July 1967 |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Other names | Seba |
| Alma mater | Istituto Artistico Dell' Abbigliamento Marangoni |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Spouse | Cristina Panarese (m. 1992) |
He is a member of the Indonesian Fashion Designers Association.[5]
Early life and education
editGunawan was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on 2 July 1967.[6] At the age of 14, he developed interests in fashion designing, which he developed by sketching clothing designs as a high school student and working part-time at seamstress.[7][8] Pursuing this, he enrolled at the LPTB Susan Budiharjo in 1985,[9] a school of fashion in Jakarta run by its namesake—a first generation Indonesian fashion designer.[10] This was followed by further studies at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, USA where he graduated and obtained the Certificate of Fashion Design. In 1991, he graduated from the Istituto Artistico Dell' Abbigliamento Marangoni in Milan, Italy with a specialisation in fashion illustration.[9][11] In Milan, he met his wife and business partner, Cristina Panarese.[2]
Career
editFollowing his graduation from Marangoni, he worked part-time under the late designer, Egon von Furstenberg. He returned to Indonesia shortly after, due to complications to acquire residency status in Italy.[12]
In 1992, following his return to his native Indonesia, Gunawan launched his first collection of clothing with Panarese, entitled "Sebastian Gunawan".[9][13] This was followed by his fashion show debut in 1995 with a collection named Potret Hidup ("A Life's Portrait"), featuring evening and ball gowns, which later became his signature items.[14]
In 1997 with Panarese, he introduced his first ready-to-wear collection, Votum, which became his first to be sold in stores.[11] This was followed by another ready-to-wear line called SebastianRed in 2000.[15][12]
In 2004, he represented Indonesia on behalf of the Indonesian Textile Association at the International Apparel Federation (IAF) in Barcelona, Spain. There, he was awarded the IAF Young Designer's Award for this entry entitled "I Miss Bali".[16] In the same year, he made his debuts at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, the Hong Kong Fashion Week, and the Southeast Asia International Fashion Show in Nanning, China.[5] In 2006, Gunawan launched a bridal collection, Sebastian Sposa.[2]
Personal life
editGunawan married Cristina Panarese, a fellow fashion designer, in 1992. He met Panarese during his studies at the Istituto Marangoni in Milan.[17][2] Together, they have a daughter, Alessia.[18]
References
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- ^ a b c d Bestari, Astrid (2019-03-06). "Mengenal Desainer Indonesia: Sebastian Gunawan". harpersbazaar.co.id. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ Kolesnikov-Jessop, Sonia (2013-10-16). "Asian Couture Federation set up to support Asian Couturiers". BLUOARTINFO. BLUOARTINFO. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "Sebastian Gunawan". Fide Fashion Weeks. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ a b PRISKILA, KIKI RIAMA (2016-01-17). "Mengenal Sosok Desainer Sebastian Gunawan". Herworld Indonesia. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Sebastian Gunawan Ciptakan Desain Elegan dan Glamor". SINDOnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ Emeralda, Edith (2019-11-01). "Sebastian Gunawan". Tatler Indonesia. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Sebastian Gunawan". Asian Couture Federation. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ a b c "10 Outstanding Indonesian Fashion Designers". Indonesia Design. 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Designer - Jakarta Fashion Week". www.jakartafashionweek.co.id. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ a b Khoiri, Agniya. "Indonesia Belum Siap Punya Industri Adibusana". gaya hidup (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ a b "Sebastian Gunawan Mengontemplasi Hasratnya Pada Mode". Elle Indonesia. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ Wandari, Suryani (2018-09-23). "Keindahan dari Ketidaklaziman". mediaindonesia.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Sebastian Gunawan Ciptakan Desain Elegan dan Glamor". www.matain.id. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "About Us". Sebastian Gunawan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "FIDM Grad Sebastian Gunawan is One of Indonesia's Top Designers". fidm.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Bridal Gown Archives - Sebastian Gunawan". DN-MAG.COM. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ Fimela.com (2016-10-02). "Personal Style: Aly, Putri Desainer Sebastian Gunawan". fimela.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-02-15.