December 2024

Planet Riu, Studio Ruang, THAIHUY, Salo Salo Pop-up, and more

Bali-based Planet Riu’s crochet knitted skirts and traditionally printed tube tops, Gongdid Design’s unisex winter collection showcasing their signature pleats in Bangkok, to Khánh Brice Nguyễn’s ‘Heartstrings’ campaign set against the vibrant streets of Saigon—these are the collection drops and events to look out for this December.

‘Through the Grapevine’ is a monthly round-up of fashion events in Southeast Asia, from collection launches to exhibitions, showcases, pop-ups, and more.

Jakarta

SukkhaCitta’s REGENERASI Pop-up exhibition. Image courtesy of SukkhaCitta.

SukkhaCitta
‘Kapas Kala’ Collection and Pop-up Exhibition
22 November 2024 to 18 May 2025
Plaza Indonesia Mall

SukkhaCitta presents ‘REGENERASI’, a year-long travelling pop-up exhibition highlighting regenerative cycles, soil health, women’s empowerment, and cultural preservation. As part of the exhibition, SukkhaCitta introduces ‘Kapas Kala’, their latest collection created from regeneratively-grown cotton. Featuring traveller coats, throws, and kebaya-inspired tops, each piece reflects a thoughtful process that spans 180 days—from growing the cotton to spinning, weaving, and stitching it by hand.

The Jakarta leg of REGENERASI runs until May 18, 2025, at Plaza Indonesia Mall. The exhibition will travel to Singapore, Bali and other cities.

Bali

Planet Riu’s ‘Mother’ Collection. Image taken from Planet Riu’s Instagram.

Planet Riu
‘Mother’ Collection

At Planet Riu, deadstock materials are upcycled into new, one-of-a-kind pieces. Best known for their handcrafted beaded tanks, the Bali-based brand presents a new collection, ‘Mother’, that includes crochet knit skirts and tube tops made using traditional Batik techniques, depicting abstract prints drawing from the Earth’s diverse landscape. The collection is available at Escalier boutique store in Bali, and Saloon store in Melbourne.

Studio Ruang
‘Meander’ Collection

Specialising in handmade sterling silver and gold jewellery, Studio Ruang introduces its latest collection, ‘Meander’. It explores abstract, fluid shapes that embody the spirit of spontaneity, resulting in sculptural earrings, bracelets, and rings designed with curls and twists.

Bangkok

Gongdid Design
‘Winter Solace’ Collection

Gongdid Design’s new collection, ‘Winter Solace’, highlights vegan suede pleated jackets, wool-cotton pleated sweaters, and duck down jackets made from pleated polyester. It also marks the brand’s first unisex pieces, now available for men.

Vietnam

Chats by C.Dam’s ‘Symmetry’ collection. Image taken from Chats by C.Dam’s Instagram. — Chats by C.Dam’s ‘Symmetry’ Collection. Image taken from Chats by C.Dam’s Instagram.

Chats by C.Dam
‘Symmetry’ Collection

With a foundation in architecture, Cường Đàm brings a sense of structure and fluidity to his brand, Chats by C.Dam. The ‘Symmetry’ collection highlights his tailoring craftsmanship through ruched details, asymmetrical cape coats, and elegantly draped jersey knit dresses.

Khánh Brice Nguyễn
Spring/Summer 25 ‘Heartstrings’ Campaign

Against the lively backdrop of Saigon, Khánh Brice Nguyễn’s ‘Heartstrings’ campaign captures his emotional homecoming after 18 years. Based in London, the French-Vietnamese designer is renowned for his knitwear that combines sheer, imperfect details that gracefully accentuates the body’s contours.

Concept & Production by Artclass Creative Vietnam @artclassvn
Creative Direction by Vic Lee @vic_leee
Photographed by Duc Ngo @ducngostudio
Art Direction by Heli @heylihihi
Production Manager: Thea @theainthebox
Styling Assistants: @____dylan_n @3nlq__
@margaretagrrreta @nush.knits
Hair by Quan Lê @quan_thelittlemerman
Make up by Xi Quan Lê @justxi1405

THAIHUY
‘Welcome to the Dancehall!’ Collection

With ‘Welcome to the Dancehall!’, THAIHUY’s debut ready-to-wear collection reimagines the glamour of the 1920s through a modern lens. Expanding on themes from their previous collection, ‘ERTICA’, the designs incorporate intricate braids, fringe and slit details alongside structured clutches.

Manila

Maligaya’s ‘Mariki’ Capsule Collection. Image taken from Maligaya’s Instagram.

Salo Salo Pop-up
7 to 8 December 2024, 12 to 8 PM
Re Nou Space, Quezon City

The Salo-Salo Community Pop-Up is a gathering of Manila’s thriving independent fashion and creative scene, where local brands gather to showcase their craft. Returning from 7 to 8 December in Re Nou Space, Quezon City, standout collections include Meraki Bowy and Maligaya’s designs crafted from repurposed deadstock and vintage fabrics, RIOTaso’s upcycled patchwork vests and statement ensembles, and SUOT’s oversized pieces.

More information about the event here.