Jakarta, February 17, 2025 – Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency Teuku Riefky Harsya is exploring a collaboration with renowned fashion aggregator Markamarie. Minister of Creative Economy Riefky aims to elevate local fashion to compete on the global stage.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf - Menekraf Teuku Riefky jajaki kolaborasi dengan Markamarie untuk dorong fesyen lokal bersaing di kancah global.
"We want to collaborate with Markamarie in developing Indonesia’s creative ecosystem, particularly in the fashion sector," said Minister of Creative Economy Riefky during a meeting with Markamarie at the Pesona Indonesia Film Building in Jakarta on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf.
Markamarie, led by Franka Soeria and Ismail Semin, is a well-known fashion aggregator dedicated to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and promoting Indonesian fashion and creativity internationally. The company has been operating for nearly a decade. Franka Soeria and Ismail Semin are also recognized as the founders and creators of Modest Fashion Weeks, held in various parts of the world.
"This collaboration can open new opportunities for the development of Indonesia’s creative industry and enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesian fashion," said Minister of Creative Economy Riefky, who was accompanied by Ministry of Creative Economy Secretary-General Dessy Ruhati and Deputy for Cultural Creativity and Design Yuke Sri Rahayu.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf.
Previously, in celebration of Jakarta’s 500th anniversary, the Jakarta Provincial Government requested the Ministry of Creative Economy to curate events that could position Jakarta as an international city and event hub. In line with this, the Ministry of Creative Economy is considering supporting Markamarie’s events as part of the celebration.
Meanwhile, Franka Soeria, Founder of Markamarie, stated that the meeting was a strategic step to strengthen Indonesia’s creative ecosystem. She expressed hope that the collaboration would materialize through upcoming programs such as the Modest Fashion Trade Show Dubai and Raya in The Park.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf.
"This meeting with the Ministry of Creative Economy is a strategic move to reinforce Indonesia’s creative ecosystem," said Franka Soeria, who was accompanied by Ismail Semin.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of the Communication Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
