Jakarta, July 24, 2025 – Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya, together with President Director of Summarecon Agung Tbk Adrianto Adhi, officially opened the 21st Jakarta Fashion Food Festival (JF3). Minister Teuku Riefky praised the annual celebration, which has become a symbol of continuity and strength for Indonesia’s creative industry.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf - Menteri Ekraf Teuku Riefky Harsya Buka Jakarta Fashion Food Festival (JF3) 2025, Dukung Industri Kreatif sebagai Kekuatan Ekonomi Nasional, Jakarta, Kamis (24/07/2025).
“This event is in line with the national development agenda outlined in President Prabowo’s Asta Cita, particularly in creating quality jobs and strengthening the creative industry as a new engine of the national economy,” said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky during the JF3 Gala Dinner at Gafoy, La Piazza, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Thursday, July 24, 2025.
JF3 will be held on July 24–27 at Summarecon Mall Kelapa Gading and on July 30–August 2, 2025, at Summarecon Mall Serpong. Minister Teuku Riefky highlighted that fashion and culinary are among the leading subsectors.
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“In the five-year National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN), fashion and culinary are designated as priority subsectors of the creative economy that require support from all stakeholders. Both subsectors belong to the cultural and design-based creativity cluster,” said Minister Teuku Riefky. According to him, Indonesian fashion and culinary have developed into global creative identities.
Through JF3, the creative industry gains a platform to bring together designers, creative practitioners, media, government, and the public as a collaborative space showcasing the nation’s diversity in its most beautiful and inspiring form.
“This is the time for us to work hand-in-hand to position the creative economy as the new engine of national economic growth, driven by local talent, cultural wisdom, and continuous innovation. We extend our appreciation and pride to the entire JF3 organizing committee, which has consistently delivered this festival for over two decades. Therefore, we fully support initiatives such as JF3, which not only provide space for creative expression but also generate economic opportunities and expand global networks for Indonesia’s creative industry,” said Minister Teuku Riefky.
Echoing this, JF3 Chairman Soegianto Nagaria stated that JF3 has successfully become a magnet for both national and international fashion industries by organizing large-scale exhibitions, national-standard runways, and featuring over 650 models and industry professionals each year.
Through programs such as the Future Fashion Award and PINTU Incubator, JF3 also facilitates the growth of young talented designers in bringing local brands to the global stage.
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“JF3 is a reflection of our commitment to sustaining Indonesia’s fashion industry. With this spirit, we hope Indonesian fashion will continue to grow into a relevant force capable of competing in the dynamic global fashion landscape without losing its cultural roots. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Creative Economy, the Jakarta Provincial Government, as well as all strategic partners and creative communities who have been part of JF3’s long journey until today,” said Soegianto Nagaria.
In 2025, JF3 carries the theme Recrafted: A New Vision to celebrate the evolution of Indonesia’s fashion industry by combining traditional craftsmanship with a fresh perspective. More than just a festival, it serves as a platform of collaboration that celebrates creativity and preserves culture.
Alongside the gala dinner, the opening program was enlivened by a performance from Sanggar Tari Bali Warini, a special performance by Societeit De Harmoni, and the awarding of Face Icon 2025 and JF3 Model Search 2025.
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Also attending with Minister Teuku Riefky were Deputy for Cultural and Design Creativity Yuke Sri Rahayu and Fashion Director Romi Astuti. The event was also attended by Japanese Ambassador Masaki Yasushi, Malaysian Ambassador Dato Syed Mohamad Hasrin, Cambodian Ambassador Tean Samnang, Laotian Ambassador Khamfeuang Phanthaxay, as well as Indonesian designers and fashion practitioners.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
