Six years away from the runway have done little to diminish Andhita Siswandi’s appetite for playful dressing. The Indonesian designer made her return at Hallf Patiunus on 23 October 2026, presenting Adorn, a 50-look Spring/Summer 2027 womenswear collection. Familiar wardrobe staples, particularly her beloved shirts, received an expressive update through unexpected silhouettes, decorative embellishments and an easy-going approach to contemporary womenswear.
Andhita’s absence from the runway followed the pandemic and a period dedicated to raising her four children. Although she continued designing for private clients, a return to fashion shows had been on her mind for several years. The opportunity finally came in 2026, when she felt she had assembled the right team, collaborators and marketing channels to support her next chapter.
The fashion industry she returns to has also changed considerably. From designers and models to fashion journalists and influential figures, Andhita acknowledges a different landscape from the one she left behind. Her latest presentation offers an introduction to how her design approach has developed during those intervening years.
Taking its name from the English word meaning to decorate or embellish, Adorn explores the possibilities of everyday garments through a combination of distinctive cuts, fabric manipulation and decorative finishes. Shirts and collared tops, two of Andhita’s specialities, feature prominently alongside blazers, bomber jackets, pencil skirts, balloon skirts, A-line and midi skirts, skorts, trousers, shorts, dresses and capes.
The collection favours a soft palette of yellow, pink, lavender, green and blue, balanced with black. Fabrics range from duchess and tweed to silk, cotton, organza, chiffon and semi-wool, allowing the designer to experiment with different forms and textures. Andhita’s signature bows make frequent appearances, interpreted through different techniques according to the material. Ruffles, woven details, draping, feather accents and exaggerated volumes introduce further variety, while French-seam finishing is used throughout the collection.
For all its decorative elements, Adorn remains grounded in how women wear their clothes. Targeting active women aged 25 and above with established personal styles, Andhita places particular emphasis on the versatility, comfort and fit of her shirts and collared tops. Her understanding of women’s changing bodies comes partly from personal experience. Having gone through four pregnancies and the physical changes that followed, she recognises the areas of the body that can sometimes make women feel self-conscious. This informs her approach to proportion, coverage and fit, creating garments that accommodate different figures while retaining their individual character.
The runway presentation was complemented by footwear specially produced by Rajnik for Andhita Siswandi, eyewear from Optik Seis and accessories by Havilah. Alongside the collection, Andhita introduced limited-edition T-shirts in black and white, priced at IDR 300,000, with all profits pledged to people affected by forest and land fires. The initiative adds a charitable element to her return, with purchases and enquiries handled directly through her team.
A graduate of Lasalle College of Fashion, Andhita made her runway debut at Jakarta Fashion Week in 2012 and continued presenting collections there until 2019. Her return also carries a personal message for her children, whom she hopes will understand that pursuing a career and creative ambitions remains a choice after marriage and parenthood.
For a closer look at Andhita Siswandi’s designs, visit her boutique on the third floor of Dharmawangsa Square Mall, South Jakarta, or follow @AndhitaSiswandiOfficial on Instagram for collection updates and enquiries.
