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MATGALA April 2020 | Issue 04 APHRODITE'S THE MAGICAL WEDDING SPECIAL CATALOG WEDDING DRESSES AND SUITS Special Collaboration of Moetee's Palace, Aphrodite Boutique, and Tutu Boutique
Contents 008 Bridal Collection: Modern-Javanese 014 Bridal Collection: Modern-Chinese002 Catalog Cover 020 Bridal Collection:003 Contents International004 Greetings005 The MAT Gala006 Introduction008 Modern-Javanese014 Modern-Chinese020 International026 Modern Suit031 Editorial032 Thanks To and CreditsON THE COVER 026 Bridal Collection: Modern Suit
PAGE 04 THE APHRODITE VOL. 04 APRIL 2020 Hello, Greeting from Aphrodite's Bride team, the A- Team, to all the and soon to be Groom brides and groom out there. Aphrodite is bringing back the bridal collection with The MAT Gala that will be available throughout the year and Aphrodite's beloved customer may custom-design the desired wedding dress and suit as well. We are here to make sure that the soon to be bride and groom will experience such a magical wedding ever. WWW.THEAPHRODITE.COM | 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTION
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR The MAT Gala is a thematic fashion show organized by three pillars, namely Moetee's Palace, Aphrodite Boutique and Tutu Boutique in order to showcase the collaboration collection of the three boutiques including dresses, footwear, and jewelry.The MAT GALA event name itself is used as a representation of the initialsof the three pillars' name. The MAT Gala 2020 exhibits a fashion showentitled \"The Magical Wedding\" that consists of Chinese, Javanese, andInternational bridal collection. WWW.THEAPHRODITE.COM | 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTION
INTRODUCINGMMoetee's Palace is an offline jewelry store that was founded on December 6, 2019. Located in Grand Indonesia, precisely at East Mall, 1st floor, the accessories, jewelry, and watches not only provide jewelry in general but also provide jewelry with diamond materials, pearls, and many more. Aphrodite boutique offers a wide range of apparel to fit any woman’s unique sense of style and has finally established its first branch that provides man's clothing located on the first floor of The Duchannes Performing Arts Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia. The Aphrodite Boutique first store was established in Los Angeles onAJanuary 11, 1980. As for now, The Aphrodite Boutique has ten stores in total.T Tutu boutique was officially established in December 2017. Located on Jalan Kerinci No.16, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. Tutu boutique provides services both offline and online. So that customers from Sabang to Merauke, as well as foreign countries, can be covered. Tutu Boutique is a boutique intended for authentic production shoes from local brands where customers can design their shoes to realize Tutu boutique. WWW.THEAPHRODITE.COM | 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTION
PAGE 07 THE APHRODITE VOL. 04 APRIL 2020\"ON HER WEDDINGDAY, A WOMANSHOULD BECERTAIN THAT SHEHAS FOUND ADRESS THAT MAKESHER FEELCONFIDENT ANDABOVE ALL ELSE,BEAUTIFUL.\" WWW.THEAPHRODITE.COM | 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTION
If you're a modern bride who wants www.theaphrodite.com | 08to make a classic, but a dramaticstatement, and a touch ofIndonesian traditional culture,Aphrodite's bridal collection forThe MAT Gala will provide all thedresses you need.\"Aphrodite designed a specialKebaya Wedding Dress and it's inblack to make it unique anddifferent,\" said the designer of TheAphrodite Boutique.APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA
APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA The Red Kebaya wedding dress won't make the bride looks old- fashioned yet it will make the bride looks more stunning as ever and of course, beautiful. The Aphrodite Boutique special bridal collections for The MAT Gala www.theaphrodite.com | 09
Who knows that the combination of the color Red and Kebaya can produce an eye-catching wedding dress? The pattern of the Kebaya is specially designed by the designers of The Aphrodite and it's all painted by the help of the well-experienced Indonesian Batik painter.APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 10
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APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA The Green Kebaya brings a sense of the traditional clothing and nature that is represented by floral pattern also the green color, give a fresher look to the bride on her happiest day. The Aphrodite Boutique special bridal collections for The MAT Gala www.theaphrodite.com | 12
PAGE 13 THE APHRODITE VOL. 04 APRIL 2020\"A WEDDING DRESS IS BOTH AN INTIMATE AND PERSONAL FOR A WOMAN, IT MUST REFLECT THEPERSONALITY AND STYLE OF THE BRIDE.\" WWW.THEAPHRODITE.COM | 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTION
PAGE 14 THE APHRODITE VOL. 04 APRIL 2020 Chinese wedding dress is basically around theme of good luck and happiness. Dragon, phoenix, red and golden colors are thought to bring good luck and happiness, hence they are indispensable elements in Chinese wedding dressing and decoration.
The main color of Chinese wedding culture. To be used in Chinesedress & decoration settings is bright weddings, red is also consideredred, the traditional and sacred color. as a symbol of good fortune thatAs you may know red is the most drive evil spirits away. This isfavored color by Chinese as it different than that in the westrepresents happiness, vigor, life and where the wedding color isbright delighted mood in Chinese dominated by pure white & black.APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 15
PAGE 16 THE APHRODITE VOL. 04 APRIL 2020旗 袍The traditional Chinese wedding dress in northern Chinese usually is one piece frocknamed Qipao( ), which is red mainly and embroidered with elaborate gold andsilver design. Brides in Southern China prefer to wear two-piece dress named Qungua裙 褂or QunKwa( ), as they are otfen elaborately adorned with gold dragon and⻰凤褂phoenix,so they are often called longfeng gua( ) namely dragon phoenix coat inmordern China.
THE APHRODITE FOR THE MAT GALAVOL. 04 APRIL 2020⻰Longfenggua (凤褂) is quitepopular amongChinese couplesthese days.Patterned withdragon andphoenix, theLongfenggua isendowed withtheir auspiciousmeaning. Besides dragon andphoenix, fiveembroidered bats,with the meaningof five blessingarrival, also appearin Longfenggua.The longfenggua ismore simplified andit can showwomen’scurvaceous shape.
A delicateChinese long（⻰凤fenggua褂）usuallywill be wornfor theweddingceremony onthe stage andan elegant旗袍Qipao ( )will be worn asthe couple getmingled andstart toastswith theirfamilies andfriends underthe stage.The Aphrodite Boutique special bridal collections forThe MAT GalaAPHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 18
PAGE 19 THE APHRODITE VOL. 04 APRIL 2020 \"SELECTING A WEDDING DRESS IS MORE THAN JUST A FITTING... IT'S A PROCESS, A MEMORY IN THE MAKING.\" WWW.THEAPHRODITE.COM | 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTION
\"I've always believed in pursuing the THE APHRODITE FOR THE MAT GALAharmony of something fresh with VOL. 04 APRIL 2020something familiar when it comes todesign,\" says Eleanor Jane Duchannes, SPECIALnoting that her eponymous label Blush BRIDALby Eleanor is her outlet for this fresh- COLLECTIONmeets-familiar juxtaposition. \"As an FOR THEunconditional complement to the MAT GALA:Aphrodite brand, the Blush by Eleanor THEcollection is playing a flirty game of MAGICALopposites: spontaneity versus WEDDINGceremonials.\" The gown, pictured here, DRESSESmelds the designer's aesthetic (she'sknown for her dramatic A-lines!) with asplash of \"textural novelty,\" via aunique design. As for the rest of theupcoming collection? It's \"for the bridewho wants a little bit of everything,\"she says.
If you're a modern bride who wants to \"THIS COLLECTION IS ALLmake a classic, but dramatic ABOUT ELEGANT DRAMA.statement, put Aphrodite's wedding INSPIRED BY THE GRANDEURdress collection on your radar. OF THE METROPOLITAN OPERA, GOWNS ARE FILLED\"The detail added to the wedding WITH ARCHITECTURALdress gives brides the option of DETAILS, SOPHISTICATEDcustomizing their looks to create SPARKLE, AND TOUCHES OFstyles uniquely their own. Get ready CLASSIC BLACK.\"for crystals, bows, lace, and pearls!\"APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 21
THE APHRODITE FOR THE MAT GALA VOL. 04 APRIL 2020 Are you looking for a wedding dress with some of the most unique embroidery work out there? You'll likely find it within the Aphrodite's Bridal Collection, whichintroduces \"new and ultra- romantic embroideries and beading that capture the light-hearted and feminine spirit of the bride who wears the gowns.\" The wedding dress, seen here, is proof— sculpted and feminine, the subtle fit-and- flare feels sweet but also bold. It's the perfect, playful choice for a dreamy, but modern wedding.
Aphrodite's wedding dress collection was inspired by you—the modern woman.\"We wanted to celebrate the The wedding dress hits two of \"Womenstrength and beauty in femininity,\" those collection staples: Its lace today are moresays Rosalia Jane Duchannes, the motifs and marquice organza confident andfounder of Aphrodite Boutique. Enter make for an opulent garment empowered thanexquisite laces, luxurious fabrics, and perfect for a \"light-hearted bride ever, and are trulysubtle sparkle—all of which enunciate planning a classic fairy-tale embracing beingthat refined womanhood. wedding with an exciting twist.\" feminine. The Aphrodite Boutique special bridal collections for The MAT GalaAPHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 23
THE APHRODITE FOR THE MAT GALA VOL. 04 APRIL 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTIONFOR THE MAT GALA, THE MAGICAL WEDDING, \"EXPLORE DEPTH AND DIMENSION THROUGH UNEXPECTED VOLUMES, LAYERING, AND TIERS.\"
PAGE 25 THE APHRODITE VOL. 04 APRIL 2020 A GROOM WORE BLACK SUIT ON HIS WEDDING, THEN HIS DAD ASKED... \"WHY ARE YOU IN BLACK, LIKE YOU ARE IN FUNERAL?\" \"YEAH! THIS IS THE FUNERAL OF MY LONELINESS.\" WWW.THEAPHRODITE.COM | 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTION
This is as formal as a suit gets. The biggest Black suits are theproblem with dressing a black suit up with most formal groomformal accessories for a wedding is that you suit option short ofwouldn’t typically use a lot of colorfulaccessories in a buttoned-up look, and the color a tux—in fact,is what makes this suit work as a groom suit. But there’s little thatif you’re aiming for a Johnny Cash, Reservoir separates the two.Dogs, Blues Brothers look, well—bullseye. They’re also a little harsh for a groom suit, which is why this is only recommended for evening or winter weddings. If you decide a black suit is a way you want to go, try to work in a little more color than basic black and white— otherwise, you’d be better off wearing a tuxedo.APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 26
The brown suit is relatively casual, so best for the daytime. You wouldn’t choose a brownsuit for your formal wedding—brown just won’t project that polished look you’d need. But ifyou’re getting married on a tropical beach, or in a rustic barn, or at the base of a mountainin the spring or summer, a brown groom suit might fit the vibe perfectly.The brown suit is the reverse teacher—that is, it does most of its work during the summer—and practically the unofficial mascot of beach weddings. Brown groom suits bring out morecolor in your outfit than the closely-matched light grey suit would, so go ahead and getcrazy with that pocket square, you brown-suit-wearing maniac.APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 27
Going grey can be a good Probably the surest bet ofthing. With endless ways any casual suit on our list isto wear a grey groom suit, the grey suit, in a niceit’s a good look no matter medium grey hue. Likethe season or time of day light grey, medium greyof your wedding. The grey matches up with whateversuit can also hold its own color combos you throw atfor any wedding dress it. Unlike a lighter grey, thiscode (except the really grey suit works especiallyformal ones), but with a well for casual eveninglittle extra attention to weddings. It’s andetail, you can dial up the understated choice for aperfect shade of grey for groom suit, but that can beyour wedding style. a good thing.APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 28
Classic navy suits feature a dark fabric thatworks best for summer and fall evenings. You can also wear a navy for a daytime wedding in the winter—the darker color will keep you a littlewarmer if it’s a chilly day. Compared to similarly dark groom suits, a navy suit’s fabric will softenyour look the most by way of its deep blue tones.Dress it up with black and white accessories or a bow tie, or dress it down with a little more color for a casual look. The navy suit plays well with color, but if you’re looking for a formal, traditional groom suit, you’ll keep the color to a minimum anyway. That’s what makes the navy suit such a smart choice: color is built right into the fabric. That color is what keeps a formal look interesting—the same reason midnight blue tuxedos are such a popular alternative to the classic black tux.APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 29
Blue wedding suits are the best choice for a colorful groom suit. The blue suit isShades of blue tend to punch up the colors you pair with them, modern and boldbringing out the best in your tie, pocket square, or even the dress without crossingshirt you choose. the line into trendy territory. (Note: “Trendy” isn’t always bad, but take a groom suit trend too far and you’ll find your wedding albums filled with regret.) The blue suit is a smart choice for an evening wedding in the spring or summer. In the fall, you can get away with blue during the day, but probably skip the vest—you never know how the temps will look like in late September. This is a casual groom suit, so read on if you’re looking for something formal in the blue family.APHRODITE BRIDAL COLLECTION FOR THE MAT GALA www.theaphrodite.com | 30
aphroditeEditor-in-chief Eleanor Jane Duchannes Creative and Elveretta Lin Atmadja Production Staff Keara Dionne Ariatedja Sendari Agni Lumbanraja Design Editor Gwyneth Eirene Wiradinata Design Director Giovanna Theresa Margono Fashion Director Guillermo WilkinsAdvertising Director Alma Myers Editorial Assistant Rosalia Jane Duchannes Heather Wilkins Art Director Eric ElliottDeputy Photo Editor Wesley Sherman Geneva Leonard Photo Assistant Josephine Vasquez Designers Rosalia Jane Duchannes, Eleanor Jane Duchannes, Staff Writers Terrell Parker, Don Silva Gilbert West, Tonya Austin EDITORIAL OFFICE9612 Browning St Brighton Way #5110, Beverly Hills, California 90210, USA The Duchannes Performing Arts Centre's first floor,SCBD District 8, Jakarta, Jalan Senopati Dalam No.8B, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, IndonesiaWWW.THEAPHRODITE.COM | 2020 BRIDAL COLLECTION
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