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The Indonesian Fashion Designers Association (APPMI) is one of the main fashion associations in the country. They play a vital role in the industry to help the struggling young talent, as well as to encourage veteran designers to share their knowledge and expertise as the fashion industry is one of the most difficult to enter and survive in.
Started by a handful of designers in Jakarta in 1993, it has since has grown to boast 11 regional branches and more than 190 members across Indonesia.
