Peggy Hartanto
Peggy Hartanto (born April 19, 1988 in Surabaya, Indonesia) is an Indonesian fashion designer. She is the creative director of her eponymous ready-to-wear label Peggy Hartanto, which she co-founded in 2012.
Early life and education
Born and raised in Surabaya, Indonesia, Peggy studied at Raffles College of Design and Commerce in Sydney, Australia. She graduated in 2009 with an honor as the best student in fashion design. She briefly worked at one of Australia’s leading fashion brands, Collette Dinnigan, before moving back to her hometown to start her own label.
Career
Peggy co-founded her high-end ready-to-wear label, PEGGY HARTANTO, along with her two sisters, Lydia Hartanto and Petty Hartanto, in 2012. Peggy now acts as the creative director of the brand, where she oversees its womenswear collection every season. The label is known for its definitive design aesthetic, which is characterized by clean lines, bold colors as well as innovative use of fabric and construction in its ready-to-wear offerings for women.
The first Peggy Hartanto collection was introduced at the Jakarta Fashion Week in 2012. Since then, she has showcased her collections at various events and participated in trade shows worldwide. The label is now available at numerous boutiques and online retailers in Asia, Middle East and the United Kingdom.
Awards and honors
- 2016: Inclusion in the “30 Under 30: The Arts” List by Forbes Asia
- 2015: Grazia Next Glam Award Finalist from Grazia International Network
- 2014: Her World Young Achiever Award from Her World Indonesia
- 2013: Asia New Generation Fashion Designer Award from Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia