Jakarta. The Indonesian team’s parade uniforms, designed by Ragowo Hediprasetyo Djojohadikusumo, known as Didit Hediprasetyo, will debut at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The event is set to take place on the River Seine in Paris, France, on Friday evening, July 26.

A total of 14 athletes and officials will participate in the Indonesian team’s parade, including Chef de Mission (CdM) Anindya Bakrie, judo athlete Maryam March Maharani as the flag bearer, cyclist Bernard Benjamin van Aert, and swimmers Azzahra Permatahani and Joe Aditya. All will wear the specially designed outfits by Didit Hediprasetyo, son of President-elect Prabowo Subianto.

Didit Hediprasetyo’s designs reflect a blend of high-quality handcraftsmanship with the simplicity of traditional Indonesian design philosophy. His creations provide a new perspective on design that honors peak athletic performance alongside rich cultural heritage.

Each collection pays homage to Indonesia's cultural legacy, aligning with the athletes' roots and evoking a spirit of unity and nationalism. The collection is inspired by Raden Saleh, a pioneering Javanese Romantic painter.

Didit said that Raden Saleh’s journey from Central Java to European palaces in the 19th century mirrors Indonesia's rise on the international stage. His paintings, which adorn the walls of the Rijksmuseum and the Louvre, represent a fusion of Javanese culture and European Romanticism, elegantly implemented by Didit.

“I am deeply grateful to design the official opening ceremony parade uniforms for athletes representing Indonesia at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. My hope is to create designs that embody our nation's pride, spirit, and resilience, ensuring that each athlete presents their best selves on the world stage,” he said on Friday.

The design process prioritized the needs of Olympic athletes. The uniforms are made from high-quality materials to provide maximum comfort and ease of movement. They are crafted from breathable fabrics such as Indonesian washed-out denim, velvet, and silk jersey in dominant primary colors.

The men's uniforms, made from washed-out denim, are inspired by biker jackets and fused with Beskap, a traditional Javanese suit. White trousers complete the active look.

The women's uniforms feature a red Kebaya Kutubaru top paired with a white jumpsuit, combining sporty elements with elegant grandeur.

Attention to detail is evident in each design, from intricate stitching to the subtle placement of the red-and-white Indonesian emblem made of leather, and the contemporary take on the blangkon, a traditional Javanese men's headwear, using leather and denim.

Although not part of the parade contingent, the Chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia), Raja Sapta Oktohari, also had the opportunity to wear the same attire as the Indonesian team’s parade participants.

“The Olympic opening ceremony is the best opportunity to introduce Indonesia as a great nation. Especially when I and the rest of the Indonesian parade team are wearing the work of a globally recognized Indonesian designer. We should be proud,” said Okto, Raja Sapta Oktohari's nickname