JACQUELINE LOEKITO
Jaqueline Loekito is a visionary female designer. Born from a British mother and an Indonesian father, Jacqueline has a special cocktail mix of a background that shaped the designer she is today. The Jacqueline Loekito label was founded in 2012 after she graduated from University for the Creative Arts, UK. After finishing her Master at the Institute of Fashion Design FHNW HGK, she decided to continue working and living in Basel. She has a passion to make Switzerland more colourful and daring.
Jaqueline redefines distinctive heteronormativity within traditional fashion by creating artistic genderless collections. Her main vision is that Jaqueline Loekito garments can be shared between men and women from one wardrobe to another. Sharp tailoring juxtaposed against flattering lines and complimentary colour palettes satisfy elements of both masculinity and femininity in each of her designs.
As perspectives on standard gender norms are transitioning in modern society, Jaqueline Loekito takes hold of this and translates it into her undaunted designs. Red and Pink are the main colours the collection with an aim to popularise these colours amongst both genders. Inspired by the story of the Papin sisters, it applies a layer of twisted mystery underneath tulle and velvet fabrics. The collection has been featured in publications such as VOGUE Italy and VOGUE Switzerland alongside German Magazines Bellevue and Annabelle.
The Jaqueline Loekito label AW19 collection ‘Vivianne’s Last Kiss’ is dedicated to the designer’s friend, Vivianne Zitzen, who passed away last October after being defeated by breast cancer.