“WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW? — A LIVING ARCHIVE” MARKS THE PAPILION’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Images courtesy of The Papilion

Creative Direction and Special Film Screening by Davy Linggar

Fashion has a way of holding on to memories. A dress can remind us of a special occasion, a familiar silhouette can bring back a particular moment, and a treasured piece can carry stories that grow more meaningful with time. For The Papilion, these personal connections became the inspiration behind its 20th anniversary celebration, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? — A Living Archive by The Papilion.

Presented from 28 to 30 October 2026 at Kemang Timur No. 7, Jakarta, the exhibition brought together a fashion installation, photography exhibition, and special film screening, offering an intimate look at two decades of style, relationships, and memories. Under the creative direction of Davy Linggar, the presentation explored fashion beyond its aesthetic appeal, focusing instead on the people and experiences that give each garment its meaning.

At the heart of the exhibition was an invitation for The Papilion’s longtime community to revisit their wardrobes and lend back treasured pieces they had collected over the years. Presented alongside garments from The Papilion’s own archive, these pieces were given a fresh perspective through styling and curation by the The Papilion Team in collaboration with Biyan Wanaatmadja.

Rather than simply displaying garments, the installation brought together fragments of people’s lives. Each piece carried its own history, shaped by celebrations, travels, work, love, and the everyday moments in between. Together, they formed a living archive that reflected not only The Papilion’s journey, but also the experiences of those who have been part of it.

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The human connection behind the collection continued through the photography exhibition by Davy Linggar, who turned his lens towards The Papilion’s devoted patrons. Captured within the intimate settings of their everyday lives and wearing cherished pieces from their personal wardrobes, the portraits revealed how fashion becomes intertwined with identity, memories, and individual expression.

A special film directed by Davy further extended these stories into moving images, offering another perspective on the people behind the archive. Together, the photographs and film added another dimension to the exhibition, bringing the stories behind the clothes closer to life.

The main installation unfolded across three distinct spaces, each with its own mood and visual language. Dissonance explored the unexpected meeting of precision and Indonesian references, bringing together pieces from Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons SHIRT, Dries van Noten, Junya Watanabe Man, Porter — Yoshida & Co., Sacai, Tenun Baron, and Thom Browne.

Moving into Tender Reverie, the atmosphere shifted towards romance, with an exploration of silhouettes, textures, and volume. The space featured creations by Biyan, Cecilie Bahnsen, Sejauh Mata Memandang, Simone Rocha, and TOTON, offering a softer and more expressive interpretation of personal style.

The final space, Nocturne, took on a darker, more contemplative mood through the interplay of shadows, silhouettes, and moving images. Its selection included Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons, Dries van Noten, Heaven Tanudiredja, Noir Kei Ninomiya, and Simone Rocha.

Beyond the garments, an additional display brought together accessories from a personal archive, featuring pieces by Biyan, Dries van Noten, Erickson Beamon, Heaven Tanudiredja, Maria Calderara, Shourouk, and Tom Binns.

The choice of venue also carried a special significance. Kemang Timur No. 7 was where the first Biyan Bride fashion show took place in 2005, marking a formative moment in The Papilion’s fashion story. Returning to the same address two decades later gave the anniversary celebration another layer of meaning, connecting a defining moment from the past with the stories being shared in the present.

With Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? — A Living Archive, The Papilion honoured two decades of fashion and the people who have worn, collected, and cherished these pieces. It was a reminder that the most meaningful part of fashion often extends beyond the garment itself, living on through the memories we continue to carry.