When was Ghea Panggabean founded?

1980, according to the sources listed on this page.

What does Ghea Panggabean make?

Womenswear built on Indonesian textiles, under Ghea Fashion Studio. It is known for jumputan tie-dye and Indonesian textiles in loose, bohemian shapes.

Where did the designer of Ghea Panggabean train?

Lucie Clayton College, London (1976–78).

Designers / Indonesia · Textile heritage

Ghea Panggabean

Ghea Panggabean is a textile heritage label based in Jakarta, started in 1980. Behind the label: Ghea Panggabean. It is known for jumputan tie-dye and Indonesian textiles in loose, bohemian shapes. Latest milestone on record (2020): Publishes Asian Bohemian Chic with Rizzoli.

By Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor · Facts checked 22 October 2026 · Editorial policy

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Quick facts

Ghea Panggabean at a glance

Behind the label: Ghea Panggabean
Based: Jakarta, Indonesia
Since: 1980
Focus: Textile heritage
Makes: Womenswear built on Indonesian textiles, under Ghea Fashion Studio
Trained: Lucie Clayton College, London (1976–78)
Instagram: @gheafashionstudio ↗

The person and the label

Who is behind Ghea Panggabean?

Born in Rotterdam in 1955, Ghea Panggabean studied at Lucie Clayton College in London and taught at the Chelsea Academy of Fashion before building a label around Indonesian textiles. The Jakarta Post describes her signature as jumputan tie-dye and traditional cloth in loose, bohemian shapes.

Timeline

Ghea Panggabean, dated

1980Starts her label; Jakarta Fashion Week marked her 30 years in fashion in 2010. Source ↗
1985Becomes a founding member of IPMI, the Indonesian fashion designers’ association. Source ↗
2020Publishes Asian Bohemian Chic with Rizzoli. Source ↗

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Sources

The Jakarta Post — Ghea Panggabean celebrates 40 years of fashion (1 November 2020) checked 22 October 2026
Jakarta Fashion Week — Ghea: 30 years in fashion (2010) checked 22 October 2026
Tatler Asia — Ghea Panggabean checked 22 October 2026

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Quick answers

Ghea Panggabean, answered

Who is behind Ghea Panggabean?: Ghea Panggabean. Ghea Panggabean is a textile heritage label based in Jakarta.
When was Ghea Panggabean founded?: 1980, according to the sources listed on this page.
What does Ghea Panggabean make?: Womenswear built on Indonesian textiles, under Ghea Fashion Studio. It is known for jumputan tie-dye and Indonesian textiles in loose, bohemian shapes.
Where did the designer of Ghea Panggabean train?: Lucie Clayton College, London (1976–78).