To develop a
business, a strong
and solid teamwork
is needed, interrelated
so that it becomes
a formidable force

SUSAN BUDIHARDJO

Susan Budiharjo is widely known as one of the generation of senior fashion designer in Indonesia, and her deep passion for the fashion world has led her to establish Lembaga Pengajaran Tata Busana Susan Budiharjo in 1980. Since then, the school has created a growing number of talented young designers like Sebastian Gunawan, Eddy Betty, Andrian Gan, Irsan, Didi Budiarjo, Denny Wirawan and many more. All of them have been responsible in shaping the great fashion industry in Indonesia today.

Many of the also holding prestigious positions as fashion designer, merchandisers, top stylish, and other exciting professions.

Fashion world is growing at an exponential rate, therefore the mission of Lembaga Pengajaran Tata Busana Susan Budiharjo is to prepare the new generation to make their mark in the global fashion world, especially in Indonesia

“Prepare the new
generation to make their
mark in the global fashion
world, especially in
Indonesia”

MISSION

01

To provide high-quality and effective curriculum that balances creative design with technical expertise

02

To cultivate strong industry connections, offering students real-world experience through collaborations, internships, and networking opportunities

03

To develop a global mindset in students, blending local cultural heritage with international fashion trend

1980s
Founded Lembaga Pengajaran Tata Busana (LPTB) Susan Budihardjo in Jakarta, establishing a leading fashion education institution in Indonesia.
1990s
Operated four campuses across Indonesia: Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, and Bali, making fashion education more accessible to a broader audience
2000s
The school produced notable alumni, including designers such as Sebastian Gunawan, Eddy Betty, Andrian Gan, Irsan, Didi Budiardjo, and Denny Wirawan, who significantly influenced the Indonesian fashion industry.
2013
LPTB Susan Budihardjo formed the Number 1 by LPTB Susan Budihardjo label, providing opportunities for alumni to be creative and collaborate on fashion projects. LPTB Susan Budihardjo formed the Number 1 by LPTB Susan Budihardjo label, providing opportunities for alumni to be creative and collaborate on fashion projects.
2025
Rebranding to Susan Budihardjo Fashion Forward Institute: Marked a new chapter with a modernized approach, positioning the institution as a leader in innovative, future-focused fashion education.

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