Current Obsession: Ranita Angkosubroto

Indonesia Tatler features the year’s Most Stylish Lady, Ranita Angkosubroto, in a lavish fashion spread showcasing her different facets.

When informed that this 27 Dresses-inspired photo shoot was an attempt to present her in a variety of ensembles that defy her usual classic and elegant look, Ranita replied with a swift, “Oh cool, I’ve never done anything like that before. I’m up for anything!” True enough, on the day of the shoot, she arrived early wearing a classy wrap-dress with nothing more than a drop of tinted moisturizer on her face. The shoot took place on a Saturday morning but she appeared energized and ready to go. Ranita names Marchesa, Monique Lhuillier and Herve Leger as her favourite labels but when her eyes caught sight of Sebastian Gunawan’s ethereal white shift dress, she was absolutely taken “This is beautiful! I have to wear this,” she exclaimed, brimming with excitement.

Her preference towards chic, womanly silhouettes is evident but she was also completely unfazed by Marni’s structure and Jean Paul Gaultier’s daring details – showcasing a level of confidence that belies her age. It’s not mere frivolity or lack of thought that seems to drive her daredevil side but rather a solid combination of intelligence and strong sense of self. “I believe that one should understand and be aware of all the implications and consequences of their choices and decisions, hence one should have no regret.” After all, Ranita did graduate from UCLA as Summa Cum Laude. Not only that, she completed her B.A in Business Economics in just two years! One may wonder how she managed to do so much in such little time but the two people she names as her greatest inspirations prove that doing too much is not such an impossible feat, “I admire Warren Buffett for his innate sense of business and investment choices but Angelina Jolie is proof that a woman is capable and that she can be successful in balancing all aspects of her family, career as well as humanitarian efforts.”

In spite of her outstanding achievements, there are no airs about this 25-year-old real estate extraordinaire (Ranita is currently developing a new apartment building called 1@CikDitiro). She is warm, outgoing and quite the athlete. One of the shots required her to climb and stand on a tree branch, a challenge she completed in exactly three seconds flat. Posing atop a five-foot pillar? She was up for that too. Not once did she utter a word of complaint. On the contrary, she was efficient and extremely disciplined. She motivated the crew to complete at least three shots before lunch break. She is also extremely candid, “One thing that people don’t know about me is that I like to watch melodramatic Korean dramas and listen to sappy love songs with a box of Kleenex tissue next to me.” Not something you’d expect from such a driven young woman yet refreshing and reflective of her multi-dimensional personality. If not mesmerized by Korean dramas, Ranita lists reading, surfing the net, watching movies, shopping, dining and trying out new restaurants as some of her many hobbies.At the end of the shoot, after 10 outfit changes and countless hours on the make-up table, Ranita still remained her energetic and cheerful self, complimenting and thanking everyone for their hard work. Next on her schedule? A fun night out with friends, “I believe you should cherish every moment with your loved-ones as life passes in the blink of an eye.”

Text courtesy of Indonesia Tatler, photos courtesy of Eric Chang/Indonesia Tatler