From Airway Bills to Apparel: DHL and Machine56 Turn Logistics Into Style

• DHL Express partners cult label Machine56 to unveil first‑ever limited collection, “DHL × M56™/Studio Capsule Collection”, that turns logistics culture into wearable art

What happens when a global logistics icon meets a tech‑driven streetwear powerhouse? A new wave of wearable utility. DHL Express Indonesia teams up with Machine56 for a debut fashion collection that blends speed, precision, and cyber‑modern design into a capsule that feels straight out of the near future.

Born in Bandung and now internationally recognized, Machine56 is known for its encrypted typography and manga‑inspired cyber aesthetics. The limited collection is not just merchandise made for aesthetics alone, but also a cultural signal and a tribute to the unseen systems and real people who keep the world moving.

In this capsule, the brand channels its signature visual language into a vivid conversation with DHL’s unmistakable red‑and‑yellow identity. DHL’s airway bills, industrial codes, and logistical markings form the backbone of the designs—decoded, re‑layered, and elevated through Machine56’s meticulous typographic complexity. The result is a fusion that feels both engineered and expressive: jackets, pullovers, messenger bags, lanyards, and T‑shirts engineered for function, expression, and life in constant motion.

“At DHL, our work has always been about enabling movement. Through this collaboration, we show what’s possible when ideas and creativity truly exchange,” said Ahmad Mohamad, Senior Technical Advisor of DHL Express Indonesia.

“It shows that logistics and culture aren’t separate worlds, and innovation isn’t just about technology. When bold partnerships and local visionaries come together, the impact can resonate globally.”

For DHL Express Indonesia, this capsule marks a shift in how the brand connects with emerging audiences, young entrepreneurs, makers, creators, and global citizens who value both purpose and style.

“Machine56 embodies a type of Indonesian creativity that is disciplined, authentic, and globally competitive,” Ahmad added. “Supporting brands like Machine56 reflects our commitment to helping Indonesian businesses grow beyond borders, while showing the world the depth of Indonesian design.”

For Machine56, the collaboration hits closer to home.

“This partnership is more than a crossover—it represents a long journey that started in a small studio in Bandung,” said Rajaya Yogaswara, Founder and Creative Director of Machine56.

“We never built Machine56 to be labeled as ‘local’ or ‘global.’ We focused on staying honest to our visual language. Having a global brand like DHL recognize that is a powerful reminder that Indonesian creativity can stand tall internationally without compromise.”

“Working with DHL’s iconic visual system pushed us creatively. We treated their identity as a technical blueprint, then injected our own energy into it. That tension—between structure and expression—is where the collection came alive,” Yoga added.

“Global brands aren’t looking for those who follow trends—they’re looking for those rooted in identity.”

As the first Indonesian fashion brand to collaborate with DHL, Machine56 sees this moment as part of a larger movement for Indonesia’s creative scene on the global stage.

The DHL Express Indonesia × Machine56 capsule drops 6 February 2026, exclusively at www.machine56.com. Produced in limited quantities and shipped worldwide, the collection is not just about wearing a piece, it is about wearing intent, movement, and a new Indonesian narrative.