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Fashion futures: Indonesian designers navigating an era of disruption

From social media’s double-edged reach to the rise of AI and an uneasy economy, Indonesian designers are learning to adapt, endure and redefine creativity in fashion’s most unpredictable moment.

2 weeks ago
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The Gramercy Phase 2 fulfil demands of modern and refined lifestyle

Jakarta’s affluent couples and individuals are increasingly drawn to exclusive landed homes that not only meet the needs of modern living but also enhance the quality of life they aspire to. ...

1 month ago
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Cockfighting livestreams thrive in Philippines despite ban and murders

Since the e-sabong ban was initiated, the country's telecoms commission has blocked more than 6,800 e-sabong websites. ...

2 months ago

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Vienna's famous Opera Ball falls victim to pandemic

The centerpiece of Vienna's famous winter ball season, the Opera Ball, will not take place because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bandung footwear brand recognized at MICAM Milano 2020

Along with nine other brands from around the world, Pijakbumi was recognized for its original design and for championing sustainability.

5 years ago
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New York's Times Square New Year's Eve celebration to go virtual

New York's Times Square will bid farewell to 2020 without the usual huddled masses jamming the streets on New Year's Eve.

5 years ago
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Unsexy selfies, huffy fashionistas as Milan opens

Getting a front-row seat to Milan's fashion week is harder than ever this year, with uninvited influencers and buyers nursing bruised egos as the shows start Wednesday under coronavirus restrictions.

5 years ago
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'Hardcore grandma': Aging fitness buff proves hit in China

At nearly 70, Chen Jifang is being held up as a shining example as China orders its vast population to get fit and lose the bulge.

5 years ago
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Patagonia calls out climate deniers with blunt message on label

Outdoor retailer Patagonia, known for championing environmental causes, has put it bluntly to voters in a label on a limited-edition pair of shorts.

5 years ago
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Longchamp goes hunting for Pokémon!

Thanks to French accessories brand Longchamp, Pokémon GO will be taking up residence in the French capital next month. 

5 years ago
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Kenzo partners with WWF to protect wild tigers

Kenzo this week unveiled a new men’s and womenswear collection in organic cotton with the big cat signature motif.

5 years ago
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Tinkerlust collaborates with local brands in sustainability campaign

Indonesian fashion marketplace Tinkerlust has launched its collaboration with 14 local brands under the campaign Local Heroes.

5 years ago
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Lockdown inspires Beckham, de la Morena at fashion week

Many people struggled with the coronavirus lockdown but for designers Victoria Beckham and Emilio de la Morena, showing at London Fashion Week on Monday, it was a source of inspiration.

5 years ago
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ANA, Pola Orbis to develop cosmetics for use in outer space by 2023

ANA Holdings Inc. has launched a joint project with cosmetics manufacturer Pola Orbis Holdings Inc. to develop the world's first-ever space-friendly cosmetics line by 2023.

5 years ago
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Farzaneh shows spirit of resistance at London Fashion Week

Young British designer Paria Farzaneh transported London Fashion Week to the English countryside on Sunday for a catwalk show inspired by the spirit of resistance.

5 years ago
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Japan newlyweds can receive up to 600,000 yen to start new life

Newly married couples can receive up to 600,000 yen (US$5,700) to cover their rent and other costs to start a new life from next April if they live in a municipality adopting Japan's newlywed support program, government sources said Sunday.

5 years ago
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China's rich seek bodyguards schooled in digital dark arts

At the "Genghis Security Academy", which bills itself as China's only dedicated bodyguard school, students learn that the threats to the country's newly-rich in the tech age are more likely to emerge from a hacker than a gunman.

5 years ago
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Shut UK nightclubs worry about not seeing light of day

Inside a former London newspaper printing factory turned nightclub, a roaming urban fox has replaced throngs of dancers shut out by the coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago
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Scaling up, French firm fashions fish skins for luxury market

A French company is collecting fish skins and turning them into leather for use in watch straps and wallets.

5 years ago
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Designer Bora Aksu presents pandemic-inspired collection at London Fashion Week

Turkish designer Bora Aksu said the coronavirus pandemic inspired his latest collection, which looks back over one hundred years to the Spanish flu pandemic and the end of World War One.

5 years ago
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Lacoste drops rappers amid sexual assault accusations

French clothing brand Lacoste has ended its collaboration with rappers Moha La Squale and Romeo Elvis, the company said Friday after both men were accused of sexual assault.

5 years ago
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Japan's tallest skyscraper 'Torch Tower' to be built in Tokyo

Japan's tallest skyscraper around 390 meters high, which is scheduled to be built in front of Tokyo Station in fiscal 2027, will be named "Torch Tower," its developer Mitsubishi Estate Co. said Thursday.

5 years ago
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Revival Fashion Festival gets fashion festivities rolling

With the clock counting down to the usual opening date of the annual Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) fashion bonanza, designers and labels are taking to the virtual stage to get fashion festivities rolling during the pandemic.  

5 years ago
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Viral event: London Fashion Week opens with online focus

London Fashion Week kicks off on Thursday with a livestreamed show from Burberry but without the hordes of industry insiders, A-listers and journalists who usually flock to it from around the world.

5 years ago
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Would you meditate with Gisele Bundchen?

A fervent yoga enthusiast, the Brazilian celebrity is now bringing her expertise in the area to fans in quest of well-being by providing a simple introduction to meditation through a partnership with the Insight Timer application.

5 years ago
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Lego intensifies search for sustainable bricks

Danish toymaker Lego said it would invest $400 million over the next three years to step up efforts to produce its colorful bricks using sustainable materials instead of oil-based plastic.

5 years ago
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Welcome to the jungle: Plants overrun Chinese apartment blocks

An experimental green housing project in a Chinese megacity promised prospective residents life in a "vertical forest", with manicured gardens on every balcony.

5 years ago
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Amazon makes new upscale move with 'Luxury Stores'

Amazon unveiled plans for a new online luxury "shopping experience" that will seek to connect well-heeled consumers and high-end brands.

5 years ago
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Constricting or constrictor? Man uses snake as face mask

Public transport bosses in northwest England clarified the rules on face coverings after a bus passenger was spotted with a snake around his neck and mouth.

5 years ago
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Umma app launches Muslim e-learning platform uClass

uClass aims to give an opportunity for umma users to study various topics on Islam and the daily lifestyle.

5 years ago
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Eggs, cream and sugar: The ingredients of your new beauty routine

While eggs, sugar and nuts evoke homebaked goodies, they are also synonymous with natural cosmetic recipes. 

5 years ago
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Want to watch a runway show from the front row? Check out TikTok

Now another approach to the catwalk has opened up with video-sharing application TikTok, which is partnering with designers and labels to offer 100 percent fashion content to its 800 million monthly active users.

5 years ago
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Disney, Google, Microsoft back trans rights amid fierce British debate

Dozens of organizations weighed into a fierce debate over transgender rights in Britain, writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask him to support making it easier for people to legally change gender.

5 years ago
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