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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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From Whoopi Goldberg to Martha Stewart, celebrities are developing new cannabis ventures

In the wake of a host of cosmetics ventures, a growing number of celebrities are endorsing products containing CBD and other forms of cannabis in the United States.

5 years ago
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Cotton wipes, brushes: What are the alternatives for a more eco-friendly beauty routine?

Are you tired of regularly seeing your cosmetics singled out as being harmful to health and the environment? 

5 years ago
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Uniqlo’s AIRism masks to arrive in Indonesia on Sept. 21

Made of fabric used in its AIRism underwear line, Uniqlo's face masks will be available in Indonesia starting on Sept. 21.

5 years ago
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Backlash after gender reveal on Dubai tower

Social media stars in Dubai are facing an online backlash after staging what they billed as the "biggest baby gender reveal ever" on the world's tallest building in Dubai.

5 years ago
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San Francisco exodus as tech giants lean in to remote work in COVID-19 era

Tech workers who flocked to San Francisco to be near Google, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and other internet firms are moving to parts of the US where life is slower and the cost of living cheaper.

5 years ago
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Burj Khalifa lights up for grand gender reveal party

A couple took their gender reveal party to new heights with a light show on no less than the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

5 years ago
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Visionary UK designer Terence Conran dies at 88

British designer Terence Conran, whose Habitat chain brought high-end furniture and homeware to the high street in the Swinging Sixties, died on Saturday at the age of 88. 

5 years ago
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IKEA to open first second-hand store in Sweden

IKEA will open its first second-hand store selling refurbished furniture in Sweden later this year, the company said Friday, part of its effort to become a fully circular business by 2030.

5 years ago
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Tokopedia sees increase in sports equipment sales

Online marketplaces such as Tokopedia have seen an increase in sports equipment sales during the pandemic.

5 years ago
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Fancy watching a movie at the queen’s place?

Queen Elizabeth II will open the gates of her royal estate in Norfolk to movie buffs with wheels.

5 years ago
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COVID-19 restrictions give New York Fashion Week new look

New York Fashion Week will look a little different this season, with the typical seven-day parade of events stripped down to five days because of COVID-19 restrictions, with online runway shows, and smaller, socially distanced audiences.

5 years ago
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Milan Fashion Week makes cautious live return but major brands stay virtual

Milan Fashion Week is preparing a mix of live and virtual shows for its first edition since the coronavirus lockdown as designers and fashion houses seek to balance the buzz of the catwalk with precautions imposed by the global pandemic.

5 years ago
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Rare white diamond up for auction in Hong Kong

A flawless 102-carat oval diamond will head to auction on Oct. 5 in Hong Kong at Sotheby's

5 years ago
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Pharrell Williams wants to make your lunch break more eco-friendly

CDs are getting a new life after being recycled as reusable cutlery. That's Pharrell Williams' latest design project launched with German studio Pentatonic to reduce plastic waste. 

5 years ago
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Britain's Kim Jones named as designer by Fendi

British designer Kim Jones is to join Italian fashion house Fendi as its lead designer for womenswear while retaining his job as artistic director for Dior, Fendi announced on Wednesday.

5 years ago
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Women’s World Festival aims for empowerment during ‘new normal’

The Women's World Festival will be livestreamed on YouTube and Instagram on Sept. 12 and 13. 

5 years ago
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Tiffany sues LVMH for reneging on $16 billion deal as France steps in

Tiffany & Co sued LVMH after the French luxury goods giant told the US jeweler it could not complete a $16 billion deal to acquire it because of a French government request and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

5 years ago
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Here come the girls? UK club faces lawsuit over ban on women members

A businesswoman is set to launch legal action against one of the world's oldest private members' clubs as she argues its men-only membership rules breach British equality laws.

5 years ago
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'Swipe Night' goes international: Live interactive show to increase Tinder matches

Can a post-apocalyptic series help you start a conversation with potential lovers on Tinder?

5 years ago
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Going beyond awareness: Dahuni takes on cyberbullying via interactive platform

A new initiative under development is creating a platform that will arm social media users with the tactics and tools necessary to respond to negative comments; and in doing so, combat the online scourge of cyberbullying, one response at a time.

5 years ago
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Women-run businesses deserve morale boost

While many of the country's micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are owned by women, not all of them are growth-oriented.

5 years ago
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Home chefs get taste for business during pandemic

The ability to identify market opportunities and being technology-savvy are the keys.

5 years ago
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Record pub lockdown leaves rural Ireland high and dry

In the pubs of Dunmore in the west of Ireland, the Guinness glasses gather dust and the kegs are stacked dormant. Among the locals, a sober mood has taken hold.

5 years ago
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Israelis rejoice in weed from heaven

Cannabis rained from on high in Israel's liberal hub of Tel Aviv this week as legalization campaigners used a drone to airdrop bags of the drug, sparking delight on the ground.

5 years ago
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Italy's jet-set hit by 'Emerald Coast curse'

Fiercely opposing restrictions imposed by Rome after the coronavirus pandemic hit Italy, some of the country's super-rich including ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi have now fallen prey to the COVID-19 "curse of the Emerald Coast".

5 years ago
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H&M x Kangol: The '90s streetwear brand is back

Bucket hat fans will soon get a chance to discover H&M's new collaboration with Kangol, featuring '90s-style streetwear and accessories featuring the British brand's iconic kangaroo logo.

5 years ago
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Catwalk shows to return for London Fashion Week

The British Fashion Council on Friday announced the return of live catwalk shows at London Fashion Week, after holding its previous event online because of the coronavirus outbreak.

5 years ago
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South African pharmacy in racism row over black hair images

A leading South African retail pharmacy chain sparked a racism row on Friday after posting images on its website describing black hair as "dull" and white hair as "normal".

5 years ago
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More than half of young Americans live with parents

Just over half of young adult Americans live with their parents, an unprecedented proportion that is doubtless linked to the coronavirus but also reflects a deeper trend.

5 years ago
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New BBC boss says staff should not air their views on social media

The new boss of the BBC told staff they should not air their own political views on social media because they risked damaging the British broadcaster's reputation for impartiality.

5 years ago
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