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‘Pintu’ opens a new runway between France and Indonesia

Through residencies and collaborations, designers are transforming cultural exchange into contemporary collections.

3 weeks ago
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More than love: The real costs of owning a dog

Owners, shelter workers and foster volunteers say responsible pet ownership takes more than love, while social media is helping some dogs pay their own way. ...

2 months ago
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A seat at a plastic table: Sungai Watch innovates sustainable design

The environmental group's river cleanup efforts are feeding a growing circular design movement, turning discarded plastic into furniture while pushing for systemic action on waste management. ...

2 months ago

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Murdoch's Fox unveils global streaming for news channels

Rupert Murdoch's Fox Corp said Tuesday it was launching a stand-alone streaming service for its news and business channels that would be available in 20 countries by year's end.

6 years ago
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Massive online open courses see exponential growth during COVID-19 pandemic

Massive open online classes, or MOOCs, have seen a surge in enrollments since March.

6 years ago
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International student shares anxiety over post-college life during pandemic

As classes continue being fully remote for the upcoming fall semester, I wonder if my last few months in college will be followed by unemployment, as so many of my peers who graduated earlier have experienced.

6 years ago
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Party's over: Mountain rave riles remote French region

An illegal outdoor rave party that drew thousands to a remote mountain plateau in defiance of coronavirus social distancing rules has sparked fury in France's least populated region.

6 years ago
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Are eco-friendly men more desirable as mates?

A study published earlier this year shows that men who are concerned about ecology may be more attractive to women looking for a long-term relationship.

6 years ago
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Tokyo department stores push yukata as online pandemic party attire

Colorful kimono are synonymous with Tokyo summer celebrations but anti-coronavirus measures have put social gatherings off-limits and led struggling department stores to push the traditional Japanese outfits as a way to make a virtual fashion statement.

6 years ago
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Defying virus, thousands of motorcyclists flood into small US town

Shrugging off the five million coronavirus cases now tallied on US soil, thousands of motorcyclists are converging this weekend on a small South Dakota town for what is billed as the biggest cycle gathering in the world.

6 years ago
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Supercars and champagne: Bangkok's rich purr through pandemic

Thailand is home to the ninth most billionaires anywhere, according to the China-based Hurun Report's Global Rich List 2020.

6 years ago
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Virgil Abloh and Alex Israel design face masks for MOCA

As museums around the world continue to contend with the economic realities of the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is offering artist-designed face coverings to support its program.

6 years ago
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LA parties head for the Hollywood Hills as mayor vows crackdown

With Los Angeles nightclubs closed, party promoters have turned to mansions in the Hollywood Hills to throw lavish, raucous and sometimes deadly gatherings that have enraged neighbors and local officials.

6 years ago
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Seeking eco-friendly beachwear? Try flip-flops made of algae

Scientists in California have devised a new way for sunseekers to care for the environment when they hit the beach – biodegradable flip-flops made from algae.

6 years ago
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Vietnam cat cafe offers purr-fect pick-me-up for rescued felines

If your idea of the purr-fect day is spending it curled up with convalescent rescue cats and a coffee, then one cafe in Vietnam has you covered.

6 years ago
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List of Independence Day deals to check out

Indonesia 75th Independence Day on Aug. 17 will see various brands and restaurants offering discounts and promotions.

6 years ago
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Makeover: UK fashion bible Vogue turns serious for September

Misan Harriman hopes to encourage employers to cast the recruitment net more widely with his "Vogue" cover portrait of influential Black activists in place of the usual pouting stars.

6 years ago
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Paris raves draw crowds as virus shutters nightclubs

Unauthorized rave parties, long a fringe pastime with a hardcore techno following, have found a new fan base among young people in Paris denied a dance floor by the coronavirus outbreak.

6 years ago
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Ines de la Fressange is bringing the '70s to Uniqlo

The 1970s' most-loved garments will, more than ever, be in style this fall with the new collection from Ines de la Fressange for Uniqlo. 

6 years ago
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Paid advertisement controversy rattles Korean YouTube industry

The criticism concerning YouTubers failing to provide sufficient information about paid advertisements was first raised after a local news outlet accused celebrities like fashion stylist Han Hye-yeon and singer Kang Min-kyung of misleading viewers. 

6 years ago
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Coffee in the new normal era: The end of coffee shops?

For Indonesians, coffee has always been more than just a simple caffeine-kick. Sipping coffee is a social ritual meant to be shared on the table with family and friends.

6 years ago
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Hair scavenged from Nairobi dump ends up in salon amid COVID-19 pandemic

The pandemic means fewer clients with less money and a hairstylist is cutting down on costs by cleaning and reselling hair from the dumpsite.

6 years ago
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D'oh! The Simpsons are in style with Vans

Vans is bringing out a line of ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories evoking one of the most famous families on the planet. 

6 years ago
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Would you buy the most haunted manor in Ireland?

This historic manor has been designated the most haunted house in Ireland. 

6 years ago
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Cottagecore, the new lifestyle aesthetic that could dethrone hygge

The cottagecore aesthetic is now poised to overtake hygge as the biggest lifestyle trend of the post-coronavirus era.

6 years ago
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Amid pandemic, mopeds have a moment in car-loving US

Scooters are now becoming a common sight in car-loving America as commuters shun public transport because of the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago
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Trim for Eid: Qatar barbers and salons reopen

Doha residents flocked for haircuts Thursday as hairdressers reopened having closed in March to contain coronavirus in Qatar, a nation beset by one of the world's highest declared per capita infection rates.

6 years ago
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Taiwan grandparents become Instagram stars modelling abandoned clothes

Taiwan's trendiest couple these days are neither young celebrities nor teen influencers -- they are an octogenarian duo who run a mom-and-pop laundry service and have become an online sensation by modelling abandoned clothes.

6 years ago
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Portuguese magazine apologizes for calling Dutch princess 'plus-size' on cover

Social media users slammed the magazine, calling the headline 'dangerous' and 'shameful'.

6 years ago
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Hole in none: How screen golf got serious in South Korea

The popularity is driven by accessibility: traditional golf is a hugely successful spectator sport in South Korea, which is a global powerhouse in the women's game, providing eight of the current world top 20.

6 years ago
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What it means to be 27 and (trying to) survive a pandemic

In a few months, I went from questioning the meaning of life to scrambling down to retain a sense of security.

6 years ago
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Osaka to ask citizens to avoid drinking in groups of 5 or more

The Osaka prefectural government on Tuesday decided to request its citizens to refrain from drinking in groups of five or more people as the area has been seeing a significant uptick in novel coronavirus infections, with nightlife districts accounting for about 30 percent of new cases in July.

6 years ago
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Dior joins UNESCO's initiative to mentor 100 female students

French luxury goods company Dior has joined hands with UNESCO to help provide education opportunities for 100 "most disadvantaged female students".

6 years ago
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