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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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Coty in talks to collaborate with Kim Kardashian for cosmetics line

Coty Inc is in talks with reality TV star Kim Kardashian West over a potential collaboration for a beauty line.

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Chef offers free baking class for single mothers, wives of unemployed husbands

Pâtisserie chef Risa Andithia is offering a free baking class for wives whose husbands have been laid off.

5 years ago
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China, Singapore rank high in top 100 Asian universities: Survey

Chinese and Singaporean universities occupy the highest spots in a ranking of Asia's top 100 universities, a global survey showed Wednesday.

5 years ago
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UGM is Indonesia's best university of 2020, says uniRank

Behind UGM are the University of Indonesia (UI) in Depok, West Java and Pendidikan Indonesia University (UPI) in Bandung, West Java in second and third position, respectively.

5 years ago
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TikTok has its Arab Spring moment as teen activism overtakes dance moves

Taylor Cassidy is among the millions of users who are helping to turn the go-to destination for short-form viral music videos and pranks into a first stop for youth activism as protests against police brutality spread across America.

5 years ago
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Five sustainably made sneakers for eco-friendly enthusiasts

Rising awareness of the importance of sustainability has led to footwear companies releasing collections with a lower carbon footprint and recyclable materials.

5 years ago
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LGBT+ dating apps ditch ethnicity filters to fight racism amid US protests

Gay dating apps are scrambling to remove ethnicity filters in a bid to tackle racism, as violent protests over the killing of a black man in police custody rocked the United States for a second week.

5 years ago
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H&M closes US stores amid protests, says it stands behind black community

H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said on Tuesday it had temporarily closed 95 of its stores in the United States because of the violent protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody.

5 years ago
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Vans, National Geographic introduce nature-themed sneakers

Vans and National Geographic have joined forces to create a new collection of sneakers.

5 years ago
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Louis Vuitton designer apologizes for comments on US protests

Virgil Abloh, the designer for Louis Vuitton's menswear collections and founder of streetwear label Off-White, has apologized after being criticized for chastising looting by US protesters.

5 years ago
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Paris cafes to get extra terrace space as lockdown eases

Restaurants, cafes and bars in Paris will be able to put more tables outside when they reopen Tuesday after two months of lockdown, allowing them to serve more clients even as their inside dining rooms must remain closed.

5 years ago
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Love at first sight: Pandemic accelerates courtship, wedding

"You can take off your mask and kiss the bride," the priest said, as a septuagenarian US couple who spent the pandemic lockdown together after a single date married on Thursday.

5 years ago
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Sotheby's New York spring sales set for London, without an audience

Sotheby's big spring auctions, which generate billions of dollars in sales, will be held remotely and without an audience this year because of coronavirus.

5 years ago
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Going viral: The dark online gags soothing youthful angst

Climate change, debt, mental health struggles and now the coronavirus: life is no laughing matter. But for under-30s the best way to stay sane is often to wisecrack.

5 years ago
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Could copying your friends help you achieve your goals?

New American research has found that copying friends’ successful methods for working out could encourage people to work out more themselves and achieve their fitness goals.

5 years ago
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Changes in architectural design inevitable in post-COVID-19 era

The post-COVID-19 era is looming, bringing changes to what people considered normal. As the world deals with this highly contagious disease and prepares for other viruses in the future, interior design experts imagine new layout models and architectural changes to minimize the spread of disease.

5 years ago
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Romanian cobbler keeps people apart with size 75 shoes

Soon after a two-month lockdown to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus eased in Romania in mid-May, Grigore Lup, a Romanian shoemaker from the Transylvanian city of Cluj, noticed people were not respecting the rules of social distancing.

5 years ago
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Japanese bathhouses awash with post-lockdown customers

Masazumi Kato sighed deeply as he lowered himself into a tub at a public bathhouse in a Tokyo suburb, enjoying a return to a Japanese tradition largely off-limits during the city's coronavirus lockdown.

5 years ago
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Online fashion retailer Zalora launches toy collections

Zalora offers various types of toys in its collections, including figurines, cushions, bicycles and dolls. 

5 years ago
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Without tourists, Europe's luxury shops struggle to reopen in style

Tourists make up 35 percent to 55 percent of luxury brands' European sales.

5 years ago
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No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: Welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.

5 years ago
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Crucible: The science behind why watching others playing video games has become so popular

It is easy to understand why it is fun to battle your way across fictional lands but a bit confusing why so many people enjoy watching someone else do it. However, the reasons they do are not so far removed from their own gameplay.

5 years ago
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Indonesian designers, brands make chic face masks for the fashion-forwards

Luckily for those who have concerns about appearance, a number of Indonesian designers, artists and labels have created chic face masks to keep their wearers healthy as well as fashionable.

5 years ago
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Why do women gain weight during menopause?

During menopause, hormonal changes can affect the way fat is distributed in the body, but aging is more likely to be the cause of any weight gain associated with menopause.

5 years ago
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Taking up a hobby may help stave off depression

Taking up a hobby could help reduce the risk of depression, according to new research.

5 years ago
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64 Jakarta shopping malls to reopen in early June

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has hinted that the city administration would not extend PSBB measures for a fourth time and that Jakartans should be ready to face a “new normal”. 

5 years ago
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Dancing with disinfectant: China's nightclubs back in the groove

Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable cups and masks have become part of the experience.

5 years ago
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Adidas shoes commemorating Canadian runner sell out fast

Replicas of vintage Adidas shoes worn by Canadian athlete and amputee Terry Fox sold out within an hour of going on sale Wednesday, his foundation said.

5 years ago
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Japan’s Uniqlo to make masks using underwear fabric

Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing, said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong demand for protective gear for the coronavirus.

5 years ago
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Toothpick maker releases button-pressing sticks amid virus fears

An Osaka Prefecture-based toothpick manufacturer has released a new product to help people reduce the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus through contact with surfaces -- wooden sticks for pressing buttons in elevators and other public places.

5 years ago
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