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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.

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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. ...

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

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Prenup matter: A view of the Chrysler Building on Oct. 6, 2021 in New York City, the United States. The estranged wife of the Chrysler Building’s owner is entitled to over US$43 million under the terms of prenuptial agreements, a judge in London said on Monday.
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French wife of Chrysler Building billionaire owner entitled to £37 million under prenup

The estranged wife of the billionaire owner of New York's Chrysler Building is entitled to more than 37 million pounds (US$43 million) under the terms of prenuptial agreements, a judge in London said on Monday.

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All-rounder street artist: Adi Dharma, better known as Stereoflow, poses on 'Gelora Ragam', the floor mural he is painting on the sports fields at Taman Menteng, Central Jakarta. (Courtesy of Mahavisual)
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The color of music: How graffiti artist Stereoflow paints the town

Inspired by the sound of 1990s hip-hop, graffiti artist Stereoflow slowly turns the city into the vibrant colors of the music he loves.

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Don't be afraid: Domestic violence survivors, religious leaders and the National Commission on Violence Against Women (KOMNAS Perempuan) suggest women speak up if they ever experience domestic violence. (Pixabay/Tumisu)
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How public figures influence our view of domestic violence

The way public figures talk about domestic violence can lead to a normalization of it.

3 years ago
Sasa is launching the 'crazy-kind’ initiative to enhance the life quality and nutrition intake of Indonesian families.
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Be Crazy Kind for a more nutritious Indonesia

The Indonesian social media landscape is swept by a frenzy of influencers showing off their wealth in a gesture they call “flexing”.

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In this file photo taken on Aug. 18, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada.
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Trudeau to appear but not compete on Drag Race reality TV

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a guest appearance on reality TV show Drag Race, though some viewers may be disappointed he will not compete as one of the cross-dressing contestants.

3 years ago
Busy year: Yeri Afriani (bottom left) poses backstage at Jakarta Fashion Week 2023. (Jakarta Fashion Week/Courtesy of Yoseph Budiyanto)
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Calla the Label and the notion of ‘re-colorizing’ the fashion community

Calla the Label aims to reintroduce vibrant colors and loud patterns. With quirky designs, the young brand hopes to sustain itself and grow with intense community involvement.

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Hustle and Bustle: Has hustle culture lost its luster?

Work hard, and your efforts will be rewarded. At least, that’s what was promised anyway.

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Workers walk along the marina near the Katara Towers in the Qatari coastal city of Lusail on October 23, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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World Cup buzz includes drills, hammers as Qatar races to be ready

Cafes in Doha's West Bay district teemed with people anticipating the World Cup, but in the darkened streets outside workers collected debris from a just-finished 30-storey tower block.

3 years ago
Tragic loss: People on Wednesday pay their respects near the scene of a crowd crush that happened during Halloween festivities in Seoul on Oct 29.
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Trauma of South Korea Halloween party tragedy is pervasive, expert says

As South Korea mourns the deaths of more than 150 people in a Halloween party crush, many people—even those not directly involved—are dealing with trauma and a search for answers that has at times blamed the victims, a psychiatry expert says.

3 years ago
OnlyFans CEO Amrapali Gan speaks at the centre stage of the Europe's largest tech conference, the Web Summit, in Lisbon on November 2, 2022. The Web Summit will run until November 4, 2022.
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From XXX to cookery? Erotic site OnlyFans seeks to shift debate

"You can have adult content, you can have cooking content, that really depends on what creators are willing to share," OnlyFans CEO Amrapali Gan said during a tech conference in Lisbon.

3 years ago
Meat-free?: Pope Francis waves at the end of his weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on Oct. 26. United Kingdom researchers suggested on Tuesday that Pope Francis I encourage Catholics to return to no-meat Fridays to help reduce global carbon emissions.
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Catholics could help cut carbon with meat-free Fridays: Study

Pope Francis I could help reduce global carbon emissions by urging Catholics to return to not eating meat on Fridays, United Kingdom researchers said on Tuesday.

3 years ago
Luxury design: Mercedes-Maybach S-Class offers a first-class experience for passengers by gearing the best comfort from its suspension and road noise compensation.
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Mercedes-Maybach’s latest designs feature hand movement technology

With unmatched Mercedes-Benz User Experience technology, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and S-class offer customization to meet customers’ preferences.

3 years ago
Elegant look: A model presents a cropped jacket made of Balinese Songket, combined with a white Mandarin-collared shirt, shorts and a short train. (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)
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Designer Denny Wirawan celebrates 25th anniversary in fashion

Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan celebrates his career’s 25th anniversary and makes wishes for the future. 

3 years ago
Halloween’s horror: Rescue team and firefighters work at the scene where dozens of people were injured in a stampede during a Halloween festival in Seoul, on late Saturday.
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Factbox Some of the world's worst stampedes

At least 120 people were killed in a crush during a Halloween celebration in South Korea's capital Seoul late on Saturday. Here are details of some of the worst stampedes over the last three decades.

3 years ago
Taking the lead: (Clockwise from top left) CEO of Quest Motors Niko Questera, CEO of Jamban.id Rudy Wahyu Perdana, co-founder and chief business development officer of Binar Academy Dita Aisyah, CEO of Senormal Karaeng Adjie, CEO of Sun Eater Kukuh Rizal and co-CEO of Think.Web Anantya Van Bronckhorst talk challenges of leading a company to success with ethics in mind. (Personal collections/Combined by Hengky Wijaya)
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Six young CEOs talk reaching success without abandoning ethical leadership

Six young leaders from Indonesia's creative companies sat down for the first session of The Jakarta Post’s new video series TJP Roundtable to talk about the challenges of leading a company toward success while still adhering to norms and ethics.

3 years ago
Trending language: People in South Jakarta are well-known for code-switching between Indonesian and English. (Unsplash/Rendy Novantino)
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English, Jaksel style: Why some Indonesians jump between two languages

Many South Jakartans occasionally alternate their language between Indonesian and English. We try to find out why.

3 years ago
Cultural appropriation: Designer Ralph Lauren attends the New York City special screening of Western Stars at Metrograph on Oct. 16, 2019. The eponymously named United States fashion brand apologized on Friday after Mexican First Lady Beatriz Gutierrez tweeted that it had plagiarized the designs of indigenous communities.
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Ralph Lauren apologizes after Mexico’s First Lady accuses it of plagiarism

The United States fashion house Ralph Lauren apologized on Friday after Mexico’s First Lady accused it of plagiarizing indigenous designs and sought compensation for local communities.

3 years ago
Ritual showcase: Dancers perform the traditional kecak dance at Pura Luhur Uluwatu in Pecatu, Bali. (Unsplash/Mauro Fabio Cilurzo)
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Paradise renewed: How Bali is reinventing itself post-pandemic

As the Group of 20 Summit draws near, locals and tourists talk about what makes Bali even more special in 2022.

3 years ago
(Left to right) Tokopedia external communications senior lead Rizky Juanita Azuz, Heaven Lights head of PR and marketing Anastasia Gretti Schender and BLP Beauty founder and CMO Lizzie Parra pose at a Tokopedia event titled “Support Local Business Owners in Building a Business Equal to a World Class Brand”.
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Tokopedia helps local beauty and fashion brands go global

Statista has recorded that Indonesia’s revenue in the e-commerce sector is valued at US$62.59 billion, with the presence of websites such as Tokopedia, Lazada, Blibli and more.

3 years ago
Street artist: Adi Dharma, best known as Stereoflow, poses on the sports field he painted at Taman Menteng, Central Jakarta. (Courtesy of Mahavisual)
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Taman Menteng rejuvenated by local artist’s colorful murals

Taman Menteng gets a new look thanks to colorful murals by local graffiti artist Stereoflow.

3 years ago
Intense: Coffee liqueurs can be intense at times, but Arakbica introduces you to its complex flavors delicately. It is an eternally smooth and enjoyable ride. (Courtesy of Twalen Spirit)
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Five best arak Bali to drink

Over the past two years, the Balinese arak scene has exploded, resulting in new and innovative brands dishing up delectable liquors.

3 years ago
Viticulture Climatologist for vineyard and winery consultancy Vinescapes, Alistair Nesbitt, speak during an interview with journalists as he stands among the vines at the Gusbourne Estate, Appledore near Ashford, on September 28, 2022.
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English winemakers toast summer heatwaves

Climate change may be helping England's vineyards for now, but the fast pace of transition risks major planning difficulties

3 years ago
Coffee culture: Young entrepreneurs in Lampung establish their coffee businesses and empower local farmers. (Unsplash/Nathan Dumlao)
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Lampung coffee farmers dream of welfare and price independence

As coffee shops grow in trend, Lampung grows to embrace its coffee industry and local farmers.

3 years ago
Haute treats: Pastries are seen in a display case at Dogue, a restaurant for dogs, in San Francisco, California, the United States, on Wednesday.
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Haute-dog cuisine: US restaurant caters to canine gourmets

Does your dog like fine dining? Does your pooch like posh nosh? Then one United States eatery has just the thing.  

3 years ago
Didier Grande, tosses in the air one of the fan shemagh scarves, also known as ghutra or keffiyeh, that he designed with his business partner in the national colours of the 32 countries taking part in the World Cup tournament, inside their shop in the Qatari capital Doha, on September 27, 2022.
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Qatar hopes World Cup flying headdress will be 2022 vuvuzela

Qatar wants the 2022 World Cup mascot of a flying white headdress to symbolise football's showcase tournament, just as the noisy vuvuzela horn did when South Africa hosted it in 2010.

3 years ago
Not-to-be-missed: Pictured is 'Allegory of the Bubble' during the Jakarta Art Book Fair 2022, which is posted on Ticket To NOWHERE's Instagram account on Wednesday. (Instagram/Ticket to NOWHERE)
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All the good things: Oct. 6

The Jakarta Post offers outside-the-box recommendations on what to watch, read, listen to, visit and indulge in.

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Fashion out of a can: United States model Bella Hadid models a slip dress after being sprayed with Fabrican Spray-on fabric during the Coperni Spring-Summer 2023 fashion show, presented on Friday as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week in the French capital.
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Bella Hadid’s spray on dress: Paris fashion week highlights

From a spray-painted dress on Bella Hadid to a very muddy Kanye West and a surprise cameo by Cher, there were some viral moments at Paris Fashion Week, which concludes on Tuesday.

3 years ago
Food, not food?: While vendors and traders object to the ban issued by the Medan administration on selling dog meat for human consumption, many animal welfare groups welcome the new rule. (Unsplash/Jovin Kallis)
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'Dog day' controversy: Pets, not proteins

Traders and food vendors in Medan are concerned that a local policy prohibiting the sale of dog meat for human consumption will threaten their livelihoods, but animal welfare groups have welcomed the ban.

3 years ago
Thousand looks: A model wears an outfit to be presented at the IN2MOTIONFEST event which will take place on Oct. 5 to 9 at Jakarta Convention Center. IN2MOTIONFEST will present 1,256 looks by 163 Muslim fashion designers. (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)
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Indonesia gears up to be the qibla of Muslim fashion in 2024

Ministries, designers and other fashion stakeholders join forces to establish Indonesia as the center of Muslim clothing.

3 years ago
On your fingertip: In this digital age, romantic courtship may begin with a casual message sent to a prospective partner's social media. (Unsplash)
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‘From this to this’: The latest relationship goal in the digital era

Romantic courtship practices in the digital age may begin with a harmless message sent to a prospective partner’s social media inbox, followed by a consistent exchange of communication -- and finally, the most difficult choice of all, the decision to spend the rest of one’s life with someone.

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