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Lebaran 2026 style: Earth tones, ‘beskap’ and layered looks
This year's Idul Fitri fashion is leaning toward looser, layered silhouettes with a contemporary touch and statement details as consumers look for wearable styles that last beyond the holiday.
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Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’
As screen time rises worldwide, some Indonesians are choosing a calmer relationship with their phones, embracing the “joy of missing out” to reclaim focus, presence and balance in daily life. ...
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Balancing the blaze at home: Blue in the year of fire horse
With the Lunar New Year overlapping Ramadan, homeowners look to the water element, expressed in shades of blue, to temper heightened fire energy and invite harmony into domestic spaces. ...
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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”.
3 years ago
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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
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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.
3 years ago
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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.
3 years ago
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
3 years ago
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
3 years ago
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Tunisian tattoo artist revives Berber designs for new generation
Tunisian tattoo artist Manel Mahdouani is reviving traditional Berber designs that had long been considered unfashionable but are now gaining in popularity among a hip new generation.
3 years ago
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The new wave of Indonesian craft beer
Indonesian craft beer is on the rise, with local breweries producing unique, high-quality beer despite the difficulty of obtaining an alcohol production permit.
3 years ago
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Demand for queen’s favorite corgi dogs hits new high after her death
Prices for corgis, the dogs beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II, have doubled to new highs since the monarch's funeral last week, the United Kingdom's largest pet marketplace said on Monday.
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- Lebaran 2026 style: Earth tones, ‘beskap’ and layered looks
- Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff
- Palestinian actor says he can't attend Oscars because of US travel ban
- Indonesian pop singer Vidi Aldiano dies after battle with kidney cancer
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