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Glimpse of Italy: Two visitors are drawn in by Valerio Corzani’s photographs at the Geometria dell’Incanto: Frammenti di Bellezza Italiana exhibition at IIC Jakarta.
Glimpse of Italy: Two visitors are drawn in by Valerio Corzani’s photographs at the Geometria dell’Incanto: Frammenti di Bellezza Italiana exhibition at IIC Jakarta.
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‘Geometria dell'Incanto’: A poetic glimpse of Italy through the lens

The exhibition showcases 43 photographs taken between 2016 and 2024 across 20 Italian regions by Valerio Corzani, and is open to the public until May 16 at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) Jakarta.

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'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers

Looksmaxxing influencers -- part of an online ecosystem dubbed the "manosphere" -- have surged in popularity across social media, capitalizing on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women.

1 week ago
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Local firm JumpStart releases smart coffee machine with a designer's touch

The special edition came with a premium leather sleeve featuring a monogram of letters “H” and “N,” inspired by the initials of Hian Tjen and NOD.

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Lampung coffee farmers dream of welfare and price independence

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All the good things: Oct. 6

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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.

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‘From this to this’: The latest relationship goal in the digital era

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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.

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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.

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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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‘Madness and humor’ as Paris Fashion Week opens with Gaultier protégé

Paris Fashion Week launched on Monday with a protégé of Jean Paul Gaultier bringing light-hearted vibes to the catwalk, while the luxury world awaits the French debut of Victoria Beckham.

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The Colours of Indonesia highlights tips and tricks for a home sweet home

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Prada plays with contrasts at Milan Fashion Week show

Simplicity and contrasts were the main themes at the Prada catwalk show in Milan on Thursday, with the Italian luxury label stripping off "unnecessary complication" in its latest womenswear collection.

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Structural murder: Transphobia in Indonesia remains a threat to transgender people's lives

The death of a Peruvian transgender tourist in Bali would indicate that transgender individuals' lives here are still imperiled due to the government's treatment of the community.

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Indonesian model Shahnaz Indira makes debut at London Fashion Week

The model took to the Simone Rocha runway during London Fashion Week.

2 years ago
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Student uses crocodile as a weapon during mass street fight

In a rare incident, teenage brawl perpetrators in East Jakarta tried to use a crocodile to fight.

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All the good things: Sept. 21

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

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Wedding rings grows in popularity amongst non-Christians in Indonesia

Despite being a Muslim-majority country, Indonesia has embraced the culture of exchanging rings during weddings and engagements for quite some time.

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Thailand welcomes tourists with halal food and nature-friendly activities

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‘Fully booked’: Luxury tourists arrange ‘revenge travel’ as pandemic subsides

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'French Spiderman' climbs Paris skyscraper to mark turning 60

Alain Robert, the free climber dubbed the "French Spiderman", scaled a 48-story skyscraper in Paris on Saturday, fulfilling a goal he had set for himself once he reached the age of 60.

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Lebanese woman robs bank to pay for sister’s cancer treatment

A woman held up a Beirut bank on Wednesday with a toy gun and walked out with thousands of dollars to pay for her ill sister’s cancer treatment, in a desperate heist that has been cheered by many in crisis-hit Lebanon.

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Self-reward staycation: Recharging at Four Seasons Jimbaran

Join a Balinese cleansing ritual at a local temple, have a hair makeover and feel renewed at Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay.

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Michael Kors mixes urban sensible with resort ease for spring/summer 2023

Designer Michael Kors brought resort chic to the city at New York Fashion Week, in a versatile collection inspired by his post-pandemic travel binge.

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Television’s A-listers ooze glamor on Emmys red carpet

Hollywood stars arrive at the 74th Primetime Emmys with dazzling dresses and tuxedos.

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Zhou Changchang likes to spend his spare time cruising along the streets of China's capital with his cycling club friends, on his Tiffany Blue bicycle made by the British company Brompton.

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Japan liquor businesses turn to non-alcoholic drinks to attract Gen Z

Bucking the age-old stereotype of hard-drinking college students, Manaka Okamoto considers the next day's schedule before cracking open an alcoholic beverage.

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Smoke and mirrors: How big tobacco companies hide cigarette ads in plain sight - pt. 1

Using social media and influencers, cigarette companies have found an effective way to hawk their products without obviously advertising. This is the first part of a two-part story.

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