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Itang Yunasz Takes Tenun Sumba to the Runway
Designer Itang Yunasz says he couldn’t bring himself to cut up the Sumban textiles he bought, and instead used them as inspiration and a point of departure. (Photo courtesy of Jakarta Fashion Week...
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Thai Designers Set to Make Their Mark on Jakarta’s Fashion Scene
Disaya and Tu’i are among the high-end Thai brands to showcase their designs in Grand Indonesia Shopping Town’s Central Department Store. (Photos courtesy of Image.net, Disata and Tu’i) Next week...
View ArticleA Future in Second-Hand Chic
There is no denying that Indonesian urbanites are increasingly adopting global pop-culture rituals. Some of these — like house parties, hobbyist collections and eclectic fashion — are more apparent and...
View ArticleUgandan Designers Seek Cut of Africa Fashion Market
Kampala. Mention African style and the fashion crowd thinks Lagos, or Johannesburg. But Uganda’s emerging designers — using a mix of local craft and global savvy — are hoping to give them a run for...
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In Indonesian Fashion Industry, Uniform Design is Anything But
As the Indonesian uniform industry grows in profitability and prestige, young design school graduates are increasingly considering the option. (JG Photos/Sylviana Hamdani) There are many different...
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Copper Orange Is the New Teal
Dulux took the runways of Jakarta Fashion Week in October to unveil its 2015 Color of the Year, copper orange, through Dulux Presents Indonesia Fashion Forward. (Photos courtesy of Feminagroup )...
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Bateeq Brings New Allure to Traditional Batik Motifs
Models on the runway at the Bateeq fashion show during Jakarta Fashion Week 2015 at Senayan City, Jakarta last month. (Femina Photos/Irvan Arryawan) Batik has become an ongoing phenomenon in Indonesia....
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Versatile Office Fashion for the Urban Festive Season
The ‘City of Style’ collection from office wear label The Executive and streetwear brand ISIS. (Photos courtesy of Dennie Ramon/Feminagroup) The festive season is upon us again, which means it’s time...
View ArticleVictoria’s Secret ‘Angels’ Strut in London
Top models wearing gold wings and diamond-encrusted bras strutted the London catwalk on Tuesday in the first Victoria’s Secret annual lingerie show to be held in the British capital. The event was...
View ArticleImpromptu Style at the Click of a Button
Established in 2011, Impromptu is an online store focused on women’s clothing with modern cuts and a vintage twist. As its name not so subtly suggests, Impromptu aims to offer stylish fashion pieces...
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A Simpler Update by Obin: Kebaya 2.0
Models walk the runway to showcase designs by Obin during Jakarta Fashion Week 2014 on Oct. 25, 2013. (Feminagroup Photos/Dachri Megantara) Kebayas are known both for their simplicity and graceful...
View ArticlePuma Names Rihanna as Women’s Creative Director
Berlin. Germany’s Puma named pop star Rihanna as its women’s creative director on Tuesday, the latest move by a sportswear firm to tap into the booming market for female leisure gear. Puma said in a...
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Fashion Clearly a Cut Above for KLAR
Talita Natalia began developing the KLAR accessory range in 2013 before launching with great success in May this year. (Photos courtesy of KLAR) At only 20 years of age, Talita Natalia can already...
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At Its International Concept Stores, Uniqlo Embraces Local Elements
Boasting 12 floors of fashion, Uniqlo’s concept store in Tokyo’s Ginza district is the brand’s largest. (Photo courtesy of Uniqlo Indonesia) The Uniqlo store in the Ginza district’s main street Chuo...
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Uniqlo’s Fabric Sets Own Spring/Summer 2015 Trend
LeAnn Nealz, the chief creative for Uniqlo Global Design, says that the modern design and innovative fabrics reflect a contemporary way of life for the brand’s fans. (Photo courtesy of Uniqlo) In the...
View ArticleKeeping Up with Fashion Trends in 2015
New Year, New You. The old adage still rings true. Many of us feel it necessary to upgrade our looks for the upcoming new year. And yet, it doesn’t always mean we have to throw away all our old clothes...
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2015 Fashion Goes Fully Local
It’s the start of a new year, and for most of us that means resolutions to make (and eventually break, as in the inevitable desire to strive for that flat belly or eat less pizza). But whether your...
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After 16 Years, Arantxa Adi Flying High on Cloud No. 9
Designer Arantxa Adi says his goal is to any woman look beautiful in one of his exquisite dresses. (Photos courtesy of Arantxa Adi) Sexy and elegant. Those two words often stand side by side in fashion...
View ArticleFor New Label NES, Timeless Fabrics Always Fashionable
A selendang, also known as a stola, has been an integral part of the Indonesian traditional attire for ages. In the old days, women would usually throw a long selendang over one shoulder while they...
View ArticleGalliano Back in Fashion Among Critics After Anti-Semitic Tirade
London. Almost four years after being banished from the Paris fashion world over an anti-Semitic rant, designer John Galliano made his comeback in London for Maison Margiela on Monday to overwhelming...
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