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12 April 2022 is the day the Sexual Violence Crime Bill is passed into law by the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia. The ratification of the law is the first step. We need to continue monitoring its implementation

Lately, the name Indra Kenz seemed to be everywhere. The 25-year-old content creator has been active on YouTube since 2019. It was not until he was named suspect that his name and case garnered nation-wide attention

During the 1990s, fashion forecasting rocked the apparel business. This was due to the immense cultural shifts as women were allowed to enter the workforce. They also give way to manufacturers and retailers to capitalise

Who doesn’t know memes? Wrapped in jokes, funny and distinctive words, even controversial, memes are a form of reproduction of existing works. Memes have developed into a political medium that can encapsulate criticism

It is coming, it is inevitable, and ignoring it is not a choice. We are talking about the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0. As history unfolded, we saw how the first industrial revolution introduced us to the steam engine

When we talk about the history of Indonesian modern art, we will never be able to separate it from the social and political turmoil that went along with it. The history of modern art in Indonesia may be somewhat more complicated

School, university and various certification courses have equipped graduates with the necessary hard skills. However, the development of soft skills has not always been prioritised, resulting in the discrepancy between expectation and reality in the workplace

What humankind wore in early civilisations would be very different from what we wear today. However, as an identity of a nation, a traditional attire will still have a cultural characteristic as part of cultural preservation

Some Indonesian brands claimed to be part of Paris Fashion Week clarified they staged shows during PFW. But the question is, can a party who is not affiliated with Paris Fashion Week use the term Paris Fashion Week?

The metaverse is considered capable of bringing massive profits to brands, but French luxury goods brand Hermès has a contradictory experience. This is a new problem in the world of the metaverse

To exist in the digital world, one has to cultivate a new image or a persona. The basic physical needs and physical requirements become obsolete in virtual reality. The construction of the new identity is not constrained by physical boundaries

How many Indonesian women artists do we know? What is the role of women artists in the Indonesian art scene? Curator Grace Samboh said that the problems of women artists in the history of art can be understood by taking out the word “artists”

In 2018, Colourpop collaborated with beauty influencer Kathleen Lights to produce a zodiac-themed eyeshadow palette. Dior in 2019 launched a zodiac jewelry collection along with accessories collection consisting of scarves, shoes and more

A survey that TFR conducted to 169 K-pop fans revealed that they have bought albums, concert tickets, official and unofficial merchandise, access to online events and premium contents, as well as products that K-pop idols use

Many top Indonesian celebrities, such as Ivan Gunawan and Roy Kiyoshi, are starting to collect spirit dolls. In fact, spirit dolls have been around for a long time; think Luk Thep which has existed since the 19th century

“TBL TBL TBL, Takut Banget Loh” is a short phrase that has been gaining popularity. The catchphrase is becoming a hot topic not because of its cuteness, but because of its copyright

Overall, across the globe, problem solving, the ability to work in a team and communication are considered to be the most important skills. There are other skills that are not transferred well from educational institutions to the workplace

The disappearance of physical and geographical boundaries and time restrictions in the digital world makes the NFT industry run relentlessly. The need to stay updated, encourage people in the industry to constantly stay online

The Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ) last Friday (17 December) expressed its concern about the performance of the head of the DKI Jakarta Culture Office, Iwan Henry Wardhana

Nearing the end of IdeaFest 2021 on 26 November, Twitter user @unmade_mad tweeted “Di Cancel tapi Desain diPake. Kalian pernah ngalamin juga ?” (Canceled, but your designs are used. Have you experienced something like this?)

One video uploaded on TikTok can have different copyright protections and copyright owners. There can be two copyright holders in one video. For example, the copyright owner for the video itself may be different from the copyright owner for the song

Not only changing RUU PKS to RUU TPKS, the lawmakers only acknowledged five types of sexual violence from the original nine types. This amendment raised not only questions, but also anxiety about the fate of victims of sexual violence

Allegations against Fabelio’s mismanagement began circulating on social media. The FOMO app was the first to share an anonymous tip from an alleged employee of the company. The tip said that the company hasn’t paid its employees since October.

Johnson, then 32, was one of the most famous athletes in the world and, at the time, the face of basketball. On that fateful November day, he also became the new face of HIV. HIV/AIDS was largely thought of as a “gay disease”

Putting aside K-pop stars’ impressive talents and great looks, have you ever thought about what are the reasons behind such success? What exactly makes K-pop this powerful?

Behind-the-scenes of broadway productions is actually a very intense process that is multilayered, which involves a lot of roles. Here, we would like to unfold each step of the process, from the pre-production to the stage performance

Initiated by a medical professional, Theatre Blues understood what the medical workforce needed to be able to perform better: comfort, the freedom to move and style

In Indonesia, as a form of theatrical performance, musical theatre is still in its infancy in terms of development in the local scene. Indonesian theatre experts noted that it only appeared and began to rise within the last decade

When a tweet about a start-up paying interns Rp100,000 a month with a Rp500,000 penalty if they resign went viral, Surabaya-based education media start-up Campuspedia found itself in hot water

Earlier this year, it was announced that IndonesiaKaya, through its Ruang Kreatif programme, would bring back Indonesia Menuju Broadway 2021. The programme was first introduced in 2019

All Stella Monica wanted was sharing her experience after receiving treatment at a beauty clinic, but now she has to undergo legal proceedings because she is sued for defamation

The inability to differentiate the meaning of both terms might lead to a business risk, especially in terms of identity and trademark building. However, the misunderstanding of both concepts are still common to be found within industry practitioners

A sandwich outlet even uses portraits and the name of South Korean actor Gong Yoo in its menu. This type of action is usually done by fans for entertainment purposes. However, it is different if the action is carried out by a brand

Back in 2014, Louis Vuitton released a $175,000 punching bag designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld, while Chanel in 2019 released $7,700 surfboards

Pseudonyms are not something new; throughout history, pseudonymity has been used to protect ideas. A more contemporary example is the Indonesian Twitter gossip account Lambe Turah

Bullying can happen in families, schools or workplaces, as well as online space. However, we would like to delve more into workplace bullying - a very common, yet less talked about occurrence

It all started with the authorities’ hunt for the artist behind the “Jokowi: 404 Not Found” mural. Next thing we know, the government is cracking down on “critical” murals

In Indonesia, the flag is viewed as sacred to the point that the country’s first president amended a whole set of laws to regulate its use. Actress Olivia Jensen received backlash after posting a video throwing the flag to the floor.

Performative behavior is an action taken specifically with an audience in mind, to elicit a response or reaction, while workaholism is the compulsion or the uncontrollable need to work incessantly

It is interesting to witness two characters originally known as the ‘baddies’ becoming so popular and generally loved by the public. What happened to the days of rooting for the hero and hating the villain?

Since its release, OnlyFans immediately attracted millions of users from various parts of the world. This includes creators from Indonesia. Alisa and Cyrene, for instance, have recently been actively uploading content on OnlyFans

An artwork does not simply manifest and be considered a form of fine art right after the artist created it. For it to be valuable enough to be traded, effort and time are needed

With the death of the physical distribution of music and more media available to use for advertising, does music still need album covers?

In this digital age, the roles of PR and marketing professionals have evolved, giving rise to the terms digital PR and digital marketing. Their roles have also become more intertwined that it is sometimes easy to mix them up

The idea of content and commerce was first hatched by Natalie Massenet two decades ago when she started luxury e-commerce site Net-a-Porter, which is known as the pioneer of editorial e-commerce

“It started from the question 'how much is your outfit?' I watched and liked on YouTube. But they mostly (review) foreign brands, so I wanted to try to make one because no one is yet to make 'how much is your local outfit.'

A regulation in EU law on data protection, defines personal data as “any information which are related to an identified or identifiable natural person.” This means that an individual’s personal data is more than just their ID or passwords.

Pegasus Spyware was reportedly used by an unidentified Mexican client on Cecilio Pineda Birto, a Mexican freelance journalist, weeks before his murder. Pegasus is a malware that infects Android and Apple devices

With the new and deadlier Delta variant and despite the implementation of above mentioned policies, Indonesia on 15 July reached its coronavirus peak with 56,757 daily cases

Indonesia even brings its own flavours, such as the dangdut girl group Trio Macan and nasyid or Islamic boy band Adam. Coboy, AB Three, JKT48 and Coboy Junior in recent years have scored hits and captured the hearts of many fans

While digital e-commerce platforms start to proliferate all around the world, the scale and growth rate of e-commerce in Asia really sets it apart from other parts of the globe

Hatched by telecommunication operator IM3 Ooredoo, Collabonation Series 3.0 in 2020 brought together seven musicians, namely Iga Massardi, Kunto Aji, Hindia, Petra Sihombing, Asteriska, Rendy Pandugo, dan Sal Priadi

Renovated historical facilities have managed to attract a growing number of customers, especially in urban areas such as Jakarta. This trend started around 2000

At a glance, it might seem like there is a wide gap between the fashion and the gaming industry. However, they unconventionally mix; they both explore often avant-garde ideas, escapism and allow for characterisation

In July 2021, Michele Di Pierro and his son, Marcello, the mastermind behind Supreme Italia, were sentenced to eight and three years in prison, respectively. They also have to pay $10.4 million in damages to the original Supreme

An example of internationally renowned brand that is still proudly artisanal would be the luxury brand Hermès. The fashion house values craftsmanship above all else

For some people, playing a game is a hobby, while for others, it is some sort of a safe escape from reality. The popularity of a game comes from none other than the people behind the screen. Game designer, illustrator and programmer are the three major forces who build a game

With the rise of social media, any misstep by a company or a celebrity - or any public figure for that matter - gets amplified and can really quickly turn into a PR nightmare. Social media also gave birth to cancel culture

Between March and April 2021, filmmakers, actress, actors and film crew throughout the country posted a short animation called Silenced: Mau Sampai Kapan? on their Instagram feed. The film discussed about the bleak reality behind the making of films: sexual harassment

Do you ever feel that our society and culture, including schools and work places, celebrate and are designed for people who are highly sociable and drawn to spotlight?

There is no specific style of Indonesian comic to this date. The styles vary and are often very distinctive from one another, which, in Ayoga’s opinion, is the special feature of Indonesian comic as a form of art.

There are many buildings that resemble architectural icons of other countries. China has the replica of various iconic buildings. Architectural works bearing resemblance of famous designs can also be found in Indonesia

One of the most important investment criteria is the story a brand offers, according to Christopher Angkasa. “We like brands that have a strong identity and community,” GDP’s Investment Partner Antonny Liem said

Style cannot be exclusively owned by anyone. Various cultures, behaviors and beliefs will cultivate visual identity. Both play a role in the way an artist creates and how they are manifested in the end result

Albeit the large pool of local direct-to-consumer DTC brands, large scale investment to them is unheard of. According to a survey conducted by TFR, 74% brand founders prefer to bootstrap their business

Sharing content on social media brings about a roller coaster of emotions. In Stella Monica's case however, the experience was rather unpleasant

Can you recount the time you read vintage Marvel comic books growing up, rooting for Wolverine or snickering at mischievous Spiderman’s commentaries?

The glittering world of cinema is like a double-edged sword that often inflicts unpleasant experience on child actors. There are numerous cases of economic exploitation towards child actors, such as those experienced by Misca Fortuna

Each costume and accessories worn by the actors on stage has their own meaning, intended to explain the characters and background of their wearer

Pantun deserves to be preserved, because it is the original form of oral poetry from the Nusantara culture. In fact, various regional areas in Indonesia have their own pantun with their local languages

Other than design and marketing, there are many other things to be taken into consideration in running a creativity-based company, such as financial management and capital

In the beginning of April, Shopee found itself in hot water when tweets alleging the e-commerce company reducing its drivers’ fee from Rp2,000 to Rp1,500 per package went viral

Akademi Fantasi Indonesia, popularly known as AFI, became Indosiar’s highest-rated talent search reality TV show in 2003. Aside from the excitement from the competition, AFI also took place in a very controlled environment

Like many other popular cultural aspects, fashion has become a tool to extend the people’s voice about social and political circumstances. During the Dutch colonial period, the Dutch controlled the way Indonesian people dressed

Not only companies in the energy sector, financial, health and other primary sectors, there are also many companies in the creative industry that have been listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI)

One of the cases that inflicted a deep wound on Indonesians was when reog Ponorogo was claimed by Malaysia in 2007 as one of its cultural heritages

Local SMEs are only responsible for 6%-7% of the products offered in online marketplaces. Imported products are still dominating the market. This leaves room for improvements

Most NFTs making headlines refer to an IPFS hash or a specific file. The metadata of the file links to a gateway URL or website address. It could pose two problems regarding the originality of the artwork

Despite the madness, NFT at this stage is still considered a proof of concept. The concept can be traced back to 2012 when Yoni Assia published a paper about bitcoin 2.X or Coloured Bitcoin

“The perception that jamu is bitter, pungent and too strong against our palate is a perspective we want to renew,” said Karya Ramu founders to The Finery Report. That is definitely one way jamu can make a comeback

Before we dive deeper into NFT, let’s go back to where it begins: the birth of bitcoin. It was all started in 2008 when Satoshi Nakamoto - a pseudonym - circulated a PDF file titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

The Job Creation Bill has been passed into law by the House of Representatives, but many are still demanding that the implementation of the law be postponed as the law is being challenged before the Constitutional Court

Streetwear is rumoured to have originated from the rise of punk in the 70s, with bands like Joy Division and The Ramones dominating the music scene

Nike Ardilla, singer, actress and teenage heartthrob in the 90s passed away at the height of her career in a car accident. The tragic car accident in 1995 prompted several conspiracy theories

One example of a successful fanfiction is Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Fifty Shades of Grey began as a fanfiction of the popular movie series Twilight

Have you ever thought about being one of the fictional characters you love so much? Dressing like them, talking like them, walking like them

Cosplay today has gone beyond “playing.” For some, it became a profession as they earn a part or most of their living by cosplaying their way to the top

In the past couple of months, Indonesian illustrator Ardneks received more than 20 reports from his friends that a crypto artist Twisted Vacancy is plagiarising his work

With conspiracy theories, whenever there is a ‘clue,’ people would mobilise to investigate it. At the same time, the search engine algorithms favour popularity, not accuracy

Revisions continue to be made to Omnibus Law on Job Creation, which was passed by the House of Representatives in October 2020

In Indonesia, there are three classifications of batik motifs, namely batik of the agrarian society, batik of the coastal society and batik of royal palace

The prevalence and the normalisation of hustle culture are fascinating. After all, it is not as though putting in more hours equals higher productivity

In the production stage, a piece of batik could take a very long time to finish, between one month and up to two years. Generally, the textile goes through six to eight steps

The way to preserve batik tradition is never an easy one. We shouldn’t stop only at the production stage, but take it further to secure data of the motifs

The road to preserving the tradition of batik, one of Indonesia’s intangible cultural heritage, is long and rocky. So far, Sobat Budaya managed to compile 1,542 batik motifs from most areas of the archipelago

Batik is a dyeing technique that is known worldwide and it is inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Last year, a man named Anam Khoirul made a banner that offers his paid service to be hired as a date for New Year. Three days later, he got 3,128 orders

Clothes can shape a character on screen. One of the best examples can be found in Euphoria. Rue Bennett, played by Zendaya, portrays how fashion can shape characters in film

The line between plagiarism and inspiration is hard to grasp the government and artists haven’t come into agreement to create clear guidelines

While the craze has brought billions for contact lenses market in those countries, it hasn’t fully captivated the Indonesian market according to beauty and wellness company Eyelovin

The eyes are indeed the window to the soul. With so much emphasis on eyes, it is no surprise that the pursuits to achieve the ‘ideal’ eye aesthetics have gotten increasingly popular over the years

The eye area is indeed the most prominent feature of the face. A small change in eyebrows, eyelid and eye shape can drastically transform the face.

In addition to business and financial terms, the startup industry also has many new terms.

Did you ever wonder what the terms EOD, Mom and AUM mean? Here are some of the basic terms in startup that we thought you should know

Indonesian illustrator Kathrin Honesta is no stranger to plagiarism. She once saw an art student in the UK submitted an embroidery work based on her illustration for a competition

Activism is when one takes vigorous action in campaigning for a certain cause. Activism may also take the form of peaceful protests, such as the Jakarta Women’s March that took place in April

Memes have now gone from a niche, somewhat underground form of casual humour to an everyday part of social interaction. The humour utilised in memes is of a particular kind

It goes without saying that buzzers only surface when there is an issue to buzz about. While influencer has a more neutral image, buzzer is often associated with negative things, such as hoaxes, manipulations and fake accounts.

Despite technological advancement and scientific findings, some of the customs in Indonesia are deeply rooted in superstitious beliefs - knocking before entering a place or not taking shower during Magrib prayer

Horror has always been the Indonesian film industry’s golden child when it comes to popularity. Horror sells, thriller thrills. The Indonesian public cannot seem to get enough of this genre

As COVID-19 wreaks 2020 havoc, the outlook for 2021 seems bleak even though the promise of vaccines reassures investors and business players

Surabayan-born and raised designer Peggy Hartanto has an impressive portfolio – being named in the "30 under 30: The Arts" list by Forbes Asia and having her clothes worn by celebrities such as Gwen Stefani and Gigi Hadid

Lulu Lutfi Labibi’s designs resonate with the wearers. Tied with emotional essence, his clothes convey a message of various feelings, a sober yet serene mood, mellow and melancholic.

Toton Januar infused his inner creativity and Indonesia’s rich culture into his designs and created his eponymous brand TOTON to pay homage to the Indonesian heritage

To find out more about this, we reached out to dr. Listya Paramita, Sp.KK, a dermatologist based in Yogyakarta who is actively vocal to fix the misconceptions about skin health and dermatology

Skincare has somehow been made so distanced from men that many of them appear to have no idea what to do with it. There might be a perspective that skincare would beautify your look.

“I declare myself an artist starting from 1954, because I only consider my national-scale work. Before, I was only a Bintang Pelajar (Student Star) who won local competitions,” shared Titiek Puspa, or ‘Eyang Titiek’

Like any other industries, technology caught up with thrifting and it found its way to online platforms. Online forums, such as Kaskus, were the spearhead, becoming a platform where people trade their second-hand items

A stan (noun) is defined as ‘an extremely or excessively enthusiastic and devoted fan,’ while stan as a verb means ‘to exhibit fandom to an extreme or excessive degree

Jakarta Fashion Week’s new format, timely held at the turn of the year, reminded us of why we need to continue

Earlier this year, a number of influencers, including Gisella Anastasia, were being investigated over endorsement deals with an alleged ticket platform that turned out to be a cover-up for an illegal carding operation

Before publishing images to free stock photo websites, it is best for the photographer or owner of the images to inform the subjects or models where they are going to distribute the pictures

The average transaction value is actually higher among Generation X (1965-1980) and Baby Boomers. Boomers have been shopping online more than we think.

Generally, sexual violence is covered in the Criminal Code. The Sexual Violence Bill is an ius constituendum or an aspired law. Therefore, the bill will only come to have legal force after it is passed into law.

As a marketing officer for Nipplets, Catherine has to be at the frontline to receive countless unwanted dick pics sent to Nipplets’ Instagram page @nipplets_official.

In 2019, a group of Indonesian filmmakers launched the ‘Sinematik Gak Harus Toxic’ (Cinematic Does Not Have To Be Toxic) campaign as a response to sexual violence cases that happened in the film community

Ever since Nipplets founder Ida Swasti launched Gthingsst, she constantly found her inbox filled with unsolicited pictures of genitals from random men.

Long before the internet existed, influencers were already there. Others might say that Josiah Wedgwood who created and gave a tea set to Queen Charlotte of England back in 1760 was also one of the first influencers ever.

One may argue that streaming is what lead to debatably the ‘downfall’ of the music industry. However, pointing the finger exclusively at the streaming industry is rather unfair. We have to look at the bigger picture

In DKI Jakarta’s 2016 gubernatorial election, Arie Kriting used his social media platforms to endorse Basuki Tjahaja Poernama (Ahok). Even Joe Biden used influencers to help him gain more votes

Unbeknownst to us, protection of intellectual property exists everywhere, touching every aspect of our lives. For example, the smartphone we use carries a various protection, ranging from design to brand, copyright and patent.

Fashion designers are creators, innovators and artists. Sometimes, fashion designer’s expression is deemed bizarre or absurd, especially on avant-garde collection.

In a 2014 interview with Time Magazine, the head of Swift’s previous label, Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Records, stated that Swift had only made $494,044 from having her whole discography streamed nationwide on the platform for 12 months.

According to Agustian, the decency (or indecency) of a truck painting depends on the person who commissions it. In his opinion, truck paintings don’t always have to contain social criticism or pornography.

What do Mark Zuckerberg, Eddie Redmayne and Christopher Nolan have in common? The three of them are partially colour blind and they are successful in their respective fields.

Bluesville Creative Director Direz told TFR that boosting revenue while preserving the environment and providing fair compensation to the employees is possible, but it involves giving up the desire for constant and rapid growth.

Some brands, such as Barbie and Cadbury, have gone so far as to trademark their defining shades. However, no brands have done it quite to the extent that Tiffany & Co. has.

Basic guideline of intellectual property rights in Indonesia. There are seven types of IP rights which are divided into two categories: copyright and industrial property rights.

Empowerment starts from within. “Empowerment has to exist in our mind so that people we empower have the capability and power to survive independently even without us,” said Tri Hita Karana co-founder Phoebe Carolyn

Sustainability effort doesn’t stop at using eco-friendly materials and biodegradable packaging. If a brand uses eco-friendly materials but doesn’t fulfill the basic needs of its employees, it cannot be considered as a sustainable brand and vice versa.

Dior’s creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, talked about Christian Dior’s inspiration behind the choice of including kain Endek, a traditional Balinese cloth, for its Spring/Summer 2021 collection.

Recently, Adele was accused of cultural appropriation after the British singer posted a picture of herself on Instagram sporting a hairdo known as the Bantu knot and wearing a Jamaican flag bikini top.

“People will marry no matter the circumstances,” Wahyu Pahlawati, General Manager of Royal Kuningan Hotel Jakarta, told The Finery Report

“When I was a kid, I remembered going to the mall [for leisure]. I wish something like Bartega exist. We were taught to consume instead of create,” said Nadia who is handling finance at the company.

Even here in Indonesia, disability is represented in the critically acclaimed film– the first Indonesian film premiered at Sundance– ‘What They Don’t Talk About When They Talk About Love.’

If there’s an Indonesian brand that can beat the hype level of Supreme, it is Sepatu Compass. Then entered Campess in June 2020. Campess refers to itself as a parody to Compass.

Despite an array of fashion magazines available at bookstores, none of the respondents read Indonesian fashion magazines. Only one out of 20 respondents follows Gadis magazine on Instagram.

Imagine one day waking up and having people abandoning rendang as one of Indonesians’ staples, or to people agreeing to just destroy Borobudur temple to make a new one.

Online products that became trendy during the course of this pandemic include TikTok, Gartic, Animal Crossing, Instagram Bingos, #untiltomorrow challenge, Tiger King on Netflix and new practices, such as virtual photo shoot.

Earlier this year, a clip taken from a sinetron depicting a Hello Kitty plush getting boiled and startling an entire family went viral on social media

After an eight-year legal battle, Michael Jordan won a trademark lawsuit against China’s Qiaodan Sports Co. over the use of the ‘Qiaodan’ name.

Dance has gained awareness recently, thanks to the ‘it’ app of the moment: TikTok. Users are sharing their dance moves by participating in TikTok challenges. Suddenly, dance – or a form of it – is everywhere, bringing lightness to this depressing time.

When New York iconic department store Barneys New York filed for bankruptcy in 2019, the company was sold for $271.4 million to Authentic Brand Groups (ABG) and B. Riley Financial Inc. Here’s the twist. The deal isn’t going to retain Barneys’ operation.

The Job Creation Bill will only benefit companies and investors, because this regulation allows them to “save” expenses without having to take into account employee well-being.

Omnibus law has probably become a part of our everyday vocabularies since the beginning of 2020, at least until COVID-19 happened. The pandemic might have stolen our attention from many things, but apparently, not for some in the government.

There is nothing new under the sun, hence the aim is to be creative because every individual is different. There is no exact copy of a person.

Empathy plays a bigger role than we realise in knockoff culture. “If we treat kids with respect, they will treat others with respect. They will understand people’s process of creating work because they can put themselves in someone else’s shoes.”

If the habit of being passive at school is brought to university, it will be challenging for students to develop an active style of learning, engage in deep conversation and think critically or independently. It subconsciously grooms a follower mindset.

One of the encouraging factors to this notorious copying culture are the regulatory loopholes. Market demands also drive product plagiarism. Not everyone can afford the hefty price tag of designer clothing.

In Indonesian, ikat means “to bind.” True to its meaning, the ikat technique is done by binding the yarns to resist the dye and create patterns in the dyeing process

Looking at how things are going today, we might forget that 10 years ago, androgynous model was not a thing in the Indonesian fashion industry.

Even if it isn’t the first in the country, the DNA of Public Culture has been ingrained in consumers’ mind. “Many people told me ‘this looks like PC’ when they saw loud and colourful designs. I’m pretty sure we are not the first one.”

16 years later, the founders of DesignLab made another bold move. They asked three of their designers, “Do you want to run this studio?” The designers had three days to make decision

Understanding the factors that influence consumers’ subconscious can lead to monetary gains for brands. Google, for example, found that a minor colour adjustment could lead to a $200 million increase in ad revenue.

As the viewers, we don’t really have a choice except to swallow the bitter pill that lacks fulfillment. For the backstage crews on the other hand, virtual concert is probably the only source of income they have during pandemic.

Will you pay $300 for a t-shirt? If you answer no, how much do you usually spend for a piece of t-shirt?

Keeping up with fashion is no easy feat. Fashion vigilantes could serve as a bully but also as a blessing in disguise

Amot Syamsuri Muda on Tuesday (23 June) launched the preview of his latest collection on video and audio conferencing platform Zoom.

If the John Lennon example proved anything, it would be that cancel culture is not a new phenomenon

Within five days, JD.id raked in Rp2,636,924,800 billion in revenue. One third of the sales came from casual sneakers

“Damn, are women really that sensitive?” That is just one of the countless Instagram direct messages Indonesian singer-songwriter Khole (@nichole_abygail) had received

In February 2020, following the COVID-19 outbreak in different parts of the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned nations of another global threat: a COVID-19 Infodemic.

The idea of making songs sound eerily familiar to a song you previously heard somewhere else is called sampling.

According to Nuurul Zafitra, co-founder of Dian Pelangi Studio, the brand has not experienced any significant disruption

The majority of us are self-isolating at home, but we are able to remain connected with each other through the power of social media

Local fashion brands and retailers, artists and public figures initiated a charity movement called Masker untuk Indonesia (Masks for Indonesia)

All of the sudden, we have a shared experience with 7.8 billion other people from all around the world. People we have never met are now our comrades

Avani produces bio-cassava bags that can biodegrade in less than five years. A quick reminder, Avani’s “plastic” bag is the bag that quickly dissolved

“Old is the new New,” Handoko Hendroyono, CEO of PT Ruang Riang Milenial (M Bloc Space), told The Finery Report

Creative industry is taking a hit from the Covid-19 pandemic. Popular local streetwear brand Public Culture slashed prices by up to 70% to keep sales afloat

“Saat investor mengetahui kondisi ini, mereka beranggapan Indonesia tidak siap menghadapi wabah. Oleh sebab itu, mereka menarik dananya,”

“ Once investors are aware of these sentiments, they assume Indonesia is not ready to face this pandemic so they pull out,”

“Saying the news lied about the numbers makes me sad. A journalist’s task is to report data from the government.”

Sustainable brand Imaji Studio partnered with Sulla Home to launch the “MI BO SO: Mind, Body, Soul” exhibition

Tama, a 27-year-old male, resorted to professional help to treat his hair loss when he was 25 years old

Diversity and inclusivity have been a hot topic in the beauty industry, with global brands putting in efforts to follow suit

On 14 March 2020, Tinder will introduce “Swipe Night”, an original in-app interactive series that gives users the power to ‘swipe’ their own storyline

Aghi Narottama went all the way to locking himself in his studio at midnight and turning the lights off whilst creating music

In a relatively conservative country like Indonesia, sex is a topic that is publicly condemned but privately discussed

2020 marks the 20th year of Hirofumi ‘Koji’ Kojima working as creative director of atmos, a prominent Japanese sneaker retailer

For Jakartans, Snapy might have become a word that would casually pop up when one thinks about printing

Over the past five years, menstrual cup has slowly become the talk of the town, mostly among young women

An influencer asking a travel agency to facilitate flight tickets and hotels for 20 people to New York and Los Angeles for two weeks for free.

“People said that we are promiscuous for selling lingerie and sharing information regarding sex,” said Nipplets Founder Ida Swasti

Following the success of 707 Store, Nicholas Hideyoshi Schaefer and Marcel Lukman step into licensing and distribution of global brands in Indonesia

707 Store, a local multi-brand retailer, first opened its door on Christmas in 2006. The first store was located in Kemang, South Jakarta

L’Oréal humble beginning started with hair dye called Auréoleits created by its founder Eugène Schueller in 1907

As the number of new design studios keeps increasing, studios might find themselves pitching in the same pool of clients

Like many design studios, the founders behind Mutualist Creatives started by pitching proposals to friends, family and family’s friends

The Wertheimer brothers maintain low-profile life, avoiding the media spotlight at all cost.

Forever 21 is no stranger to controversies. After months of speculation, the brand filed for bankruptcy on Sunday evening (29/9)

The main job of a content creator, according to Metharani, is designing message. In a way, it sounds almost similar to advertising

Online existence doesn’t guarantee offline engagement. Online interaction doesn’t always translate to sales.

#HowItGotHere, a historical development series about things around us.

With how diverse the people of Indonesia are, it makes us wonder how is it possible that the fashion market is now going to a more uniformed direction throughout the years.

Jobs in fashion

Like any other industry, fashion companies have paperwork, administration and operation. Designing collection is part of the operation but running a fashion company requires more than a runway show, lookbook and editorial campaign. In this series, TFR will talk about fashion jobs that rarely get exposed and give brief insight of the responsibilities.

After following Ina Binandari’s 24-year career in fashion industry, here are the things we learn from her so far.

Ina Binandari has worked at Pasaraya Store when the department store was on its heyday. She then moved to one of the largest textile companies in Southeast Asia, Texmaco. After more than a decade in corporate, she became lecturer at several universities and helped Elzatta and Dauky founder build the now-infamous brands from scratch. How does she do it?

WTF Market wants people to know that this is not just another pop-up event. They brand themselves as a creative event made by and for the youngsters.

The idea behind WTF Market hatched when Cindy Owada had an awful experience taking part in a pop-up market as a tenant.