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Recently, one of the largest barbershops and grooming brands, Chief Barber & Supplies Co., unveiled the latest haircut trends for men, following the growing trend of "The Revolutionary" which combines classic and contemporary—a neat style for the urban man. Head of Education of Menspire UK Josh Lamonaca demonstrates the latest trend of men's hairstyle at  BarberLyfe Indonesia Vol. 2 in Jakarta.

The ethereal beauty of Indonesian batik through its vast richness in colours and patterns came to life in an exhibition entitled “Selisik Batik Pesisir: Pameran dan Pasar Batik” held in October. Sponsored by the Kompas Daily, the exhibition featured batik fabrics from Indonesia’s coastal areas—from Tuban in East Java to Bengkulu in Sumatra. The selection

In a “Carnival of Colourful Couture”, internationally renowned Indonesian designer Harry Darsono showcased his signature art-to-wear collections, recreated from his previous Haute Couture shows, at the Pullman Thamrin Hotel on October 15. More than 20 pieces of Harry Darsono’s vibrant and colourful designs were presented, all of them 100 percent handcrafted: the designer used handwoven

As part of their continuing partnership, Adidas Originals and American musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams presents the latest Hu Collection, scheduled to be released globally on November 17th. Named Hu Holiday, this new collection was inspired by mathematical forms that can be seen throughout nature for its style. The geometric designs come together on natural

Saint Tropez conjures up many images: celebrities, summer, sunshine and sandy beaches. Swimwear brand Vilebrequin, which was born at the French Riviera, now brings a whiff of this art-de-vivre to Jakarta by opening its first store at Plaza Indonesia. The story of Vilebrequin starts in the early 1970s when Fred Prysquel, a French photographer and

The newest watches from Europe have arrived in Indonesia to cater to the growing demands of the fashion industry. POP-Pilot, a brand from Zeitgeber GmbH based in Hamburg, was inspired by German air force in the early 20th century, where pilot watches were a compulsory military equipment, meeting the high military standards set by the German

The Embassy of Mexico in Indonesia celebrated the Mexican Day of the Dead, Día de Muertos, in November at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Kemang. On the same occasion, an exhibition displaying the artworks of the late Mexican litograph artist José Guadalupe Posada Aguilar was inaugurated. Celebrated every first and second day of November, Día de Muertos

Tokyo-based premium department store, Lumine officially opened its doors in Jakarta on 7 December.  Lumine Jakarta accommodates shoppers on the hunt for multiple brands and premium products. Photo courtesy of Lumine/NOW!JAKARTA The arrival of this established Japanese urban retail was part of the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Indonesia

Alleira Batik, one of Indonesia’s most renowned exclusive batik brands, kicked off the new year by holding a trunk show on January 10 to introduce its latest collections “Jewels of the Orient” at the Gran Mahakam Hotel. Welcoming the Lunar New Year, the eight new collections feature elegant designs representing Alleira’s unique design philosophy of

ARTOTEL Sanur – Bali is currently holding an art exhibition by Ican Harem titled ‘Don’t Believe in the Future’ that runs through 2 February 2017. Ican Harem is a young, talented, Bali-based artist whom sums up together fashion, music, street art, skateboard and other pop culture. Originally from Sumatra, Harem learnt honed his artistic skills in

When it comes to working out, motivation plays a big part in your success, but what you wear also matters. It’s important to remember that your workout gear is not only for practicality but also to make you feel good! So let’s get fit! Nike Sock Dart iD This unisex shoe takes a minimalist approach

CUCA, the brainchild of Priscilla Aliwarga, a certified yoga teacher, offers eco-friendly products, from a chic activewear range to comfortable yoga mats. As well as being in Indonesia, CUCA goods are also available in many other countries, from Australia to Zimbabwe. CUCA, whose name is derived from Kuka, the Incan goddess of happiness and well-being,