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You’re never too young to enjoy quality timekeeping, and Flik Flak by the Swatch Group is proof that even children can benefit from the brand’s innovative design and functionality. Flik Flak is a watch brand dedicated to the timekeeping needs of children’s watch with quality and design comparable to any adult watches. Created in 1987,

Jakarta batik, popularly known as Betawi batik, is less popular than Javanese batik (batik cloths from Pekalongan, Tasikmalaya, Solo, Cirebon and other regions in Java, apart from Jakarta); however, Jakarta Batik is slowly but surely getting more popular. Batik Nona Jakarta showcases the cultural richness of Indonesia’s capital city on its beautiful hand-drawn batik textiles. Since

This year, Plaza Indonesia returned with Ramadan in Style to display the newest fashionable Muslim collection from nine fashion brands and designers to make your look more stylish this Eid Al-Fitr. Tailored in Middle Eastern sartorial and silhouette, the creative directorof SVARNA by IKAT Indonesia, Didiet Maulana introduced the whole look with a long gown,

Sejauh Mata Memandang’s recent collection “Laut Kita” or Our Ocean is not only a theme to represent the idea behind its fashion design and textile pieces that takes inspiration from nautical beauty. It is also a collective campaign to encourage people to protect the ocean from ecological crisis, which are getting polluted with plastic waste. Exhibition and design

Five years ago, I noticed my then-fiance carrying a new purse. It reminded me of Issey Miyake’s Baobao bags, which seemed to be a “must have” a some years before that, because it was made of a specially produced material and used repetitive patterns. However, this purse seemed more complex, so I knew it could

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