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Animal heaven: Pet cemetery, cremation sites ease pain of grieving owners

When their pets die, many owners seek cemeteries or cremation sites to keep their loved ones in their memory, and by their side.

2 years ago
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South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges

The number of South Koreans who tied the knot last year hit a record low, compounding looming demographic woes in a country with the world's lowest birth rate. ...

2 years ago
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Brazil's first lady turns heads, champions causes with fashion

Whether sporting a red Workers' Party star on her wedding dress or rocking eco-friendly clothing, Brazil's new first lady is turning heads and making statements with her fashion choices. ...

2 years ago

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Italy's jet-set hit by 'Emerald Coast curse'

Fiercely opposing restrictions imposed by Rome after the coronavirus pandemic hit Italy, some of the country's super-rich including ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi have now fallen prey to the COVID-19 "curse of the Emerald Coast".

5 years ago
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H&M x Kangol: The '90s streetwear brand is back

Bucket hat fans will soon get a chance to discover H&M's new collaboration with Kangol, featuring '90s-style streetwear and accessories featuring the British brand's iconic kangaroo logo.

5 years ago
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Catwalk shows to return for London Fashion Week

The British Fashion Council on Friday announced the return of live catwalk shows at London Fashion Week, after holding its previous event online because of the coronavirus outbreak.

5 years ago
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South African pharmacy in racism row over black hair images

A leading South African retail pharmacy chain sparked a racism row on Friday after posting images on its website describing black hair as "dull" and white hair as "normal".

5 years ago
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More than half of young Americans live with parents

Just over half of young adult Americans live with their parents, an unprecedented proportion that is doubtless linked to the coronavirus but also reflects a deeper trend.

5 years ago
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New BBC boss says staff should not air their views on social media

The new boss of the BBC told staff they should not air their own political views on social media because they risked damaging the British broadcaster's reputation for impartiality.

5 years ago
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Looking for a more natural acne remedy? You might want to try honey

Serums, purifying lotions, anti-blemish gels, face scrubs could be replaced by solutions based on honey and its antibacterial qualities... as long as you choose the right type and use it the right way.

5 years ago
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Holistic e-commerce approach in empowering SMEs as digital economy drivers

SMEs, with their limited resources, often face challenges in running robust fulfillment operations, including managing inventory and deliveries across the country.

5 years ago
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Valentino skips Paris over virus fears

Italian fashion house Valentino announced Tuesday it is giving the catwalks of Paris a skip this month because of the coronavirus pandemic, instead presenting its new spring and summer collection in Milan.

5 years ago
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The prickly pear and its natural anti-aging properties

What if we got rid of our thousand and one anti-aging products in favor of the Barbary fig or prickly pear, whose rejuvenating virtues are finding a growing number of fans.

5 years ago
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Is the future of sneakers vegan?

Why buy leather sneakers when you can get sneakers that take into account animal welfare as well as respect for the planet? 

5 years ago
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Agnez Mo to serve as Lazada Indonesia brand ambassador

Singer Agnez Mo has been tapped as a brand ambassador for e-commerce giant Lazada Indonesia as the company prepares a year-end shopping festival.

5 years ago
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Aqua, H&M join forces to turn plastic waste into clothes

Indonesian drinking water brand AQUA and Swedish fashion brand H&M have launched an initiative to create a children's collection made from recycled plastic bottles.

5 years ago
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Indonesian designers join Russian Fashion Council's digital project

The designers presenting their collections at a sustainability-focused edition of Global Talents Digital are Rosie Rahmadi, Gregorius Vici, Aldrie Indrayana, Anggiasari and Emmy Thee.

5 years ago
Culture

Co-ho-ho-vid! Socially distanced Santas gear up to save Christmas

It's late August, the long summer holidays are over and as children return to school in Britain, thoughts begin to turn to the end-of-year Christmas festivities.

5 years ago
Culture

IKEA, Lego Group team up to roll out Bygglek series

Global furnishing company IKEA and Lego Group on Friday introduced a new collaboration project Bygglek, which combines the concept of play and storage.

5 years ago
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Tangerang museum makes toys dedicated to frontline workers for auction

The Museum of Toys in Tangerang, Banten, is auctioning a series of toys dedicated to frontline workers, with sales proceeds going to the World Health Organization to help fund hospitals amid the fight against COVID-19.

5 years ago
Culture

Party's over for two TikTok stars charged in Los Angeles for pandemic parties

Two TikTok stars were charged on Friday for throwing parties in Los Angeles that flouted coronavirus restrictions on large gatherings.

5 years ago
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Jakarta malls launch personal shopper service to stay afloat

Three South Jakarta shopping malls owned by property conglomerate Pakuwon Group introduced a personal shopper service on Friday in an attempt to weather the pandemic’s withering effect on retail.

5 years ago
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Watchmakers meet in Geneva to try to nurture recovery

Luxury watchmakers Bulgari and Breitling and a handful of Swiss brands are gathering in Geneva this week for a scaled-down industry exhibition, braving the coronavirus pandemic to try to revitalize demand.

5 years ago
Culture

Alexander McQueen collector pieces up for auction next month

Auction house Doyle will hold an online sale on September 10 that sees a selection of haute couture clothing and luxury collections from the private collection of Los Angeles resident Jennifer Zuiker sold to the highest bidder.

5 years ago
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Jil Sander x Uniqlo: The +J collection is about to make a major comeback

Uniqlo has almost certainly found an excellent means to revive post-lockdown shopping in its stores with the relaunch of its iconic and much-appreciated collaboration with German designer Jil Sander.

5 years ago
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Hot but want to stop the virus? Japan keeps mask-wearing cool in summer

From masks with ice packs to cooling sprays, products designed to make wearing a coronavirus-protective face covering more bearable in sweltering summer heat have become a hit in Japan.

5 years ago
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Fashion designer Barli Asmara dies at 42

Indonesian fashion designer Barli Asmara reportedly passed away on Thursday.

5 years ago
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Tokyo's new see-through toilets aim to enhance public spaces

Public toilets are usually a welcome sight to anyone who has had too much to drink, but some might do a double take when they come across the ones that have just opened in a Tokyo park.

5 years ago
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Argentina's Tango World Championships moves online due to virus

Argentina's annual Tango World Championships gets underway Wednesday, but instead of hundreds of dancers competing in an arena in Buenos Aires, the pandemic means participants are competing virtually.  

5 years ago
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Jennifer Lopez is launching her own line of cosmetics

After Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Alicia Keys, and Millie Bobby Brown, it’s Jennifer Lopez’s turn to launch her own cosmetics brand, with skin care and makeup ranges. 

5 years ago
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Women make up record 45.5% of university students in Japan: Study

Women accounted for a record 45.5 percent of students enrolled in university courses in Japan as of May 1, the provisional results of a recent government study showed Tuesday.

5 years ago
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Inclusive local makeup products like 'needle in haystack'

According to beauty technology company PT Social Bella co-founder and CMO Chrisanti Indiana, customers’ positive responses and local brands’ willingness to innovate could help improves inclusivity in the country's beauty industry.

5 years ago
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Catwalk: Pet clothing designer inspired by ancient Chinese beauties

Liu Liu is happy to spend hour upon hour being measured and dressed, and posing in tailored couture outfits and artistic designs. Liu Liu is also a cat.

5 years ago
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