Four fashion labels are collaborating in their use of sustainable viscose-rayon fibers being produced in Indonesia. JAKARTA, January 27, 2020 - Jakarta Fashion Hub (JFH) is kicking off 2021 with a virtual fashion show and virtual shopping event. Towards this end, the hub, a collaborative space that brings together fashion and creativity, is working with four well-known fashion labels: Purana, Interim Clothing, Eureka and KC Sleepwear. Each label will showcase six ready-to-wear "Lounge … [Read more...]
To build world’s best-ever capital, copy Canberra
By Phil Anderson, director and founder of Property Share Market Economics, and the writer of The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking. The article is originally published in The Jakarta Post on September 14, 2019 Some years back in London, the enterprising duo of John Bird and Gordon Roddick hit upon an idea to put the homeless back to work. They published The Big Issue for those on the streets to sell. The idea was to provide a regular income to the homeless that wasn’t welfare. The … [Read more...]
A Blend of East and West
By Aulia R. Sungkar Photos by Andhy Prayitno for MWP Studio and Accor Indonesia The writer is director of ALVEO and the article is originally published in Indonesia Design edition Nov-Dec 2019. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry under his belt, Garth Simmons has occupied varied positions ever since he first joined Accor in 2007. His pivotal roles included being a senior vice president in New Zealand, Pacific Island and Japan. Now, as COO of Accor, he is r … [Read more...]
Ciputra: Developing to Empower the Next Generation
Interview by Aulia R. Sungkar Photos by Bagus Tri Laksono Originally published in the 14th anniversary edition of Indonesia Design, Dec 2017. The figure of Dr. (HC) Ir. Ciputra has inked in the history of property development in Indonesia. With over 50 years of property expertise under his belt, he has successfully built milestones with uncountable numbers of property products from Sumatra all the way to Papua as well as in other countries like Vietnam, China, Cambodia and India. His venture … [Read more...]
Writers vs Journalists – Two Different Breeds
By Aulia R. Sungkar Writing is this mesmeric process, which once you sink your teeth into, will grab hold of you fast, not wanting to let go until you are spent. It’s also an anathema many shy away from: How many high school or college students joyfully get immersed in the process of writing their paper, and not constantly glancing at the bottom of their screen to see if they’ve clocked in enough words to meet the requirement set by their teacher or lecturer? Highly probably not many. Nev … [Read more...]
Jean-Paul Agon: Leading the world of beauty
Words & photo: Aulia R. Sungkar Originally was published in The Jakarta Post on March 14, 2016. The chairman and CEO of L’Oréal Group talks about his global business strategies and dealing with digitalization. With an avuncular smile, Jean-Paul Agon greets The Jakarta Post in L’Oréal Indonesia’s head office in Jakarta’s central business district. “It’s my fourth visit to this country. The first time I came here was in 1997 and then I came back in 2000 and 2010. Jakarta has changed so … [Read more...]
Batara Sianturi: Teamwork, passion & execution
Words & photo: Aulia R. Sungkar Originally was published in The Jakarta Post on August 10, 2015. Senior Citibanker Batara Sianturi builds stronger teamwork with his participative management approach. Sitting relaxed at his office in the South Jakarta Central Business District, Batara Sianturi, the newly appointed chief executive officer Citi Indonesia, smiles benignly. He has returned to his motherland with a wealth of global banking experience gained during his overseas … [Read more...]
Built to last
Words: Aulia R. Sungkar Photos: Courtesy of Levi's Originally was published in JPlus on April 19, 2015. Levi’s brand whiz Chip Bergh is bringing the blue jeans pioneer back to its glory with sustainability, innovation and social media approaches. How to take proper care of a pair of denims has been a subject of debate for decades; some say hand washing is the best method while many others throw their jeans in the washing machine. Regardless of the choice of the method, Charles “ … [Read more...]
Jérôme Lambert: Envisioning the mission to reach goals
Words & Photo: Aulia R. Sungkar Originally was published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 10, 2015. At the helm of luxury brand Montblanc, Jérôme Lambert is raising the bar with his visionary strategy. The chairman of famous brand Montblanc, Jérôme Lambert is staring at a new model of Bohême Collection. It’s the brand’s new women only line, and the name Bohême can also refer to a philosophy of “I go my own way”, he said. While having a laidback chat with The Jakarta Post at the second … [Read more...]
Timothy Charles Parker: Sharpening business focus with pragmatic approach
Text & photo: Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in The Jakarta Post. Leading businessman Timothy Charles Parker uses a flexible management style to maintain his solid team in his luggage and travel wear empire. Envisioning a business goal takes a strategy drafted by the right people with clear direction, says Timothy 'Tim' Charles Parker, chairman of Samsonite International. 'Finding the right people that can contribute to building a solid team is always the basic step. B … [Read more...]