With an outlook on fashion that’s as bold as it is delicate, fashion designer Angela Rachel creates a world of her own with label One Off Ones, finding comfort in genderless clothing.

Between Jacquemus’s butter blocks and Milk Makeup’s jelly tints, the fashion and beauty industry are turning themselves into a buffet, and luxury brands are capitalizing on this with equally luxurious cafés popping up worldwide. But why is this happening amidst a worsening global economy and food becoming more expensive?

Try this: next time you're in bed with someone, swap “harder” for “lebih kenceng.” Tell me you didn't immediately feel like you just lost all your efforts in foreplay; dirty talking in Bahasa Indonesia–it's the ultimate ick for most bilingual Indonesian Gen Zers, and we're not the first ones to notice.

Trading office attire for tailored polos, pressed chinos, crisp sneakers—it’s a common scene nowadays following the post-pandemic boom of “social sports” that treat fitness as more than a mere workout. But as golf courses continue to sprout all across Jakarta, discourse about commodification of the city’s green spaces are abuzz.

New York City hardly ever escapes global attention, but if there’s a time when the Big Apple is rendered truly inescapable from the fact even if it tried, it’d be the first Monday of May every year.

As a cultural and artistic hub, Jogja has become a key center for queer resilience, where activism and grassroots movements continue to push for inclusivity despite societal challenges. From community-led initiatives to inclusive events, the city’s LGBTQ+ spaces foster solidarity and resistance, proving that traditional values can be powerful tools for change.

Social commerce has blurred the lines between social media and shopping, making it easier to buy—but are we really paying attention to the consequences? As online loans and 'buy now, pay later' schemes become more common, especially for Gen Z, financial instability is on the rise. It's easy to fall into a cycle of overspending, with instant gratification at our fingertips. But is the fleeting joy worth the long-term debt? In a world where even kids are growing up surrounded by social media-driven consumerism, it's time to pause and think: how sustainable is this lifestyle for Indonesia's youth?