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Despite the fact that shoe giant Nike withdrew orders from two local factories amid quality concerns, a company spokesperson said Nike is committed to raising production base in Indonesia.



However, an official from PT Hardaya Aneka Shoes Industry (HASI), a Nike contractor in Tangerang, Indonesia, denied that the quality lapses were very serious. Instead, he told Indonesia fashion that compared to global quality standards, the two factories didn't fare that badly.

He added that the factories only provided machinery for production; for other quality-driven exercises, Nike had their officials stationed there. Compared to other Nike factories, their output was far better. The official further said that at most, quality could have been compromised due to the subcontracting factories' inability to meet rising prices head-on.

On Nike's long-term investment goals in Indonesia, the HASI official said talks are still on between Indonesian business enterprises and Nike as to how future plans will be chalked out. But the official said Nike has been asked to take responsibility of the workforce and take the fate of their families into consideration before taking any step in the future. Many affected workers had taken to streets to protest Nike's decision to roll back the orders.

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There was a 70 years old grandma came on wheel chair just to have a picture together with Artika. It wasnt just that, the biggest Film, TV and Radio Company in Thailand has offered her to be the model in Asia. ---

After the grand final of Miss Universe Pageant 2005 Thailand at the end of May, a lot of journalists were waiting for the finalists coming down the lobby of Dusit Thani Hotel for interview. One by one the princesses came down, got interviewed and taken picture by them. But Artika Sari Devi, Miss Indonesia never to come down, until the cake cutting session ended - which was the closing ceremony from the hotel - she still didnt show up. Apparently she was upset. She needed to cry so that all the burden of her soul vanished.

Five minutes before the final round beginning, Artika got SMS from one of her friend, telling her that in internet there was her almost nude picture. She was very shocked because this SMS was the climax of her psychic's burden that for 3 weeks has disturbed her. 'I was so distress. I know it wasnt definitely me, but the result of a technology, or picture of somebody else that resembles with me. I was like I wanted to scream but I couldnt because I soon had to get on the stage.'

Departing with pros and cons - especially hooked with sensitive things - feared her. 'Honestly I was so jealous with friends from other countries. They're very supported by their government and people while I felt I was alone. Fortunately, they were all very kind and supported me. Every time I cried they hugged me and tried to cheer me up,' told Artika who lost weight 3 kilograms because of stress.

Attention from other contestants and the committee of Miss Universe made her confident and finally she becomes the Top Asia because she's the only one from Asia who makes it to the top 15 Miss Universe pageant 2005.

Artika has never joined such as modeling, advertising model or singing contests before. She grew up to become a girl who has big love for her surround society. Ever since she became a student of University of Islam Indonesia she's used to be a volunteer for street children in Jogjakarta. Along with her friends she also established a reading home for kids at Baciro, Jogjakarta.

When she won Miss Indonesia pageant 2004 she desires to jump off in the children's world, particularly street kids. 'At least I have the opportunity to get relationship with many people who can help me working for the children,' said her who dreams to work for National Commission for Children.

When she was in Thailand, Artika said that she got warm welcome from the people there. The newspapers in Bangkok reported the pageant, always mentioned Artika's name in their every news. There was a 70 years old grandma came on wheel chair just to have a picture together with Artika. It wasnt just that, the biggest Film, TV and Radio Company in Thailand has offered her to be the model in Asia.
'They asked me to give the contract bid. This is a good chance to go international but I?m still thinking of it because lots of things I want to do in my own country,' said her.

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A participant of 6th Jember Indonesia Fashion Carnival, 2007. This is a world class fashion design carnival held in 5th August, 2007, in Jember a small city in East Java Indonesia. Official said that was a longest catwalk in the world for 3.6 km for fashion on the street.

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The arrival of See By Chloe in INDONESIA FASHION


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The arrival of See By Chloe in Indonesia


PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk proudly announce the opening of the first See By Chloe outlet in Seibu Grand Indonesia, this April 21, 2007

See By Chloe is the second line ready to wear from the world renown brand, Chloe

Initially, See By Chloe started as a compliment to their Jeanswear collection in Fall Winter 2001. As the portfolio grow, in early 2005, See By Chloe collection started to evolved to a more feminine and sophisticated line and become the real second line of the ready to wear line from Chloe. In other word, See By Chloe has become the younger sister of Chloe

The See By Chloe girl is young girls who love fashion with strong personally and very cosmopolitan. So get ready Indonesia fashionista, for See By Chloe is coming to liven up the Indonesia fashion scene