Students compete in fashion contest

Students compete in fashion contest

BOGOR: Bogor, Bandung and Sukabumi fashion students took part
in a competition held by German company PT Beiersdorf Indonesia
in Bogor on Saturday.

Herlina Isakandar, the public relations director of cosmetics
company PT Beiersdorf, said the firm was looking for a uniform
design that could be used for their employees in the sales
department.

"Our sales promotion girls, sales staff and merchandisers will
wear the winning designs," she said.

Held at the International Garment Training Center Building in
Sentul Circuit, the competition was attended by German Ambassador
Joachim Broudre Groger, noted designer Poppy Darsono and many
German buisnesspeople working in Indonesia.

"Indonesia needs competitions like these to increase students'
skills in fashion design. This event will give students an
opportunity to create their own designs that can be used by the
public," the ambassador said. -- JP