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