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This is the second time Denica joins Endgame with former Indonesian Minister of Trade and visiting scholar at Stanford University,...
As we celebrate #7YearsofChangingLives, things have never felt harder. Yes, we did achieve some major milestones – yet the last...
A new way of thinking about how we buy. _ We are drowning in clothes. Every year, a staggering...
How can fashion achieve its climate targets by 2030? What’s clear is that just one company doing it is not...
When Denica first explained Tumpang Sari to me, my mind was immediately transported into my 3rd grade classroom. Ceiling fan...
Meet the women that makes your clothes so meaningful. Through living wage and access to education, we are changing lives...
Every end of the year, Bertram and I retreat from the busy-ness of life. To look back and reflect -...
Instead of making ourselves the "next China" or the "next Singapore", we need to decolonise and rebuild our Indonesian identity...
For this year’s World Cotton Day, we look back at one of the world’s biggest socio-political movements—that happened to have...
It felt like entering an oasis. My perpetually busy mind slowly dissipated. Turning into a childlike awe, as I walked...
We've lost touch. With where the things we buy come from. And the true cost our choices have on the...
What does salt, clove and a cow have to do with your clothes? Well, as it turns out quite a...
Did you ever take a day just for yourself?As a recovering type-A, I find it really hard to let go....
When it became clear that COP26 wouldn’t really get us anywhere, I set out to write an article about simple...
Image Source: Fashion Revolution. 120 million trees disappear into clothing every year. And it’s on track to double in the...
Hey guys, this is Denica. I just came back from a fieldtrip and wanted to share what I saw on...
Whenever you hear climate change, your clothes are probably the last thing that come to mind. It seems to be...
Rivers have been major drivers of human civilisation. It’s where tribes would settle and thrive – fishing, trading and cultivating...
When was the last time you looked up to the stars? It’s one of my favorite things to do when...
It seems like everyday, everything we buy is being marketed as sustainable. But who really walks the talk? Consider this. Company...
I often get asked why ethical fashion costs more. Some tell me they love our pieces but the price is just a bit...
Ideas are something really fragile. They need time to develop and grow; to be nurtured and protected. Against those who...
I'm the most unlikely person to talk about Korean movies, but last week (with a lot of convincing) I watched...
From plastic straws blocking the nose of an innocent sea turtle to tons of invisible microplastics reaching the oceans every...
I’ve shared a lot about the issue of synthetic dyeing, and today I’m inviting you to watch this powerful documentary...
Our #MadeRight clothes are built from connection, between you, our Ibus, and the Earth. Each is a reminder of how intertwined our...
Hi you, Yesterday was a really special day for us and our Ibus. It started with a chat from one of our...
Hey guys, Denica here :) Remember the story behind #MadeRight Mini? These small clothes with big impact were crafted to...
I will never forget the fear in her voice. That phone call with our Ibus in Gesikharjo back in March....
Sometimes it just all gets too much. My mind is filled with worries – fueled by a never ending stream...
Op-Ed written for Forbes Indonesia on building a world we believe in. Click here to read the piece. _ Over...
It started with a heartbreak. Working with villages directly, I knew from the very beginning that our Ibu-Ibu (Indonesian for...
As you know, protecting the environment of our artisan communities has been a top priority for us from day one. We...
Hey you, I initially wrote this more for myself as I try to make sense of the new reality we’re...
We exist to impact lives. 4 years ago, I started SukkhaCitta with one mission: to end exploitation in all its...
We need your help: Be the judge in our first-ever design and storytelling challenge! 2 months ago, we had a...
Here’s an inconvenient truth: Batik is a really dirty business. My first encounter with this issue was when I saw...
I am one of those people who make lists and who juggles too many things at once. My work doesn't help...
That was a question one of our #MadeRight Tribe asked when she came by our booth last weekend. As a...
Following the release of our new Signature Styles, we sit down with Marcellia as she shares on her inspirations behind...
As you all know, we started SukkhaCitta not to be another fashion brand but to be a catalyst for positive...
Dear #MadeRight Tribe, We are so proud and grateful of everything we have accomplished last year, both the highs and...
As we enter the last hours of the year, I am drawn to take a moment to reflect on what...
From the beginning, SukkhaCitta was never meant to be another fashion brand. As you may know, I am a trained...
We get a lot of query from people interested in buying our #MadeRight pieces, but they first want to know what they...
Let these five points be your decision-making guide to creating the fewer, better wardrobe. Get to know your style. Start...
Hi, Ana here! Would like to share you my current favorite: the ANGKASA Knot Skirt! I'm inspired by sarung/sarong, a...
Last week, the German Medical Association suggested that citizens find or make a simple fabric mask when out in public...
In times like these, we all scramble for security, a feeling of safety. One obvious thing to cling to are...
From the start, my intention was to build SukkhaCitta as a platform for positive social change. Perhaps this is why...
Beginning of the year, I stared into my closet and thought, what the hell is going on here? I had...
For their most meaningful day, Irene and William wanted to celebrate the right way. Their wedding was purposely designed to...
For some, weddings are a dream come true. The day you’ve been waiting for all your life. You still remember...
For their most meaningful day, Amanda and Nara chose to honor their heritage by wearing traditional Indonesian Kebaya and Kain....
This entry is submitted by Dessy. She is wearing a custom TITIK Raw wedding dress with embroideries. Sebastian is wearing...
Hi Ayu! Congratulations on your wedding, it's as if we can feel all the emotions in the pictures. Tell us,...
Hi Tressabel! First of all, congratulations on your wedding. Please do share more about your love story. How did you...
Hey Putri! First of all congratulations !!! You guys look really happy and the pictures are heartwarming. How did you...
Dimas and I first met in 2012 through Instagram. I was captivated by his artwork and asked my cousin to...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Irma! Could you tell us a bit about yourself? Irma Astrid (IA): I run a communications consultancy...
All our #MadeRight blue hues, including black, is dyed with Indigo leaves. Grown regeneratively on sacred mountains, its rich antiseptic...
You know why we use natural dyes. But is using natural dyes always sustainable? It all depends on how it...
There's a lot the fashion industry doesn't want you to know. One of it is how dirty it is –...
The roots of Batik are ancient and difficult to trace. No one knows exactly when, or where, people began to...
“What's amazing is when I decide to follow my heart and purpose, I feel whole.” As a content creator-turned-holistic practitioner,...
"I'm not only paying for the clothes but I'm paying for the optimism, the hopes, the smiles of the Ibus...
"We advocate something that others wouldn't possibly imagine – that others feel is impossible. Through a network of people and...
"In running the Tempeh Movement, we're trying to explore ways in which its form and values can be integrated in...
"Until the end of time, people would wear clothes. So, we should do it the right way." Feby Dayono or @febylous...
"(Tumpang sari) signifies how amazing our universe is, and the endless humility of nature." Happy Salma loves Indonesia's traditional crafts lives...
“I hope, one day we will arrive at the point where we don't need to protect the environment because that...
"(Sustainability is) not about ‘the nature’, it’s about us." Andini Effendi wants it all, and does it all. Starting as...
"At the end of the day, as humans, we’re all interconnected, one way or another." The former Puteri Indonesia...
"You know, it’s not just for you." Since joining PT MRT Jakarta, Silvia Halim has been the sole woman...
"This is not business as usual, this is a movement." SukkhaCitta Changemakers From a tiny seed for meaning, to a...
"There is so much wisdom in going back to the Earth." Folk musician Sandrayati Fay is a third-culture Indonesian....
"I think we need to move to a more circular model where a business sells not only products, but also care and...
"I think we need to move to a more circular model where a business sells not only products, but also care and...
"I'm learning to create meaning in my life." SukkhaCitta Changemakers From a tiny seed for meaning, to a global movement...
Hi Carina! So happy we’re finally doing this as I’ve been a huge fan of your work. First, can you...
The devastating impact of the fast fashion industry is well documented: It is responsible for 10% of all humanity’s carbon...
Today in Paris, our founder Denica Riadini-Flesch received the honor of being awarded first place at the Cartier Women's Initiative...
We are honored to represent Indonesia for DBS Foundation's Social Enterprise Award. This unique program is one of its kind...
Around the world, people are feeling the heat fuelled by the climate crisis. With everything going on, it's been a tough...
Today, we had the honor to be invited to share SukkhaCitta's sustainable impact model with Ibu Sri Mulyani Indrawati, the Minister of...
Together, we made history. This Earth Month, we’re proud to be B-Corp certified! This global certification is awarded to companies...
We are humbled to receive the prestigious Sustainability Leadership Award from Common Objective. The first in Indonesia! Dedicated to building a...
Traceability is really the ultimate goal in the fashion industry. Today, almost everything we buy seems to be ‘sustainable’...
OK - this is kinda a big deal: In the midst of navigating the difficulties of the second wave here...
Update: In August 2020, we shipped another 700 masks to East Nusa Tenggara thanks to your support. I was holding...
Not all natural dyes are equal You've heard how dirty the way your clothes are made - so you wonder...
Ok, I know there is a lot going on in the world right now. But it is time for a...
We entered the new decade with an unexpected honour!World renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who is also in the Board of...
Together with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, we proudly open our first exhibition t'angan: The Hands Shaping Indonesia's Culture on 7...
After more than two years of planning, designing and re-designing, finding the right locations and securing the budget, an idea...
This weekend, the team is celebrating: Our founder, Denica Flesch, is part of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia! Each year, a selected...
I was holding on for dear life as our car slowly ascended the mountain slopes. Two hours ago, the paved...
It is already close to midnight when we finally arrive in East Java. We are tired from the five hour...
After our trip last month, we have been testing different initiatives in the village to find what works. This week,...
On Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 we held a birthday soiree to celebrate #7YearsofChangingLives at our Flagship! We’re still brimming with the...
Celebrate our #7YearsofChangingLives milestone with us! We want to hear from you. Participate in our online challenges throughout the entirety...
When was the last time a total stranger did something kind for you? Or maybe you witnessed a random act of...
SukkhaCitta has always been about purpose. So when we had the opportunity to open our first Flagship store in Ashta...
Denica (D): Hi Domiii!! So excited we’re finally doing this! Tell me all about you! Dominique (Domi): Hi Denica :)!...
The origin of our new story launch, ALUNAN, is almost three years in the making. It began from a conversation...
Meet the women who make your clothes so meaningful! Through education and access to a living wage, your #MadeRight clothes...
This interview is part of our Wellbeing series, where personal practices from our community that helps ground them in these uncertain times. In this session,...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Ayu! Do share a bit about yourself, what made you take the conscious decision to become a...
This interview series is made in collaboration with From Tiny Islands, where we sit down with three remarkable young women...
This interview series is made in collaboration with From Tiny Islands, where we sit down with three remarkable young women...
This interview series is made in collaboration with From Tiny Islands, where we sit down with three remarkable young women...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Lessa! You started your career as a litigation and corporate lawyer - and yet you now run...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Anina! Can you tell us a bit about yourself: What inspired you to start Blossik? Was there...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Can you share a bit of your story why you started Post? What are you fighting for with Post?...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Militza! We know that your background is a fashion designer. Could you share why you started Little Green...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Helga! Could you share your story and the events that led to the birth of Burgreens? Helga...
SukkhaCitta: Hi Azri! We know you were trained as an architect. What made you go in the direction of urban...
SukkhaCitta: Can you share the story behind Blueboots Farm? What drove you to leave your engineering career dream to build an...
SukkhaCitta: You used to be working in one of the most prestigious interior design firm in the US. Can you...