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  FIKA JULIA is entrepreneur in fashion of graphics textile brand under hername, Fika Julia is also lectuter for fashion textiles, fashion graphics and promotion and fashion trend forecasting. she was graduated from Birmingham City University with Master of Arts Textile Design.   Q: WHAT is the word of “fashion” according to you? A: Fashion is about how I express myself in clothing. Bold colors and heavy prints is my fav. Q: WHO is your inspiration in fashion? A: Amy winehouse and currently adore Min Ju Kim Q: WHERE did you get your knowledge of fashion beside informal education? A: Mostly from social media, I follow designers, brands, and trend forecaster’s account in instagram. Q: WHEN did you dedice to become fashion lecturer? A: After I graduate my master degree in 2014 Q: WHY do you want to be fashion lecturer? A: Because I want to share my knowledge in Textile design for the fashion industries and also I want to keep the newest current trends or issues from students. Q: WHOM do you pursue your passion for fashion? A: My parents especially my belated father 😊 he was my number one supporter since i was a kid. Q: HOW can you stay inspired? A: By keep doing what i like, drawing and designing pattern/motifs.

MARASMI APSARI is a committed lecturer with over 7 years of experience at Indonesia’s fashion institution. Possessing exceptional skill in teaching that promote a stimulating learning environment. Skilled in graphic design, illustration, prints and fashion design. A design professional with Master of Art from Istituto Marangoni London / Manchester Metropolitan University, focused on womenswear. Q: WHAT  is the word of “fashion” according to you? A: Fashion is a self expression. its identity and a way to communicate without saying any words. Q: WHO is your inspiration in fashion? A: I inspired by many different people but if i have to choose one, i might say Rei Kawakubo. Q: WHERE did you get your knowledge of fashion beside informal education? A: I graduated from Istituto Marangoni London and i did several short courses in Central Saint Martin. Q: WHEN did you decide to become fashion lecturer? A: I have always look up to my grandmother who used to be a primary school principle so i have always wanted to become a teacher. One day i worked as a fashion editor in a magazine and around that period of time i finally decided to become a lecturer in fashion design. Q: WHY do you want to be fashion lecturer? A: In my opinion, it is a privilege to be able to help people and as a lecturer you have the chance to help the student to achieve their dreams. It is even more exciting to become a fashion design lecturer because you might meet lots of interesting and creative mind people. Q: WHOM do you pursue your passion for fashion? A: There was this young women, Theresia Alit Widyasari, a late friend of mine that i met in London during study. She had a promising local clothing line back in the early 2000 but sadly passed away from autoimmune disease. She became successful at a very young age and had inspired many people back then. Q: HOW can you stay inspired? A: I have always like to meet new people, different culture, watch many different type of movies, listening to any music genre. Sometimes i even taking different routes while doing morning run just to see another point of view. I personally thinks by keeping ourself witnessing many different things in life would help us feels inspired and think creatively.