From Javanese princesses to Rihanna: The rise of the strong dark woman

Though white skin has been seen as a beauty 'ideal' for 50 years, Indonesia's fashion and beauty industries are now employing more ‘indigenous' models, and darker-skinned celebrities are genuine beauty symbols.

by Adri Reksodipoetro

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