Defining the retail buzzword that is the brand ambassador, Uniqlo taps Chris Tiu, Nikki Gil, Chito Miranda and Iza Calzado for the role of representing its “made for all” philosophy.

Designers constantly try their best to astonish and make us desire to wear their creations. However, all of them work with the same schemes – the trends – which we have to be reacquainted with to steer clear of getting lost in the carousel of styles.

Just as in makeup, there’s a wide range of different hair brushes that cater to specific coif concerns. There are round brushes made especially for curling the hair and brushes designed for the hair shaft for better volume. There are brushes for the scalp, and brushes for blow-drying. 

Seattle— Amazon is so serious about its next big thing that it hired three women to do nothing but try on size 8 shoes for its Web reviews. Full time.

When the worlds of fashion and rock music collide, expect a sensory thrill like no other. 

In 2004 the fashion designer Helmut Lang, at the peak of his fame, sold the remaining shares of his label to Prada, which already owned the rest, and a few months later quit the fashion business altogether.

Massimo Dutti’s summer 2012 collection easily evokes city wear with cruise and resort references, as the Spanish brand showcased casual yet put-together ensembles seemingly fit for an urban setting.

Although I am married with no plans to be single, I recently signed up for several online dating sites as research for a book I am writing. The process was fun until I saw a question asking me to describe my hair. 

However nifty and smart the khaki may look, just like jeans, it holds its own purpose and vision. And, for a brand that speaks of khakis, Dockers is bent on recalibrating its desirability, building a cachet that men ought to own, at least, a decent pair of khakis to tell that they have come of age. Thus, the campaign “Wear the Pants.”

The Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) presented "Fashion With A Vision" featuring charming professional models, guests models and members of  FCCP wearing exotic creations by Dita Sandico Ong, Patis Tesoro and Malu Veloso made from indigenous fibers like abaca, piña, banana and many others abundantly grown in the Philippines. 

An expert advocates bonding with kids over a fantastic tale or two.

Native marketing representative Jason Bothe flew in to Manila from Canada recently to grace the shoe brand’s Color Carnival event at the Bonifacio High Street, held to officially launch Native shoes in the Philippines. 

With a whole new spectrum of hyper colors, Cole Haan's Spring 2012 collection infuses modern expression into brand’s iconic "wingtip" silhouette. A balanced mix of signature artisan craftsmanship and innovative technology highlight a new collection of footwear and accessories inspired by menswear: re-imagined in shades of fuchsia, coral, green, purple, yellow and blue

Jessica's latest collection is inspired by ‘60s and ‘70s retro, vintage handicraft techniques, floral prints, romantic laces and textured fabrics.

Over five days in January, a group of visitors to New York were treated to a private concert with the pianist Lang Lang at the Montblanc store, cocktails and a fashion show attended by the designers Oscar de la Renta and Diane Von Furstenberg, and a tour of Estee Lauder’s original office.

London was bedazzled, to say the least, when top Filipino designers showcased the best of the Philippines in front of  the royals and the movers and shakers of this cosmopolitan city.

The powerful magnetism and enthusiasm of Josie Natori are exhilarating. With verve, Josie stood up from her group of friends to greet us, as Rupert and I entered the "55th Manila FAME" event at the SMX Convention Center. 

When she was no more than 10 or 12, Lizzie Jagger liked to paint English landscapes on a set of fake nails that she toted with her everywhere. Her inspirations were whimsical, even rarefied at times.

Native marketing representative Jason Bothe flew in to Manila from Canada recently to grace the shoe brand’s Color Carnival event at the Bonifacio High Street, held to officially launch Native shoes in the Philippines. Bothe talks to Manila Bulletin about carefully nurturing a shoe brand and the secrets behind Native’s success.

While Italy remains “a place of style and inspiration,” in an increasingly globalizing retail environment, its brands are now looking East for expansion.