The costume is styled with a headpiece and metal accessories by Jerome Navarro Mighty and empowered, Celeste Cortesi’s national costume at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant is inspired by Filipino superheroine Darna. Filipino fashion designer Oliver Tolentino crafted the elaborate garb, paired with...
Looking celestial and truly phenomenal Miss Universe fever is on as the candidates of the prestigious beauty contest walked the stage during its preliminary competition on Jan. 12. Celeste Cortesi, the Philippines’ representative, definitely made local pageant fans proud with her performance and...
The ‘Triangle of Sadness’ star makes history as the first Filipina to get a Golden Globes nomination Filipino actors are slowly penetrating Hollywood and leading the pack is actress Dolly de Leon. Since her breakthrough performance in Ruben Östlund’s “ Triangle of Sadness ” film, the...
Millennials surfed the web for Prada pieces while Gen Z went to the internet for Balenciaga Y2K style reigned supreme in the past year. And looking at the recent runway showcases and brand releases, it seems that our craze for 2000s fashion will continue. If you need any proof of it, high-end...
For some celebrities, owning a luxury bag is a way of saying that he/she has made it. A branded bag says a lot, such as a status symbol for the owner. In certain instances, celebrities even benefit from their social media presence and endorsements. Sellers can be generous and send their high-end...
Fashion magazines aren’t just reading materials for leisure time. They are portals to fantasy worlds where art and clothing meet. Leading this visual experience are various fashion creatives, each contributing an element to complete a spectacular editorial spread. Before, many thought that...
A vision in red Fashion has always been a big part of pageants. In the past years, style has played an essential role in telling a candidate’s story, using design to celebrate culture, heritage, and individuality. For Filipina queens, working with local fashion creatives guarantees that it is...
Size does matter, especially in this season of oversized everything THE VERY EXTRA ZIPPER Louis Vuitton's spring summer 2023 collection (Isidore Montag/Go Runway) In 2023, everything will be massive, judging from how Gen-Z has categorically dumped the skinny jean into the closet of oblivion (for...
In this dynamically rapid world we all have the occasional privilege to live in, how does fashion blur the line between transitory trends and enduring classics? How do we keep up with this ever-changing and ever-elusive wearable art form? Do people still know what’s “in,” and can they...
The legendary British fashion icon and activist passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 81 Vivienne Westwood, British fashion icon and pioneer of the punk style movement, passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 81. News about her demise was confirmed through posts shared on her namesake brand’s social...
“‘Emily in Paris’ allows me to experiment with its irreverent, creative side, where I say, ‘Break the convention, be yourself, and feel different, unique, and affirm it.’” To make a fantasy come to life in film and television, industry creatives don’t just rely on a great script and...
The project is made possible in collaboration with the French Academy in Rome, with the support of the Mobilier National Fendi widens its design portfolio beyond just its iconic baguette bag. This month, the Italian luxury label gives a makeover to six historic Salons in Villa Medici in Rome. The...
