How Manila’s Best Dressed dress down in quarantine There are many reasons to get dressed. For an occasion, for brunch, for a fundraiser, for each other, for ourselves. The pandemic, which has forced us to stay home for the last six months, is another reason. Getting dressed to sit on the couch or...
Fashion fans rejoice! This month, Swedish fashion brand Monki, under the H&M group, is entering the local fashion scene with its creative collections and inspiring store concept. “We have a strong Monki following in Asia, and the Philippines is a new and exciting market for us,”...
“Age is just a number.” We’ve heard that saying so many times. So often that many think of it as an excuse to what people really feel about aging. But the thing is aging is not an obstacle to overcome, but a stage of life we all must embrace and love in order to do it gracefully. Think of the...
The wheels on the Sunnies Specs bus go round and round, all the way to your home If you have been on Instagram these past few years, you will be familiar with Sunnies Studio. It would not be an understatement to say that the brand’s rapid growth in popularity (and subsequent sales, with a capital...
While the top-tier talents of some networks can relax during the pandemic even without projects, talents caught between jobs are no doubt, feeling the pinch. Many young celebrities, particularly those in the midst of building homes and paying off mortgages, have found themselves scrambling for...
Better practice your lava walk in this handmade beauty. Not only did Catriona Gray make us proud by winning the country’s fourth Miss Universe crown, she also brought honor to the Philippines by bringing local fashion to the global stage. Even though her reign has ended, she continues to champion...
Here's what goes behind the seams of the brand's latest offering. Sustainability and technology have been at the core of Uniqlo. Through the years, the Japanese retail giant has formulated ways of designing clothes in a much greener sense, from maximizing its resources to minimizing its use of...
We’ve got to admit, the pieces are looking pretty chic. Before sustainability became a movement in many industries, Filipina mothers had been practicing it. Back in the day, thanks to the flour sacks or katsa , mothers saved money and reduced waste by using the textile as diapers for their babies...
These fashion students present industry issues in their first virtual graduation show. No more rushing to get front row seats. Say goodbye to street style photographers. Live fashion shows take a back seat in this year of pandemic. For many, nothing can replace the theatricality of a runway...
Showbiz friends held a party and everyone brought food for potluck. Celebrity One (CO) brought lechon. The others were assigned Japanese food, pasta, BBQ, and dessert. The Host (TH) took charge of drinks. The day came and CO was upset, as she claimed that miscommunication about dates with the...
And other ways the craft empowers PH and the Filipinos Photo by Bagane Fiola from the British Council The Philippines is among the many countries that are blessed to have a weaving culture. Every region has its own handloom tradition that dates back to pre-colonial times. What started as textiles...
The show is unlike any online fashion show you've seen. Image from The Front Row Instagram account The year 2020 has seen the emancipation of virtual runway shows. The fashion industry fully embraced the power of technology to keep its operations and spirit alive. While these can't replace the...
