Fashion designer Barge Ramos weighs in on cross-cultural design and the adaptable aesthetic of the barong . Unlike the terno , there is no need to revive the barong because it has never left the Filipino closet. Through the years, it has been the go-to for weddings, social events, and even senate...
During their relationship, Clandestine Lover (CL) and His Partner (HP) made sure their affair remained secret. Even if rumors would emerge once in a while, CL would arrogantly deny having anything special with HP. HP did the same and did not reply to such rumors. Hence, even if the two were seen...
Writing about Filipino designer Jessan Macatangay , Natasha Hitti , a reporter for architecture and design magazine Dezeen , was about to elicit from him a comment about chairs. This is important, as chairs literally make up the frame and details, in differing ways and amounts, of his graduation...
They look ravishingly delicious! Blackpink style with ramen noodles, rice, and nori by Ruby Perman “Don’t play with your food.” That’s what our moms used to tell us when we were younger. Kids’ imaginations go into many places and, at times, manifest way beyond the play area. The thought...
Get to know local fashion brands Urbanigs.ph, Rags2Riches Inc., and Filip + Inna through their handwoven items. A patriotic touch, no matter how small, gives any OOTD a new oomph. While Philippine textiles are claiming their rightful place in the local fashion scene, there have a lot more stories...
Beauty queen maker Jonas Gaffud and fashion designer Albert Andrada explore nanosilver technology. Photo from Jonas Gaffud Instagram The pandemic pushed many Filipino fashion designers to incorporate safety with style, from making protective suits to discovering new innovations in textile. New...
This stylist to the stars leads us to her quarantine world of socially conscious and sustainable clothes. Pam Quiñones Fashion icon and stylist extraordinaire Pam Quiñones is no stranger to disruption. As one of the early purveyors of duality styling (masculine and feminine, form and function)...
Easy, fool-proof tips that will make your shopping experience safer and more efficient. In Australia’s viral “Dumb Ways to Die” public service announcement for railway safety back in 2012, artist Tangerine Kitty detailed—as the campaign title indicates—dumb ways to die, including eating a...
Photos courtesy of LESLEY MOBO In fashion, haute couture shows us the aesthetic of a fashion house or a designer at its most aspirational. The custom-fit clothing, often created using hand executed techniques, is high art that marries craftsmanship and design. They are worn by celebrities...
While many are scrambling toward possible sources of income during the pandemic, Network Actor (NA) seems to be chill, not showing signs of worry at all. Some of his co-workers in limbo at work even noticed a bit of flaunting by NA. For example, his Loved One (HW) has continued to buy pricey items...
For this year's SONA, female politicians wore their support for the local fashion industry. Araw brooch The annual State the Nation Address (SONA) has always been among the greatly anticipated events of the country. Apart from the President’s status report, it is a cultural display as interpreted...
From breezy blouses to distressed denim jackets, these everyday pieces bring a new vibe to butterfly sleeves. No longer an exclusive piece for state occasions and other formal events, the terno has outgrown its traditional high society association, now reaching a new and younger audience while...
