Some collaborations are carefully planned. Others happen more naturally, in the middle of a conversation between friends. That was how “Candy Pop” began—during a casual catch-up between Niña Cuenca, head of design at Atelier 818 Fine Jewelry, and Patricia Diane Ang, chief executive officer...
Trust, sustainability, and fashion circularity—these are the main pillars that guide entrepreneur Maia Urrutia in building her brand, The Bag Hub. Established in 2009, it is a store that sells consigned luxury items, from handbags and footwear to apparel and jewelry. Through the years, it has...
When it comes to sickening looks, trust that Cardi B can deliver. From her red carpet appearances to street style sightings, the American rapper always finds a way to be extra in glamor, confidence, and body positivity. Her sense of style also echoes in the pieces she wears on stage—only this...
Summertime dressing can be defined in three words: carefree, colorful, and cheerful. Pieces should be an invitation for joyful moments, a taste of adventure, and a celebration of easy, sun-soaked days that feel endlessly nostalgic. For noted Filipino fashion designer Rajo Laurel, all those themes...
There is no denying that Filipino girl group Bini is not shy about experimenting with looks and playing with different styles. Whether its members are on stage or off duty, fans can expect that Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, and Sheena will deliver sickening ensembles. Proof of...
For many Filipino fashion designers, one of their ultimate goals is to showcase their work in one of the world’s major fashion capitals. It’s not just about putting their name on the map, but about presenting what Filipino design talent is all about. That was the mission of Spotlight Couronne...
In today’s luxury landscape, resale is the moment. At the forefront of that shift in the Philippines is The Bag Hub, a luxury consignment and resale platform founded by entrepreneur Maia Urrutia. What began as a small side business reselling bags to coworkers has grown into a trusted destination...
Fans grew up with Bewildered Actress (BA). They witnessed her development from a naïve young girl from the province into a reliable actress and businesswoman. Behind her stood her family. The public admired that BA did not abandon them as her career flourished. To be clear, BA was not a nepo baby....
One thing about fashion is that its power goes beyond appearance. Of course, it does not hold all the solutions to life’s problems. But having the right pieces—items that resonate with you—is often enough to boost our confidence to push through whatever life may throw at us. That is something...
Every May, the streets of the Philippines become a platform for beauty and devotion as Filipinos celebrate Flores de Mayo. Introduced by the Spaniards in the 1800s, the festival is celebrated throughout the month as a way to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayers, flower offerings, and, one...
The thing about graphic tees is that they are pieces that communicate—quite literally. A shirt becomes a blank canvas for whatever design or statement one wants to share. Ever since their rise in the 1970s, these printed shirts have adapted to people’s changing lifestyles and moods, but what...
For many fashion savants, the streets continue to be their runway. They turn what could be an ordinary ‘fit into something striking, reworking familiar pieces in fresh ways. That’s exactly what we saw when Bershka, Pull and Bear, and Stradivarius opened their newest stores in the south of Metro...
