All that turned heads at the presidential inauguration THE FINAL REVENGE OF THE TERNO The terno has been making a significant comeback as a symbol of Philippine national style and identity (Cover design by Jules Vivas, photo of Liza Araneta-Marcos' terno courtesy of Lesley Mobo) The...
In this honest conversation, Filipino designers count the ways Sketches by Albert Andrada I made a promise that I would stay in my shirts, shorts, and sneakers until a vaccine was found. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I might have underestimated our fighting spirit, thinking we could manage...
Relax! At least that’s a common refrain from the Filipino designers we have consulted to help us figure out the look of holiday 2020, a historic year, one we would remember as “the year that never quite happened.” “Since the holiday season’s celebrations are limited to small intimate...
So, is it going to be Aida, Lorna, or Fe? Continuing the celebration of all things Filipino culture, local chocolate brand Auro Chocolate comes up with a chocolate line that features illustrations of Filipinas donning the country's National Dress on its label. Together with fashion designer Lesley...
Imagine policewomen in tailored terno tops and shorts manning Rizal Park. That’s London-based Filipino international designer Lesley Mobo musing about the national dress while we are on a late-night conversation on Messenger. “Imagine that, with boots!” he sighs. Lesley Mobo TERNO AT...
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...
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle asks: What are the undiscovered spots in your hometown that people should know about? The true essence of wandering breaks free upon discovery of a place you’ve never been to before It could be out of curiosity, word of mouth on an upcoming tourist destination, a...
