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A rare exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila briefly offered a breathtaking journey through 300 years of Philippine art. It began with a glance. Two young women seated at a piano look up, as though interrupted mid-melody with your arrival. Painted in 1869 by the eminent artist Antonio...

For Winna Go, clothing is far more than a garment—it is an “arbiter of tradition, heritage, and destiny.” In her exhibit “Seams of Memory” at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Winna utilizes textiles as a primary storytelling medium to avoid the “cliche” of traditional identity...

When we talk about the greats in the Filipino fashion scene, it is hard not to mention Jose “Pitoy” Moreno. Born on Feb. 25, 1925, Pitoy was hailed as the Fashion Czar of Asia for his elaborate creations. His genius was immortalized in a 1996 song by the Filipino band Hotdog. During his...