Fashion designer Rajo Laurel marks this next chapter in his life with two memorable milestones. His holiday 2025 collection was born from an intensive and intentional collaboration with two of his sisters, resulting in chic and timeless pieces designed for everyday wear. He also reopened his...
FRESH CATCH Rajo shows off fish bought fresh from a fisherman Rajo Laurel has been on top of his game as a Filipino designer for decades. To me, although glamour and style are his medium, a medium at which he is most adept, is a truthseeker, always trying to get to the bottom of things, to...
“Where were you when I was alive?” cries John Wayne. I tell this in jest to Rajo Laurel, who has been on top of his game as a fashion designer for decades. “It must be so tiring to be so macho all the time,” I add, remembering John Wayne, the quintessential Hollywood male, hero of the...
Designer Rajo Laurel worked his magic on both bride Ella Pangilinan and mother-of-the-bride Maricel Laxa. In his stories, he posted photos the terno gown worn on the mannequin first, showing the little details that make it a standout. These include an overlay top with terno sleeves, baring...
MERDEKA DAY! DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Senator Robinhood Padilla, DFA Usec. Antonio Morales, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, and Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino bin Anthony The essence of camaraderie and cross-cultural collaboration recently found...
DESIGNERS FOR A CAUSE From left: Rajo Laurel, Martin Bautista, Andrea Tetangco, Mark Bumgarner, and Avel Bacudio She walked onto the massive catwalk in a blue Martin Bautista dress, and she took our breaths away, drew a tear or two from many eyes. She walked with crutches, but with a spring in her...
YOU CAN HAVE MORE OF WHAT YOU GIVE AWAY From left: Pinky Antonio, Steven Tan, Talia Asuncion, Sheila Romero, Suzette Ayson, Robby Carmona, and Dey Dimaandal (Excel Panlaque, Lifestyle Asia / AGC PHC) This Friday, help roll out the red carpet for resilience, a trait we must put on and celebrate more...
There’s no doubt that Nadine Lustre can serve a winning look. Last December, the 29-year-old star stole the spotlight at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2022’s Gabi ng Parangal not just because she won Best Actress and was hailed as one of the Stars of the Night, but also with her figure-hugging...
The noted Filipino fashion designer creates the ‘Alon’ gown With her appearances at international awards ceremonies, Filipino actress Dolly de Leon has blessed us with numerous style moments. Many times, she uses her red carpet-appearances to spotlight the talents of Filipino fashion designers...
The Very Extra Book Club starts the year with generous helpings of the scandals that broke this author and his New York swans apart THE VERY EXTRA BOOK CLUB From left: Rajo Laurel, Pauline Suaco Juan, Marielle Santos Po, Alicia Colby Sy, Stephanie Zubiri, Rocio Olbes Ressano, Jae de Veyra Pickrell,...
Life is back as we know it. Are we all dressed for it? In fashion, are we back with a vengeance? We turn to some of our favorite designers for their ideas on revenge dressing or is there such a thing? After the pandemic, I think fashion is back with a vengeance. On a personal level, most of my...
In celebration of a technological breakthrough that energizes water, Rajo Laurel presents an ode to biomorphic forms in his 2021 holiday collection Fluid is Rajo Laurel’s 2021 holiday collection, fluid like water that flows. Each piece is shaped as if by the forces of nature, blown by the wind,...
