Editor's note: “What We Wore” is a section in Style Weekend's pages in The Manila Bulletin. It spotlights our readers' looks, detailing their stories as they layer, pair, and accessorize one piece after another. If you want us to feature your unique sense of style, post a photo of your...
For years, people have been on a long quest to get proper mental health and physical wellness. While many already achieved their goals, others find it challenging to focus due to their busy schedules and work hustles. Another reason hindering them from attaining that is their fear of judgment. Many...
What are your plans for this long weekend? Artefino Fair 2024 When: Ongoing until Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: The Fifth at Rockwell, Makati City With the theme “Kapamana,” Artefino Fair 2024 brings together designers, brands, social entrepreneurs, and artisan communities who put the...
Since its inception in 2017, Artefino has been a platform that champions Filipino heritage through its grand display of artisanal crafts. Led by Maritess Pineda, Mita Rufino, Cedie Lopez-Vargas, Susie Quiros, and Marimel Francisco, its goal is to support, revitalize, and ensure the survival of...
Are you looking for a book to pick up this weekend? It might be a good time to explore Filipino literary works. To help you get started, Style Weekend asked book influencers about the Filipino books that left them on the edge of their seats, broke their hearts, and gave them a sense of comfort and...
For years, Style Weekend, Manila Bulletin’s weekly magazine that came free with its newspaper every Friday, had been a go-to read for people seeking the latest in style and a guide on all the fun things to do on the weekend. After publishing its last print issue in 2017, Style Weekend returned as...
Love her or hate her, Emily Cooper is definitely living the life every girl dreams of. A career in a luxury French marketing firm? Check. A life in Paris? Check. Being in a relationship with gorgeous men? Check. And with the coming of the fourth season of “Emily in Paris,” we will definitely...
For the second episode of “Drag Race Philippines” season 3, the show tasked its roster of Filipino drag artists to merge fashion with eco-consciousness through its Sustaina-ball challenge. To do that, the queens produced runway looks using trash materials, a nod to the infamous “trash”...
Jewelry pieces adorned with lab-grown diamonds have been around for years. While their glimmer has caught the eyes of select luxury brands and jewelry fans, their allure is yet to make it big in the Philippines’ fashion scene. But it looks like things are about to change as a new player enters...
High School Musicals Night by The Sunny Club When: August 16, 9:30 p.m. onwards Where: Plus66, FBR Arcade, Katipunan, Quezon City Who says Pride ends in June? Join The Sunny Club for a night filled with iconic bops from High School Musical, Glee, and Victorious (and maybe more?) at Plus66 in...
Until today, Filipinas have long grappled with a shortage of local makeup brands that truly cater to their diverse skin tones. Despite the Philippines being a melting pot of cultures and complexions, the beauty industry has historically overlooked the unique needs of its consumers, leaving many to...
Shoes aren’t just accessories. They are a product of good and smart design. Of all the wearable pieces, they are the ones that are constantly put to the test, from how long they can go for a walk (or run) to how strong they are to carry their wearer’s weight. Style and function always go hand...
