With its stunning sunset views, panoramic nature scenes, and idyllic beaches, the Philippines is *the* perfect summer destination for international travelers, and even local tourists. With it being a tropical country, it is also the place to rock pieces imbued with the season’s vibrant...
Michael Kors unveils its spring-summer 2023 collection for MICHAEL Michael Kors in the Philippines, following its short video feature ad starring Bella Hadid, Alton Mason, and friends in Hollywood, Los Angeles. In the brand’s latest ad campaign, photographer Lachlan Bailey has successfully...
For the longest time, iconic artworks have been the source of inspiration for many fashion designers. Think of Yves Saint Laurent’s The Mondrian dress, Versace’s pop art fashion, and our very own Michael Cinco and his couture collection in homage to Gustav Klimt, among others. Fashion imbued...
When it comes to today’s pageant scene, beauty is no longer enough. Apart from wit and charm, to be a crowned winner, a lady must also have a purpose. From highlighting humanitarian and educational causes to projects relating to the environment, candidates know want to make their journey in their...
Disco may have had its moment in the ‘70s but its “last dance” is far from over. Its exuberant style continues to inspire today’s fashion scene, serving pieces that are full of charm, joy, and, of course, glamor. This season calls everyone to unleash their inner disco diva. And if they need...
Being a tropical country, summertime provides a chance for the Filipino style to shine bright. From showcasing intricate weavings and imaginative color plays to highlighting endemic materials, locally-made fashions aren’t just beautiful to look at, they also have stories to tell on their own. This...
Can you feel the heat? The dry or summer season finally arrived in the Philippines, which means it is time to shed your cozy cold-weather pieces and refresh your wardrobe with garbs that celebrate life and moments under the sun. This season is looking to be an exciting one as it is also a summertime...
The category is… life in color. That’s what fashion designer Michael Leyva’s show is all about during the final day of Bench Fashion Week (BFW) spring-summer 2023. To hype up everyone for the fashion festivity that’s about to unravel on the runway, the show started with the house tunes of...
A year ago, Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe and Swiss performance brand On collaborated on a capsule featuring On’s first venture into the luxury world. Now, the partnership has returned with a limited-edition capsule featuring elevated running shoes. “Blending Swiss-born engineering with...
Championing Filipino style has always been at the core of Ched Studio. With its artisanal design approach, the local fashion brand has produced collections that marry arts, history, and pop culture references with Filipino craftsmanship. This time, it presents its latest collection at Bench Fashion...
In Dr. Jose Rizal’s “El Filibusterismo,” we discovered the transformation of Crisostomo Ibarra, from a charming son of a businessman into a revengeful jeweler Simoun. If Rizal’s first novel “Noli Me Tangere” was centered on romance, its sequel “El Filibusterismo” was all about...
After presenting his collection at Bench Design Awards 2017 and Ternocon 2020, Filipino fashion designer Jaggy Glarino returns to the runway of the Filipino clothing giant as he presents his most personal collection yet. For his “Core Memory” collection at Bench Fashion Week (BFW)...
