Avant-garde designer Axel Que and jewelry designer Manny Halasan continue the tale of the Bakunawa with their national costume creation for Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe PH Official (@themissuniverseph) “I...
Fashion trends for a world in transition Next year is all about our hope to transition back as close as possible to normalcy, as we faced the world anew with work leisure ensembles that do not compromise comfort, versatility, and function. The fashion necessities of 2021 have been announced by...
Avant-garde designer Axel Que shares some details about the upcoming creation While it doesn’t have any bearing on a representative’s journey in the competition, the national costume presentation sets a lively start to the pageant proper for the Miss Universe. It gives candidates a chance to...
Rimowa opens flagship store in Manila IT'S IN THE BAG A peek of Rimowa's new store at Greenbelt 3 Rimowa has just debuted its flagship store in the Philippines. It’s a welcome move—and timely now that the world is reopening after nearly two years of lockdowns and travel bans. It’s an old...
As the 70th edition of Miss Universe 2021 comes in less than a week, Filipino fans are already excited to see kababayans on the pageant’s stage. From updates about Philippine representative Beatrice Luigi Gomez to actress Marian Rivera on the show, local beauty contest aficionados are following...
Ehrran Montoya looks back on his journey to create his colorful spring-summer 2022 collection Metamorphosis and butterflies are concepts used in fashion for so many years that they can be dubbed as among the industry’s cliches. Mariah Carey has been wearing it in the early ‘90s, Alexander...
‘I made sure that the dresses I made for her will match who she is and what she advocates for’ Fashion has been a major part of pageantry since its early beginnings. And it is just right, especially when crowning a queen. One must look the part, and to some extent, be the physical manifestation...
H&M’s 'Innovation Circular Design Story' will definitely get you in the right party mood Sustainable designs don’t just mean earth-friendly clothes in muted neutral palettes. For the season, global retail brand H&M brings an array of ethically-made, perfect-for-the-holidays pieces that...
There’s a new must-visit boutique in Mandaluyong City During the onset of the pandemic, online shopping and having things delivered at the doorstep has been an essential part of our lives. Not only do they help in maintaining our pantry and closet filled but they also keep us from the threat of...
Calling all sneakerheads! As we rediscover the world again this month, it looks like we have to bid a slight farewell to our beloved pambahay footwear, which has accompanied us throughout our at-home pandemic life. But that doesn’t mean that we are also saying goodbye to style and comfort. And if...
She served a ‘reveal’ on the pageant stage The Miss Grand International (MGI) fever is on again in the Philippines as the 2021 edition beauty pageant held its preliminary competition last Dec. 2, 2021. As usual, Filipinos are rallying online to cheer for the country’s representative, Samantha...
In case you are wondering, they’re fake For the longest time, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has been advocating animal rights through a number of controversial methods, from exposing what happens in the slaughterhouses to the testing in the laboratories with no censors or...
