She looks gorgeous wearing those butterfly sleeves Fashion has never been more important in the pageant industry. Gone are the days when beautiful dresses, fantastic shoes, and a tiara are good enough to make a winner. These days beauty queens are seen as champions of their local culture, which...
Online or not, these fairs support Filipino brands and artisans Photo from Likhang Habi Fair This year's Christmas calls for a more purposeful gifting experience. After all, it is still the season of giving. And with all of the things that had happened in the country, from the Taal eruption and the...
In case you need more dainty things this holiday Starbucks x Kate Spade New York collection Beverage brand Starbucks is no stranger when it comes to collaborating with the fashion industry. From designers Vera Wang and Rebecca Minkoff to stylist Rachel Zoe and bag brand Herschel, Starbucks '...
It was like a reunion of sorts. Seeing colleagues dressed to the nines, preened to perfection, even if its just for a virtual outing, Bench Fashion Week (BFW) Virtual feels like familiar territory last Friday, Nov. 27. There were Margie Moran, Steven Tan, Mayor Francis and Keri Zamora, Randy Ortiz,...
So, is it going to be Aida, Lorna, or Fe? Continuing the celebration of all things Filipino culture, local chocolate brand Auro Chocolate comes up with a chocolate line that features illustrations of Filipinas donning the country's National Dress on its label. Together with fashion designer Lesley...
Jeffrey Rogador (Image from jeffreyrogador.com ) Jeffrey Rogador , Filipino fashion designer, passed away at age 42. His death was announced morning of Dec. 1. Receiving his fine arts degree from the University of Santo Tomas, Rogador further honed his fashion design skills through the years that...
A world of diverse citizens connected by a common thread of courage, style, and independence, that is the vision of Donatella Versace with her idea of a "Versace universe." And through the Milanese luxury brand, the matriarch of the House of Versace presents a notion of building a modern sexy...
From the thrifted and pre-loved to the upcycled and reconstructed They say there is no such thing as the 'perfect' fashion find... But what if I told you that these brands aren't just chic, aren't just local, but are sustainable too? I mean, doesn't that just check all the boxes! The Manila Fling...
To splurge or not to splurge? Still from KC Concepcion's YouTube channel Just think of it.: A double door closet full of designer heels and luxury footwear waiting for you to step into for a day stroll or night out. Having a shoe collection is every girl's dream. Even guys wouldn't deny that...
Are we seeing a fashion influencer in the making? There is no denying that the breakout social media star of the pandemic season is Ericka Camata , more famously known as Ms. Everything . From her crazy seaside antics and high-pitched singing to her play with the English language, the internet...
"Kylie V for Versace" Photo from @ kylieverzosa Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa models for the Italian fashion house's local pre-fall 2020 social media campaign. The mental health advocate and former beauty queen shares a photo of her on Instagram wearing the luxury brand's high-slit black...
From a sultan princess to a bulalakaw -inspired look, here are some of the reimagined Philippine costumes of the pageant This year marks a new age for beauty pageants. What used to be a live spectacle, beauty contest are now harnessing the power of the internet and social media by pursuing virtual...
