The Fil-Am beauty queen is a transformational leader both in the pageant world and the fashion industry And just like that, we have a new queen. On Jan. 14, 2023, the entire globe tuned in to the Miss Universe pageant as it crowned its latest winner, Fil-Am beauty from USA R’Bonney Gabriel....
Filipino designer Rian Fernandez created a gown fit for the 'Force for Good' crown For the longest time, fashion has been a big part of beauty pageants, and it is best shown during the evening gown competition. A testament to that can be seen at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. One of our top...
Featuring contemporary workwear codes with a light-hearted approach What do you get when Marni and Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress) come together? An original workwear collection that’s perfect for everyday luxury wear guised in muted colors, prints, shapes. Plus, a whole lot of fun flair for the...
The coronation night of the 71st Miss Universe pageant hasn't started yet but it looks like the Philippines already won thanks to the works of Filipino fashion creatives that graced the stage of the pageant’s preliminary and national costume competitions. Below are the pieces made by Filipino...
Tiktok user Zoe Gabriel got an exclusive tour of the brand’s headquarters Let’s admit it, some of our favorite fashion pieces come with a heavy price tag. That is why many put in a lot of work, dedication, and money-saving tactics just to get them. Once they got their hands on their...
The costume is styled with a headpiece and metal accessories by Jerome Navarro Mighty and empowered, Celeste Cortesi’s national costume at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant is inspired by Filipino superheroine Darna. Filipino fashion designer Oliver Tolentino crafted the elaborate garb, paired with...
Looking celestial and truly phenomenal Miss Universe fever is on as the candidates of the prestigious beauty contest walked the stage during its preliminary competition on Jan. 12. Celeste Cortesi, the Philippines’ representative, definitely made local pageant fans proud with her performance and...
The ‘Triangle of Sadness’ star makes history as the first Filipina to get a Golden Globes nomination Filipino actors are slowly penetrating Hollywood and leading the pack is actress Dolly de Leon. Since her breakthrough performance in Ruben Östlund’s “ Triangle of Sadness ” film, the...
Millennials surfed the web for Prada pieces while Gen Z went to the internet for Balenciaga Y2K style reigned supreme in the past year. And looking at the recent runway showcases and brand releases, it seems that our craze for 2000s fashion will continue. If you need any proof of it, high-end...
For some celebrities, owning a luxury bag is a way of saying that he/she has made it. A branded bag says a lot, such as a status symbol for the owner. In certain instances, celebrities even benefit from their social media presence and endorsements. Sellers can be generous and send their high-end...
Fashion magazines aren’t just reading materials for leisure time. They are portals to fantasy worlds where art and clothing meet. Leading this visual experience are various fashion creatives, each contributing an element to complete a spectacular editorial spread. Before, many thought that...
A vision in red Fashion has always been a big part of pageants. In the past years, style has played an essential role in telling a candidate’s story, using design to celebrate culture, heritage, and individuality. For Filipina queens, working with local fashion creatives guarantees that it is...
