South Korean stars gathered at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Dec. 14 for the Asian Artist Awards 2023. Joining them were some of the brightest Filipino artists, one of the remarkable ones was Melai Cantiveros. The 35-year-old TV host and comedienne stole the spotlight with her hilarious...
Metallic is among this year’s top fashion trends. Local and international fashion designers put their twist on the glimmering style using the lushest materials, from brocade and lamé fabrics to crystal embellishment and all sorts of beadwork. But for this social enterprise, metallic style can be...
The holiday season is about creating wonderful memories with your family and friends. It is also a time for people to make their loved ones feel extra special through thoughtful presents. Unfortunately, Christmastime also comes with numerous events, crazy traffic jams, and office deadlines that...
In 2018, a piece of the Milan fashion scene came to Manila—Off-White. Since then, Filipino fashion savants have infused their style with the late Virgil Abloh’s vision of modern dressing. The brand’s Manila store is the 26th of the brand worldwide. In 2021, it widened its reach by opening its...
Simply iconic! Manila Luzon brought pride to the Philippines with her bagging the Best Entertainment Host award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023 in Singapore. The noted drag artist won the award for her work in the drag-reality competition show “ Drag Den .” For the event, the...
Michelle Dee is more than just a Filipino beauty queen. She is a purveyor of Filipino culture. She showcased that many times during Miss Universe 2023, with her causes and, of course, her outfit choices. The pageant may be over, but her championing of Filipino heritage through style continues. A...
It has been a tradition of the Pantone Color Institute to announce the prime hue representing a forthcoming year. For 2024, it has chosen Peach Fuzz, Pantone 13-1023, a warm and cozy color that combines pink and orange qualities. It is about “our desire to nurture ourselves and...
For more than two decades, the Pantone Color Institute has been selecting a prime color to represent each year. To do that, its global team of experts study color influences from different fields such as the film and fashion industries, travel destinations, other areas of design, and socio-economic...
After exhibiting planet-positive fashions with the Embassy of Sweden Manila, SM Aura now invites everyone to witness a grand Filipino fashion showcase highlighting the works of noted fashion designers Lesley Mobo and Joey Samson. Dubbed Paskong Ternocon 2023, the event is a collaboration between SM...
Dubbed by many as “the queen of Philippines handwoven textiles," the piña has been used in making the country’s traditional garbs and other artisanal products. The art of making the textile is getting the spotlight it deserves as it is now inscribed on the United Nations Educational,...
Saying that Filipinos are big-time fans of Japanese culture is a major understatement. Our love for all things Japanese spans from anime and manga to food and street-style fashion. Another thing many Filipinos are obsessed about is the charming fictional character Hello Kitty. Created in the 1970s...
Whenever Filipinos want a taste of Japanese flavors, from matcha drinks to a comforting bowl of ramen or a bite of onigiri, a quick trip to FamilyMart can satisfy their craving. The convenience store chain is a haven for anyone passionate about Japanese cuisine. But in Japan, its offerings go...
