Why throw your face masks when you can plant them Koobly face masks Can you imagine seeing more face masks in the ocean than jellyfishes? That will be the next new normal for the environment if world leaders, and regular citizens, continue to look over the pandemic’s ecological hazards. The rise...
The face shield features golden studs and the brand’s iconic monogram Making fashion out the pandemic. That is what the global fashion industry is thinking of as the coronavirus continues to affect the industry worldwide. But is it also forecasting fashion’s latest trend? Luxury brand Louis...
Imagine policewomen in tailored terno tops and shorts manning Rizal Park. That’s London-based Filipino international designer Lesley Mobo musing about the national dress while we are on a late-night conversation on Messenger. “Imagine that, with boots!” he sighs. Lesley Mobo TERNO AT...
It’s as easy as dialing #143SM If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you should know that Alex Gonzaga is one cool gal. Apart from her on-screen appearances as an actress, Alex has the heart of the masses through her fun and quirky Youtube videos, documenting her escapades from being a...
How Manila’s Best Dressed dress down in quarantine There are many reasons to get dressed. For an occasion, for brunch, for a fundraiser, for each other, for ourselves. The pandemic, which has forced us to stay home for the last six months, is another reason. Getting dressed to sit on the couch or...
Fashion fans rejoice! This month, Swedish fashion brand Monki, under the H&M group, is entering the local fashion scene with its creative collections and inspiring store concept. “We have a strong Monki following in Asia, and the Philippines is a new and exciting market for us,”...
“Age is just a number.” We’ve heard that saying so many times. So often that many think of it as an excuse to what people really feel about aging. But the thing is aging is not an obstacle to overcome, but a stage of life we all must embrace and love in order to do it gracefully. Think of the...
The wheels on the Sunnies Specs bus go round and round, all the way to your home If you have been on Instagram these past few years, you will be familiar with Sunnies Studio. It would not be an understatement to say that the brand’s rapid growth in popularity (and subsequent sales, with a capital...
While the top-tier talents of some networks can relax during the pandemic even without projects, talents caught between jobs are no doubt, feeling the pinch. Many young celebrities, particularly those in the midst of building homes and paying off mortgages, have found themselves scrambling for...
Better practice your lava walk in this handmade beauty. Not only did Catriona Gray make us proud by winning the country’s fourth Miss Universe crown, she also brought honor to the Philippines by bringing local fashion to the global stage. Even though her reign has ended, she continues to champion...
Here's what goes behind the seams of the brand's latest offering. Sustainability and technology have been at the core of Uniqlo. Through the years, the Japanese retail giant has formulated ways of designing clothes in a much greener sense, from maximizing its resources to minimizing its use of...
We’ve got to admit, the pieces are looking pretty chic. Before sustainability became a movement in many industries, Filipina mothers had been practicing it. Back in the day, thanks to the flour sacks or katsa , mothers saved money and reduced waste by using the textile as diapers for their babies...
