PORTRAIT OF A DESIGNER KenzÅ Takada falls victim to the health crisis Paris-based Japanese designer Kenzo Takada has succumbed to Covid-19. He was 81. He died at the American Hospital in Paris on Sunday, Oct. 4. Made a knight of the Legion of Honor in 2016, the Osaka-born genius was described as...
It’s about time to check the hidden treasures inside your lola ’s baul We will always have a soft spot for our grandmothers. They are kind, gentle women who have helped shape us. One thing we always admire about them is their unique style that is made more elegant by time. It was through...
It is also about a woman winning over her colleagues, making friends, and navigating new romances Love, beauty, and passion, those are the things Darren Star ’s latest romantic fantasy Emily in Paris promises. The TV director and producer, known for his iconic (and stylish) shows Sex and the City...
The NY-based model is leading the way for Southeast Asian trans representation in fashion If there is one good thing that happened in 2020, it is the rise of Filipino trans visibility. From restroom debacles to the pardoning of Pemberton, let’s not even talk about “she who must not be...
Just a typical runway show, until Coco dives into the pool wearing couture. Christian Siriano and Coco Rocha (Photo by Sara Kerens) Supermodel Coco Rocha never fails to wow everyone with her runway performance. From walking down the runway with her daughter to her hype encounter with actress Leslie...
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...
