For over five decades, Patis Tesoro has stood as the Grand Dame of Philippine Fashion—a cultural guardian whose needle and thread have stitched together history, heritage, and identity. Beyond her mastery of the baro’t saya and piña fabric, she remains a teacher at heart—one determined to...
There is no denying that the Philippines is rich in design talents who merge the country’s cultural heritage with modern sensibilities. What they need is a platform that will showcase them on a grander scale—one that makes a statement reaching beyond the archipelago’s borders. That’s the...
For over a decade, H&M has been providing Filipinos with everyday style fixes through its numerous stores across the country. Until now, fans of the brand have only seen its latest collections on store shelves after their international debuts. This time, the Swedish fashion giant reinforces its...
What was once a dream for many Filipino creatives is now a movement that can be witnessed at one of he world’s most watched runways—New York, USA. Filipinxt debuted in May 2024, and recently wrapped up its fourth season last Sept. 13, 2025 at 4W43, Midtown Manhattan. Designer lineup Apart from...
Each island of the Philippines has something unique to offer. Whether it’s food, design, or performance, these cultural gems make the country 's heritage ever vibrant—and that’s all thanks to the Filipino creatives who push them forward. It’s an understatement to say that the...
September may be over, but in the Philippines, fashion season is just about to reach its peak as a new platform emerges with a mission to put Filipino design talent in the spotlight—and even better, on the global map. This October, Manila Fashion Week is set to unveil its inaugural edition,...
Rhett Eala is a Filipino designer who understands a woman’s love for fashion. His creations are best described as comfortable, but in a way that makes the wearer not only feel at ease but also confident. They are never intimidating and don’t compete with her beauty. Instead, they highlight it...
Plains and Prints has long been synonymous with Filipina beauty and elegance. Since its humble beginnings in Greenhills, San Juan City, the homegrown brand—led by CEO Roxanne Farillas—has expanded to numerous stores across the Philippines and made waves with its creative collaborations with...
The day after Uniqlo unveiled “The Art and Science of LifeWear” at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle was invited to an intimate round of interviews with the brand’s leaders. From Koji Yanai, who is the senior executive officer of Fast Retailing (Uniqlo’s parent...
Living in a time when beauty is no longer boxed into one definition is a blessing. Around the world, brands are responding to this shift—listening more closely to their customers and offering inclusive options. But with so many launches, the real challenge often lies in knowing which products...
For the longest time, men’s grooming has been a niche—perhaps because men tend to lead more on-the-go lifestyles, or simply don’t pay as much attention to it. Compared to the women’s section, there have traditionally been only a handful of products men could find on shelves for skincare and...
Few cities capture the beat of fashion and art quite like New York. Its energy, diversity, and creative spirit made it the ideal setting for Uniqlo’s 20th anniversary in the United States. To mark the milestone, the brand hosted a celebration at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), bringing together...
