Anthony “AG” Gonzales and Kristine del Rosario-Gonzales did more than what was expected of them as parents—all for their daughter Agatha who joined their school’s beauty pageant online. As a result of their unwavering support, the nine-year-old grade four student of Veritas Catholic School...
Definitely, a piece fit for a modern Filipino The terno puffer We have seen the rebirth of terno in the past year in many stylish iterations. There is the menswear-inspired terno that's all about girl power. Another is the avant-garde type, a product modern designers' bold reimagination of the...
She looks gorgeous wearing those butterfly sleeves Fashion has never been more important in the pageant industry. Gone are the days when beautiful dresses, fantastic shoes, and a tiara are good enough to make a winner. These days beauty queens are seen as champions of their local culture, which...
So, is it going to be Aida, Lorna, or Fe? Continuing the celebration of all things Filipino culture, local chocolate brand Auro Chocolate comes up with a chocolate line that features illustrations of Filipinas donning the country's National Dress on its label. Together with fashion designer Lesley...
They look ravishing in their butterfly sleeves If there is one thing to be happy about in the past years in the local fashion scene, it is the resurgence of the terno . Long before, the Philippine National Dress was thought to go extinct due as women find it unsuitable for modern lifestyle. Today,...
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...
From breezy blouses to distressed denim jackets, these everyday pieces bring a new vibe to butterfly sleeves. No longer an exclusive piece for state occasions and other formal events, the terno has outgrown its traditional high society association, now reaching a new and younger audience while...
