Homegrown jewelry brand Amami presents its ‘Basilio’ collection with pieces designed to be worn by anyone. Starting out as a passion project in 2017, Amami became a full-blown social enterprise when founders Danielle Tan and Christine Tiu “met an artisan who happened to be one of the last...
Accomplished Celebrity (AC) and Her Partner (HP) are considered successful in their careers. AC has worked hard to reach her status, which is similar to what HP has attained. Over the years of their relationship, both have undergone moments that tested their relationship. Some years ago, they...
The graduating students demonstrated their design prowess in ‘Raconteur’ They’re graduating with flying colors, literally. SoFA Design Institute’s Class of 2021 is a testament to how vibrant, diverse, and beautiful the future of local fashion is as they presented their design prowess during...
Tough as diamonds PRECIOUS GEMS, PROUD PINOY Homegrown luxury brand Tessera is known for its personalized jewelry and classic diamond retailing Whether it’s a wedding or a coming-of-age party, Tessera’s exquisite collections of diamond jewelry have been major milestone markers for a decade. The...
Filipino designer exhibits future environmental dystopia in Japan UPCYCLED FUNK Pleated water repellent jacket Young contemporary artist and experimental fashion designer Kelvin Morales explores the interconnections of humanity with the future environmental dystopia in his thought-provoking debut...
While Emma Watson has gone “dormant” when it comes to gracing the movie screens, she is definitely not stopping when it comes to her causes—and she does it in style. During the recent Earthshot Awards, the 30-year-old “Harry Potter” star donned a look that champions both style and...
Filipino costumes using indigenous materials take stage in cultural extravaganza in Los Angeles, featuring Laura Santos, Jhay Layson, and Edwin Uy CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA Beautiful performances of traditional Filipino folk dances from each region interspersed the show (Photo from PCGLA) As part of...
Janet R. Nepales It didn’t seem odd to expect a heavyweight book about fashion, in its classic lines and hyper-strombotic adventurism, from Janet Rodriguez-Nepales. I must say, however, that a juicy Hollywood confessional, complete with jaw-dropping quotes and delectable anecdotes, would have...
Simply stunning! It is always a moment whenever Angelina Jolie attends a premiere of a new movie or a red carpet of an award show. Who could forget her in that custom Versace piece at the Academy Awards in 2012 and her dramatic leg reveal? Iconic, right? And now she takes her game up the ante with...
The Filipina socialite tries SM’s Call to Deliver service Safe, fast, and convenient are the words to describe today’s malling experience with shopping destinations going digital. Due to the pandemic, retail therapy can now be done while sitting on your couch. While many meticulous shoppers...
More than 100 celebrities and personalities globally shared their appreciation for the label’s famous arm candy After echoing the vibe of the ’70s and the whimsical works of artist Antonio Lopez for its spring-summer 2022 runway show , Fendi now pays homage to the iconic work of creative...
Marvel at the designs of the ‘Dean of Philippine fashion’ Earlier this year, the local fashion industry bid farewell to the legendary designer Ben Farrales . Dubbed as the “Dean of Philippine fashion,” Mang Ben, as his friends and colleagues humbly called him, helped put the nation’s...
