Avant-garde designer Axel Que shares some details about the upcoming creation While it doesn’t have any bearing on a representative’s journey in the competition, the national costume presentation sets a lively start to the pageant proper for the Miss Universe. It gives candidates a chance to...
KC meets Carrie! Carrie Bradshaw not only made sex conversations beyond the bed okay during the ‘90s through her column, but she also created a new breed of fashionistas who loves unconventional styling, designer-thrift pairings, and stiletto-worshippers who would rather have a broken ankle than...
Rimowa opens flagship store in Manila IT'S IN THE BAG A peek of Rimowa's new store at Greenbelt 3 Rimowa has just debuted its flagship store in the Philippines. It’s a welcome move—and timely now that the world is reopening after nearly two years of lockdowns and travel bans. It’s an old...
Pantone Color Institute announces Very Peri, Pantone 17-3938, as its pick for Color of the Year 2022. What makes this decision unique in its 22-year legacy in forecasting a prime hue is that it is its first time to create a new color to banner a year. Pantone Color of the Year 2022 Very Peri (Photo...
As the 70th edition of Miss Universe 2021 comes in less than a week, Filipino fans are already excited to see kababayans on the pageant’s stage. From updates about Philippine representative Beatrice Luigi Gomez to actress Marian Rivera on the show, local beauty contest aficionados are following...
Ehrran Montoya looks back on his journey to create his colorful spring-summer 2022 collection Metamorphosis and butterflies are concepts used in fashion for so many years that they can be dubbed as among the industry’s cliches. Mariah Carey has been wearing it in the early ‘90s, Alexander...
‘I made sure that the dresses I made for her will match who she is and what she advocates for’ Fashion has been a major part of pageantry since its early beginnings. And it is just right, especially when crowning a queen. One must look the part, and to some extent, be the physical manifestation...
H&M’s 'Innovation Circular Design Story' will definitely get you in the right party mood Sustainable designs don’t just mean earth-friendly clothes in muted neutral palettes. For the season, global retail brand H&M brings an array of ethically-made, perfect-for-the-holidays pieces that...
She looks simply divine For the longest time, “pasabog” shoots are a thing used by Filipino beauty pageant contestants not only to create buzz online but also for them to present Filipino-made fashions. As representatives of the Philippines on the international stage, they put in all effort to...
If Greenbelt 3 is the new retail mecca for this holiday season, Mark "Jappy" Gonzalez is one of the high priests. His Greenbelt 3 section comprised of Univers 3.0, Officine Universelle Buly, and Off-White is, without doubt, now the cool, hip wing of Greenbelt. While traditional luxury retail brands...
There’s a new must-visit boutique in Mandaluyong City During the onset of the pandemic, online shopping and having things delivered at the doorstep has been an essential part of our lives. Not only do they help in maintaining our pantry and closet filled but they also keep us from the threat of...
Calling all sneakerheads! As we rediscover the world again this month, it looks like we have to bid a slight farewell to our beloved pambahay footwear, which has accompanied us throughout our at-home pandemic life. But that doesn’t mean that we are also saying goodbye to style and comfort. And if...
