In this age and generation, “nothing beats the classics” has never been truer. There has been a clamor for “silent luxury” fashion on social media and the internet, while Gen Zs are giving preppy fashion, new styles, a unique vibe, and a fresh touch. While preppy style has been a mainstay...
No government funds were spent during Michael Leyva's fashion show in Malacañang last week, Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo Tantoco said. Photo from Michael Leyva Instagram Tantoco said "the government does not spend anything" on the event, noting that it was shouldered by the...
Often observers have the last laugh when circumstances prove what they have previously thought about certain celebrities. Apparently, the activities a celebrity does in private are the exact opposite of the image he/she has been projecting all along. Their objectives for living a double life might...
For many designers, fashion goes beyond just a form of art. It is also a way for them to mark moments in their lives—whether it is for a celebration, a new discovery, a desperate time, or a farewell to things they loss. Designing is their therapy. It is their way to release their emotions and...
“Cinderella” is among the well-known fairy tales told to children all over the world. Its rags-to-riches story gained an even larger audience when Disney turned it into an animated film in 1950. In 2015, fans of the movie were once again delighted when the film giant released a live-action...
After months of waiting, the sophomore season of “Drag Race Philippines” is upon us. This year, the workroom is once again filled with Filipino drag artists hailed from different parts of the nation. But before we see their take on the Snatch Game, do makeovers, and served heated dramas on the...
When we talk about Filipino style today, reimagined ternos, classic barongs, and other modern iterations of Filipinianas are what usually come to mind. But contemporary Filipino fashion doesn’t end there. There are jewelry pieces made the artisanal way by the local plateros. There are also...
Merrell In time for the rainy season, Merrell dropped its newest collection—Hut Ultra Wrap. This collection offers lightweight pieces designed with a high-cushioned midsole. The shoes also feature adjustable velcro straps, hook, and loop buckles for a comfortable fit. On top of this, the brand...
Asian Hospital Charities Inc., (AHCI) is a nonprofit organization which serves as the official Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. It aims to provide the underprivileged with access to medical services, through the funding of therapeutic interventions...
By IANE MACASIEB KEEPING IT FRESH Gen Z models don the modernized Filipiniana outfits from the Araw-Araw collection The Filipiniana gown, also known as the Maria Clara gown or terno, has given Filipino women a “sense of identity.” It makes every Filipina feel empowered just by wearing it. The...
Fashion is inherently political , according to Andrew Bolton, Wendy Yu curator in charge of The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Fashion functions as a mirror to our times,” he said. Vice President Sara Duterte and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos (IG) At last Monday’s...
Another Filipina beauty and talent shows that a Pinay is a real-life Barbie. In an Instagram post, Filipina actress Julia Saubier shares snippets and behind-the-scenes photos of her journey to becoming the 1971 live-action Barbie. “Our lil (3 secs at most lol) time in Barbie Land @barbiethemovie...
