It is an understatement that Filipinos are big pageant fans, so much so that beauty contests have been a staple in many community celebrations. But when it comes to a grand display of Filipino beauty, it is hard not to think of Binibining Pilipinas. Since 1964, Binibining Pilipinas has been one of...
When we talk about dad style before, the word that often comes to mind is uncool due to their cargo shorts, punny shirts, and socks and sandals combo. For some kids today, that dad look is one of the dominating street styles. It combines what they love in clothing today, something baggy and chill...
From a simple seller of skincare products to becoming the owner of her own skincare line, Brightest Skin Essentials, chief executive Officer Yanna Salonga is living proof that no dream is too big to achieve. Yanna started to shine the brightest after she established her own skincare line in May...
Beauty standards in Asia often prioritize lighter skin and long, straight hair, as per the study on the Perception on Asian Beauty Standard: A Global Perspective, that causes widespread use of skin whitening products and hair straightening products and chemicals. This emphasis on light skin and...
Unlike in the past years, many fashion and beauty brands this year have gone silent when it comes to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, as per Business of Fashion. This month, we rarely saw rainbow collections dedicated to pursuing projects for the benefit of queer folks. While there are many...
Drag is an all-encompassing platform. It merges music, movement, comedy, and fashion, among others, in just a single performance. Drag artist go through a painstaking process to hone their craft. But when it comes to style, while many can sew their costumes, others seek the help of designers and...
For many Filipino designers, their journey starting in the industry wouldn't be complete without a trip to Divisoria. A market known far and wide in the Philippines, Divisoria is home to many goods at budget-friendly prices. Whatever one needs, there is a stall for it. Among its top products are...
YG Night Listening Party When: June 28, 9 p.m. onwards Where: 4992 P. Guazon, Poblacion, Makati City K-pop fans, unite! Kazaf Entertainment is inviting everyone to the Ultimate K-Pop Extravaganza. Join them for an electrifying celebration of K-pop music, dance, and culture. Bring your friends to...
Last year, fashion was painted pink as people waited for the coming of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie. Every girl—even boys—channeled the doll’s iconic style. Think of charming pastels, glitters and sequins, and a playful twist on Western style. Brands and fashion designers jumped on the...
Over 800 people oohed and aahed at Filipino international designer Oliver Tolentino last week in Bangkok, where he took part in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Thailand, as well as in the 126th Philippine Independence Day gala. Produced by...
Opulence is back, or at least it was on Tuesday night, June 18, when Puey Quiñones debuted his holiday 2024 collection at his atelier in Poblacion, where—with a mishmash of high and low, works of promising artists and found things, treasures unearthed from thrift shops, objets d’art by...
Since its inception in the 1950s, skateboarding has created a community of passionate individuals hitting the streets with their wheels. As it spreads worldwide, skateboarding has also created its own culture and given a new layer to streetwear. Those things are at the center of this year’s Go...
