When we talk about luxury travel, one of the things that comes to mind is the Orient Express. Since its inception in the 1880s, the luxury train has been among the go-to rides of many due to its lush interiors and long-distance train service. Its legacy has been immortalized in pop culture. After...
Josie Natori founded her New York-based fashion label Natori in 1977. Since then, she has been one of the pioneers who put the Philippines on the fashion map. Through the years, the Filipino-American fashion designer has gained numerous accolades not only for her classic designs but also for her...
Since she established her brand in 1977, Josie Natori has been championing Filipino fashion on the world stage. Each piece of her Natori brand features the craftsmanship of Filipino artisans. That mission continues until today as she unveils her newest collection. Through her spring-summer 2023...
In episode three of the series, Anna Delvey demanded some luxury undies
There is no denying that "Inventing Anna" is one of the most loved series today not just for its plot's scandals and schemes but also for its costumes. Con artist Anna Delvey, Anna Sorokin in real life, may have fooled...
The New Year is upon us. On the crystal surface of the champagne we drank on New Year's Eve, have we seen enough of ourselves to help us kick old habits, strengthen parts of us that had been weak, turn a new leaf, hug our enemies, and keep abusive, toxic people we loved at a distance? But...
'It is the ultimate gift from me to you' In the 1933 novel "Lost Horizon" by British author James Hilton, Shangri-La is defined as a mythical paradise. It is a utopia in the Himalayas where joy reigns and people thrive beyond life expectancy. Since the publication of the book, people all over the...
The Filipino-American fashion designer calls to #StopAsianHate
The recent killing in of eight individuals in Atlanta, Georgia in the US, six of which are Asian women, added another layer of urgency to propagate #StopAsianHate in the country. The incident pushed many stars, artists, fashion...
IN THE COVER Philippines' biggest and most influential lifestyle people in a forum that embraces the year ahead with best wishes and good intentions
Here are some heartfelt messages from industry leaders that should remind us to bring with us and keep with us a lot of faith, a lot of hope, and...
A social gathering on Zoom to celebrate such a charmed life
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This sonnet, penned by this humble writer, was among the many kind words spoken in tribute to party chronicler and Manila Bulletin Lifestyle "Having A Ball" columnist Tina Jacinto.
In her...
A "poet" once said, "mo' money, mo' problems…" This rings true recently when the business community was rocked with a new "scandal"—which is much welcome, like an ostrich in the middle of the road—not involving the Covid, the pandemic, or government funds.
Two...
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Tina Jacinto gracefully stalked the social gatherings of Manila's elite, of which she was a part, as Manila Bulletin's beloved longtime social columnist
She cooked me a mean arroz a la Cubana, which she knew I loved. And we sat at her table, where she watched...
