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Best of Bench Fashion Week Spring/Summer  ’24

Best of Bench Fashion Week Spring/Summer  ’24

Suyen Corp., the company behind homegrown lifestyle brand Bench, among other foreign and local retail brands, trained the spotlight on both fast fashion and couture, as it also showcased the collections of such designers as Joey Samson, Rhett Eala, Nicolo Perez, Gabbie Sarenas, Jo-Ann Bitagcol and Carla Zhang. By Alex…
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Musings from the front row: London Fashion Week 2024

Musings from the front row: London Fashion Week 2024

While taking a break from public service and pursuing her master’s degree in Cities, Anna Mae Lamentillo found herself at the heart of London’s fashion scene — the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week, no less. “To be completely honest, my journey to the front row of various shows at…
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Owndays Philippines launches “Cases for Change” 2024

Owndays Philippines launches “Cases for Change” 2024

As part of its commitment to animal welfare and the environment, leading eyewear brand Owndays Philippines recently launched its second “Cases for Change” campaign at its flagship branch in SM Megamall. This year’s campaign theme centers on animal well-being and Owndays aims to raise awareness about the alarming challenges faced…
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Statement jewelry for all

Statement jewelry for all

Jhaena Jewels opens flagship store in Olongapo City in time for the launch of its partnership program for aspiring entrepreneurs. (From left) Aubrey Miles, Olongapo City Mayor, Rolen Paulino Jr.; Jhaena Jewels CEO, Haena Sia-Foo, with husband, co-founder, and CFO, Justin Foo, and Gabby Concepcion. You’ve got the dress, the…
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Paul Cabral, finally!

Paul Cabral, finally!

What took one of the country’s most commercially successful made-to-order designers this long to stage his first-ever gala show consisting of 72 looks? It had everything to do with timing. Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara More than a week on after Paul Cabral staged “Una,” his very first…
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Schoolyear starts early for this chic French brand

Schoolyear starts early for this chic French brand

No school, only fun, fun, fun! No products, only a stylized university atmosphere where booze is legal! That’s how Longchamp wants it, and that was what it got and gave during the Philippine launch of the luxury brand’s “Longchamp University” line. Influencers show off the latest items in Longchamp's University…
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Start a ‘healthy’ shopping habit at Watsons Health Expo 2024

Start a ‘healthy’ shopping habit at Watsons Health Expo 2024

Mark your calendars as Watsons holds the biggest Watsons Health Expo 2024 from Feb. 1 to 4 at the SM Megatrade Hall. Staged by Watsons Club, the brand’s customer loyalty program, shoppers will enjoy exclusive benefits, promos and more from a plethora of brands during the four-day event. Shoppers will…
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