Take it from her, a stylish woman dresses up to express her “true self.” Style, unlike trends, is timeless. It doesn’t “come and go.” But no matter how innate one’s style is, it also has to adapt to the times, the person’s age and changing lifestyles. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article first…
In her book, you go for a look not because it’s trendy, but because it makes you happy. Her clothes play a supporting role to the real stars of the show. After all, she’s still first and foremost a bag, jewelry and, lately, face mask designer. By Alex Y. Vergara…
Renowned Filipino jewelry designer, three-time Katha Award Winner and 2016’s Best Designer Award recipient at the New York Now Winter show, Ann Ong, continued to make her mark globally with her first runway show at the recent New York Fashion Week. Making this milestone even more special for her was…
Manila FAME has just completed its most recent exhibition this month. Considered the country's premier design and lifestyle event, Manila FAME showcases the best of the best in expertly crafted furniture, home decor, jewelry and fashion, to say the least. Often featured in the event is three-time Katha awardee jewelry designer Ann Ong who PeopleAsia…
"A news item caught my eye; it said that a storm was going to hit Luzon tonight, and I immediately texted our managing editor Paolo Dela Cruz. And I told Paolo, please pray for good weather tonight. And in a heartbeat, he texted back, 'Don't worry, Joanne — we will…
By GIANCARLO LUIGI ROJAS and GREGGY V. VERA CRUZ Precisely which items are essential for traveling in style? Is it the everyday essentials? Or perhaps, the pretty little things (or jewelry) that can be worn from Manila to any destination? Let’s hear it from these stylish ladies on-the-go, as they…
“So Alex, how does it feel to be the only man in a room full of really powerful women?†jests Malu Francisco, marketing communications manager of Store Specialists Inc., Philippe Charriol International’s international trainer Alexander Jentes. “Good!†was all the otherwise conversational gentleman could say, as the flush on his cheeks…
The Makati Shangri-La, Manila’s grand ballroom was the setting recently for the 12th Annual Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards Ball. Since its inception, the charity event has raised millions of pesos for the Philippine Cancer Society’s various programs.According to Angola Consul Helen Ong, the event’s chairperson, “ In 2015,…