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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…

Seeing life through rose-colored glasses starts with wearing the right undies

La Vie en Rose, which literally means “life in pink,” has served as an inspiration for countless creative pursuits, including marketing as seen in the latest Canadian brand – a leading name in women’s underwear, sleepwear and swimwear -- to establish shop and open its second store in Manila. By…

Kim Seon-Ho tries to live up to his good boy image

Dubbed as the “Good Boy’ by his legion of fans here and abroad, charming and self-effacing South Korean actor Kim Seon-Ho, the latest global Bench endorser, proved, as far as his demeanor in front of journalists was concerned, that he is indeed good. Text and photos by Ma. Angelica Demegillo…

‘Squid Game’ star Wi Ha-Jun to hold first-ever fan meet in Manila

Invited by Ben Chan himself, the man behind Bench, one of the country’s biggest lifestyle and clothing brands, "Squid Game" and "Little Women" star Wi Ha-Jun flew to Manila to meet with his Filipino fans for the very first time! You can catch him in a one-time only event at…

Itzy keeps it “icy” for upcoming Bench fan meet in Manila

The weather in Manila may be sweltering, but K-Pop girl group sensation Itzy, who’s known for their electrifying hits and commanding stage performances, kept it “icy” as they sat down with journalists in an exclusive press conference yesterday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel prior to their upcoming event, “WannaBe with…

Ayala Malls trains spotlight on Filipino designers’ modern takes on the terno

One of the country’s leading malls, in partnership with homegrown global retail brand Bench, launches the return of the annual BRAVO! Filipino by focusing on this year’s featured ternos at Ternocon III. Dubbed as “Ternocon III: Ang Balintawak Ngayon,” the ongoing exhibit puts emphasis on modern-day versions of the balintawak…

A smorgasbord show of contrasting elements

No one got cancelled out on the second day of the current three-day Bench Fashion Week, as designers Rhett Eala, Bon Hansen Reyes, Christian Dalogaog and retail brand Urban Revivo showed the audience different flavors, inspirations and reasons to dress up. By Alex Y. Vergara It was a show of…

Giving their fans a reason to ‘Stay’

Fast-rising K-Pop boy group and Bench’s newest brand ambassadors, Stray Kids, recently graced Manila for a fan meet organized by the leading Filipino retail and lifestyle brand. In a by-invitation only press conference, the “thunderous ones” shared how their fans called ‘Stay’ give them the motivation and inspiration to be…

Ji Chang-wook: Certainly no backstreet rookie

The Korean oppa and Bench’s latest international endorser blew into town, winning more hearts and minds (and shrieks), as he went on a whirlwind tour to meet with journalists and fans, and visit Bench stores, including having a meal at Bench Café, where he developed a liking for two iconic…

Hyun Bin on his dream role, the possibility of a CLOY sequel and sparking hope

In a rare online interview with Filipino journalists, the global star and one of Bench’s most influential celebrity endorsers speaks his mind out on a number of areas, from career to fashion, relaxation to vaccines. By Alex Y. Vergara A good number of his fans may still be experiencing separation…