Black and white and beautiful, the iconic fashion designer’s limited edition tea set — made in collaboration with fine homeware brand Casa Juan — is, simply put, fashion on fine bone china. Casa Juan by Rajo Laurel tea set Renowned fashion designer Rajo Laurel and Casa Juan founder Michelle Fontelera…
Wearing designer finery from the likes of Rajo Laurel, Mark Bumgarner and Avel Bacudio, among others, children afflicted with the big C betrayed none of the hardships they have suffered. Instead of pain and despair, they strutted the runway armed with pure joy and innocence. And guests responded, donating a…
One of the country’s premier bridal events unfolds today and tomorrow, culminating in a bridal fashion show tonight. Plenty of giveaways are up for grabs for inquiring couples, including a chance to win a three-day/ two-night stay for two with breakfast at The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Tokyo and…
Made of inabel fabric, the half-sun brooch, which comes either in cream or blue, is the brainchild of the newly formed Philippine Fashion Coalition. Expect to see it on the collars and chests of most people, both at the Batasan and on Zoom, who will attend and hear President Duterte’s…
What makes this national dress special and a reflection of its wearer’s pride in being Filipino? Despite the impression that it’s difficult to wear, what does it imbue its wearer that a contemporary or Western dress doesn’t? This Independence Day, a number of the country’s leading designers share their insights…
With the advent of social distancing and the absence of big events, one of the many industries that’s taken a direct hit during this pandemic is fashion. How are some of the country’s leading designers managing to stay afloat? What measures have they taken to deal with the bleak situation?…
BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ “When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.” As such, PeopleAsia honors the unconquerable men and women who continue to rise above the challenges brought about by COVID-19, by training the spotlight on the real lives and real stories of survivors, front liners…
Far from the glare of the spotlight, a number of the country’s leading fashion designers such as Rajo Laurel, Philip Rodriguez, Jun Escario and Michael Leyva try their hand at designing, manufacturing and donating today’s equivalent of the body armor to healthcare workers waging an unconventional war against COVID-19. By…
For its 20th anniversary, the Asian Cultural Council Philippines (ACCP) Foundation has teamed up with the Leon Gallery for its upcoming ACC Art Auction on Feb. 22, 2020 at the Leon Gallery. An important endeavor that solidly bonds ACCP and Jaime De Leon of the premier auction house Leon Gallery, the…
“Body positivity is a hot topic, but in truth, we like talking more about other people’s bodies and their struggles over our own. Our body in all its beauty and brokenness is a good place to start our journey towards self acceptance.”--Grace Barbers-Baja By Alex Y. Vergara We’ve all been…