July 2023 - PeopleAsia

Japanese brand’s “concept” sneaker makes its Paris Fashion Week debut

Sportswear brand Asics' new concept sneaker GT-2160 conquers the French runway. A good number of athletes and running enthusiasts consider the brand's newest variant as the pinnacle in running technology. Paris Fashion Week was in full swing at the Dover Street Market when Asics wowed the crowd recently with the…

“Men Who Matter” 2023 awardees shine at PeopleAsia Awards Night

By ALEX Y. VERGARA/ Photos by RENJIE TOLENTINO All eyes were trained on this year’s batch of PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” awardees as the country’s leading glossy formally recognized 13 accomplished and extraordinary gentlemen from various fields in a well-attended awards night at The Bellevue Manila’s Grand Ballroom in Alabang.…

Colorful, random-like swathes of color that capture artist Kankan Ramos’ state of flux

Ongoing until July 30 at Art Lounge Manila (Molito), “Flux” consists of a series of framed pieces, which celebrate bold blues and vivid violets, and fluid sculptural works. Kankan Ramos’ latest exhibition, “Flux,” ongoing until July 30 at Art Lounge Manila Molito, represents a compilation of the artist’s recent works…

Celebrated figurative abstractionist artists pay homage to the masters

Alex Ordoyo, Domeng Sinulid, Herbert Pajarito and other featured artists of Galerie Francesca’s “Ode to the Masters,” ongoing until July 30, draw inspiration from the esteemed masters such as National Artists Vicente Manansala, Ang Kiukok and Arturo Luz, among others. Galerie Francesca presents “Ode to the Masters,” a group show…

SONA 2023: A symphony of meaningful elegance

By Mishy Co of The Bureau PH, Inc. Behind each exquisite gown, elegant baro’t saya and dashing barong lies an intricate process of preparation — from the designers who invest countless hours infusing their creations with Filipino artistry, to the wearers of these ensembles who whose sartorial choices capture their…

Firsthand account of SONA 2023 red carpet and the tapestry of stories it unveiled

By Mishy Co of The Bureau PH, Inc. Filipinos gathered online to witness the grandeur of the recent SONA, where attendees paid homage to the nation's diverse heritage, fortitude and aspirations through their fashion choices. This writer shares an exclusive glimpse from the sidelines. (FROM LEFT) Heart Evangelista in Michael…

Cartier opens new, refreshed boutique at Greenbelt 3

The new address marries the richness of Cartier’s DNA with symbols of the Philippines’ unique nature, culture and crafts. Every corner is exquisitely decorated with local touches to create a welcoming and exceptional client journey. The new Cartier boutique at Greenbelt 3, Makati City Cartier, the French luxury Maison, recently…

Barbie paints the town pink!

The "pinkest" movie of the year has just blown into town! Put on your pink heels (or sneakers) and dance your way to Ayala Malls Cinemas where you'll find nothing less than a fun, fashionable and immersive screening experience like no other. Greta Gerwig's Barbie, one of most anticipated movies…

President Marcos Jr. at SONA 2023: “Dumating na po ang bagong Pilipinas”

“The new Philippines has arrived,” declared President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the vernacular, as he concluded his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). Highlighting the achievements and immediate as well as long-terms plans of his one-year-old administration, the president touched on such areas as inflation, revenue collection, food security,…

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…