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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…

Converse opens new concept store in Makati

Lace up those Chuck Taylors! This new and exciting concept store is sure to hit every true, blue sneakerhead hard. The new Converse concept store at the Powerplant Mall Inspired by local creative, skateboarding and basketball communities, Converse's newly opened concept store at the Powerplant Mall in Makati also represents…

The best of Philippine fashion at Manila Fashion Festival 2021

Life, as does fashion, always finds a way. Not a few people may have postponed their shopping sprees and visits to their favorite designers these days, as they spend most of their time working from home. But that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped dreaming of one day slipping into that fabulous…

Designer Jo Rubio on wearing one’s national pride on one’s terno sleeves

Like most Filipino designers, he isn’t averse to giving the terno a fresh take. But he draws the line at reinventing the terno’s sleeves beyond recognition, often in a misguided attempt to make the national dress more “modern and wearable.” By Alex Y. Vergara As the country’s national dress, the…

Get in the ‘Leupp’

For most people, getting their first proper watch—the analog ones with actual hands for hours, minutes, and seconds, to be exact —is a moment best described as a 'rite of passage.' For designer and entrepreneur Riane Garfin, however, the experience was just a bit more profound. After all, it did…

Rabiya’s second gown that didn’t see primetime

What if the Philippine bet to Miss Universe made it as far as the Top 10. Would designer Furne One’s masterpiece wow enough judges for them to give her a ticket to the Final 5? Your guess is as good as ours. By Alex Y. Vergara A day after the…

Your first look at Uniqlo’s SS21 collection with JW Anderson

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces that it will launch this year's Spring/Summer UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON collection on April 23. The new lineup is the fruit of an ongoing collaboration with the London-based brand revolutionizing contemporary fashion. Created with a hope for new beginnings and brighter days, artisanal craft is…

New line of “disruptive” watches combine ceramic with bio-sourced plastic

Swatch gives you more reasons to add to your collection, as it presents its latest innovation dubbed as “Bioceramic.” The collection comes in the heels of the brand’s first “bio-sourced” models launched late last year. This time, Swatch watches come in a new and unique mix of ceramic and bio-sourced…

Light, breathable face masks inspired by the wind

Available in a rainbow of colors and sizes, this new everyday necessity has appealed to the likes of Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa, Cardi B and Adriana Lima. Wait a second! Don’t get rid of those face masks yet. Even if you’ve already been vaccinated, wearing a face mask…

Resilience in the form of fashion

By Hermes Joy Tunac Patton Studio, a ready-to-wear local brand partners with MovEd Foundation with a campaign that reminds us to stay ‘resilient.’ Founded by Alexandra Eduque, MovEd Foundation is a non-government organization that aims to provide early childhood care and development programs in underserved communities through holistic education, providing…