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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…

Pinoy-Austrian crooner to wear Michael Cinco to Eurovision finals

Is Europe ready for its first Asian Eurovision champion? Austrian-born and Vienna-based Vincent Bueno, the son of Filipino immigrants, believes so. By Alex Y. Vergara Pandemic or no pandemic, it seems there’s no stopping Filipino creativity from further enriching the rest of the world. Vincent Bueno, a full-blooded Filipino who…

Hail Hydrafacial!

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz What exactly is a Hydrafacial — and is it worth the buzz it’s getting? One in every 15 seconds: That’s how many of these trademarked, gunk-sucking, no prick Hydrafacials are reportedly being performed all over the world. That means by the time you’re done…

Women supporting women

Celebrate Women's History Month throughout the entire month of March as CHÁRMÁ and Girls Got This come together to uplift the lives of marginalized women across the Philippines. Limited Edition Chàrmà X Girls Got This International Women's Day Tops are available now through Shopee and CHÁRMÁ website. #StandWithGirls by Charma…