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Making Valentine’s season more meaningful through the five languages of love

And these love languages gain more resonance as we think of new ways to ignite romance and be there for our loved ones—even if we’re sometimes physically far apart—in the new normal. How many ways can you say “I love you?” The answer is perhaps as diverse as the stars…

Personalized Valentine’s Day gifts to help you say “I love you”

To further ensure its customers safety and comfort, the country’s premier department store chain also offers a “Personal Shopper On Call” service. These days, spending extended quality time with our loved ones has become quite difficult. Whether you’re sharing a living space or can only connect with them online, expressing…

The power of self-love and rediscovery during unprecedented times

Two accomplished couples share how they make the most out of their time together while staying at home. Valentine’s Day 2021 will be like no other. With social distancing protocols still in place because of the pandemic, this year’s celebration will definitely be very different even when compared with last…

Filipino footwear mines age-old traditions while keeping in step with the times

Seven of the country’s emerging shoe designers put their best foot forward in the seventh edition of DTI’s recently concluded Filipino Footwear Design Competition. By Alex Y. Vergara Cowboy boots with geometric block heels and strategic cutouts and lacing that show off some skin. Heelless sandals inspired by bowls of…

RTW trends ’21: A return to authentic stories and out-of-the-box concepts

If there’s one thing consumers have learned over the past year, says designer Lesley Mobo, it's that they don’t need more of the same. What they need are less, but well-made products, including clothes, that connect with them emotionally. By Alex Y. Vergara While bigger, more established retail brands try…

Lounge act

Style expert LUIS ESPIRITU JR. names one of the biggest trends in post-pandemic fashion — and why it’s here to stay in 2021. At this point, there’s no denying that the pandemic has proven catastrophic to the fashion industry. Big and small brands have closed. Fashion retail, for the most…

Putting back the fun in pandemic fashion

If 2020 reintroduced us to the concept of luxe loungewear as well as gave birth to PPE-inspired ensembles, 2021 will likely see an explosion of happy colors and dramatic prints in dresses and separates with looser silhouettes. By Alex Y. Vergara Just as World War I and the 1918 Flu…

Cop this luxe face shield + facemask box (and help underprivileged families) this Christmas

With this limited offer, your Spacevue face shield and Magicopper facemask won’t just protect you from COVID-19 in style. They will also enable you to help a family in need. It’s time to complete your new normal ensemble with the recently launched Spacevue x Magicopper Limited Edition box. The sleek,…

Bench embraces new normal with all-digital fashion show

True to its DNA as one of the country’s leading home-grown lifestyle brands, Bench, as well as offshoot brands Human and Kashieca, has fully embraced the new normal with a recent online fashion show featuring its holiday collections worn by some of the country’s hottest celebrities. Maine Mendoza for Bench…

Watch out for the D1 Milano Kodachrome

What does a watch and photographic film have in common? They both capture the essence of time. The D1 Milano Kodachrome Analog Watch Limited This is the running theme behind the Kodachrome Analog Watch Limited Edition. Developed by Italian manufacturer D1 Milano under a licensing agreement with Kodak, the new…