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Rolex introduces updated Oyster Perpetual collection

The word “Perpetual” is inscribed on every Rolex Oyster. But more than just a word on a dial, it is a philosophy that embodies the company’s vision and values. Rolex has unveiled the Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date. Considered by luxury watch connoisseurs as one of the…

With boyband BTS, old’s cool again

By Hermes Joy Tunac South Korean boyband BTS recently released the official music video of its latest single "Dynamite," which is set in a make-believe paradise full of palm trees and pink skies. BTS on their latest music video Dynamite /Screencap from Big Hit Label's YouTube channel While the music…

Japanese watch brand introduces “avant-garde” collection

Orient Star, a Japanese watch brand established in 1951, unveils its most recent collection dubbed as the "Avant-garde Skeleton." For a watch company that has put a premium on its traditional watch-making skills and techniques, the new addition to its sports collection features a dynamic design symbolizing a "new generation"…

Are you ready to strike a pose in your Friday Pinoy best?

A campaign with the hashtag #FilipinoFashionFridays encourages people to wear something Filipino-made before posting their images on social media. A brainchild of the Philippine Fashion Coalition, the campaign hopes to instill awareness and nationalism among Filipinos through fashion, while helping boost the ailing industry hit hard by the pandemic. By…

Noel Crisostomo’s wearable happy pills

These bright and colorful ready-to-wear jackets are probably what the fashion doctor ordered to help buoy everyone’s spirits during these dark times. By Alex Y. Vergara PPE-inspired fashion made of microfibers with bright Pucci-esque prints? Loose-fitting ensembles fashioned from an exclusively designed printed fabric inspired by vintage Philippine stamps celebrating…

SONA brooch to serve as unity symbol during tough times

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…

Uniqlo launches its online store in PH

Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo officially launches its online store in the Philippines. 3D Cotton V Neck Puff Half Sleeve Sweater Available on the Uniqlo website and its mobile application, the online store provides a faster and more convenient shopping experience to customers, complementing its network of retail locations across…

Down but not out, country’s fashion community finds strength in numbers

The once-in-a-century pandemic that has shown them how vulnerable and fragmented they are, is the same health crisis, which has made them realize how much they need each other. If they are to survive during extremely difficult times, as this exclusive report from PeopleAsia explores, they need to unite now…

Jojie Lloren’s casual women’s wear inspired by past and future travels

Paris-trained designer Jojie Lloren, one of PeopleAsia’s 2018 Men Who Matter awardees, who’s equally adept at both haute couture and pret-a-porter fashion, sets aside his hat as a made-to-measure designer, as he unveils his latest ready-to-wear pieces for Rustan’s JILL and Luna brands. As people the world over continue to…

Aerian Essentials: The nanosilver standard in face masks

Beauty queen maker Jonas Gaffud and fashion designer Albert Andrada collaborate with a Singaporean scientist to produce protective gear that fuses nanosilver technology, an element known for its anti-microbial properties. By Alex Y. Vergara Fashion and safety do mix. Filipino designer Albert Andrada has collaborated with Singaporean scientist Dr. Liu…