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Kaayo, modern Mindanao wear, evolves with the times

Two months into the quarantine, Marga Nograles and her collaborators hit upon the idea of producing a newer, more current and more relevant line of clothing dubbed as Kaayo's AnyWEAR Collection. In keeping with the demands of the times, Kaayo, true to its roots as "modern Mindanao" wear, has endeavored…

Mak Tumang: Designs to the max

A publicity stunt or simply an extension of his boundless creativity? The jury is still out. The fashion designer who once made headlines in 2018 by creating Catriona Gray’s lava-red evening dress for the Miss Universe finals is again in the news with his Swarovski-beaded, P25,000 face mask. Who is…

Queen Street West resumes her reign

After shutting its doors in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Queen Street West or QSW, the ready-to-wear and lifestyle boutique in San Juan, recently reopened for business. Apart from following standard protocols such as temperature checks, limiting the number of people inside the shop, thorough disinfection of garments and…

The art of style

Like painting, fashion as an art form, blends colors, shapes, textures and emotions to create something visually stunning, with the subject becoming an object of the artist’s or, in this case, the designers’. The manipulation of patterns, shades of modernized regality and touches of eccentricity—these outfits are in themselves art…

Ben Chan brings cheers to pandemic-weary Pinoys with Hyun Bin teasers

“If the actor can bring a positive emotion to anyone during this time, then it would already have been worth the effort of working on this project since last year. I think we all deserve some things that would make us smile.”—Ben Chan By Alex Y. Vergara Ladies, what would…

Captain Ri sheds off army uniform to don Bench’s “Captain” t-shirt

By Joanne Rae Ramirez Is Hyun Bin the new ‘Benchmark’ for retail? Popular retail brand Bench is emerging from the quiet of lockdown with a blast — a 25-second teaser ad of Korean superstar Hyun Bin modelling its apparel. In an obvious nod to the role that put Hyun Bin…

Tina Cuevas: Crazy, sexy, cool

Take it from her, a stylish woman dresses up to express her “true self.” Style, unlike trends, is timeless. It doesn’t “come and go.” But no matter how innate one’s style is, it also has to adapt to the times, the person’s age and changing lifestyles. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article first…

Ann Ong: Like a blank canvas

In her book, you go for a look not because it’s trendy, but because it makes you happy. Her clothes play a supporting role to the real stars of the show. After all, she’s still first and foremost a bag, jewelry and, lately, face mask designer. By Alex Y. Vergara…

Blues and greens series: Jewelry collection takes inspiration from ad hoc works of art

The word "opus" evokes a work of art, a masterpiece. "Incertum," in ancient Rome, means uncertain. The Romans used the term "opus incertum" as a construction method mainly for building roads. It means that the pattern will be adapted according to the availability of the stones. In other words, the…

Len Cabili: Amongst real ‘Filipinas’

By Alex Y. Vergara/ Photography by Jar Concengco / Hair and makeup by Eddie Mar Cabiltes The creative director of Filip+Inna ventured into fashion design because of her love for Philippine culture. But when she saw her collaborators, a group of indigenous women, crying out of gratitude for the recognition…