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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…

The terno: Wearing your national pride on your sleeves

What makes this national dress special and a reflection of its wearer’s pride in being Filipino? Despite the impression that it’s difficult to wear, what does it imbue its wearer that a contemporary or Western dress doesn’t? This Independence Day, a number of the country’s leading designers share their insights…

Freedom is always in fashion

Photography by MAU AGUASIN / Styling by LUIS ESPIRITU JR. / Associate Styling by BANG MARTINEZ and DIANE LASAM / Hair and Make up by BABA PARMA / Model: MARIE ANN UMALI-LONTOC of Mercator / Words by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Free from the shackles of outdated stereotypes, the…

Designs of the times

With the advent of social distancing and the absence of big events, one of the many industries that’s taken a direct hit during this pandemic is fashion. How are some of the country’s leading designers managing to stay afloat? What measures have they taken to deal with the bleak situation?…