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Perfect the ‘wet look’ for the rainy days

Admit it, there are few things more disorienting than trying to look good on a rainy day. And as monsoon season kicks into high gear on Philippine shores, you might already be thinking of putting on that clunky rainboot-and-raincoat ensemble. But before you go out looking like Paddington Bear, let…

PeopleAsia’s picks: A guide to men’s grooming

Listen, if you really want to up your look, start with the basics: your grooming and your style. After all, nothing looks sexier than a well-groomed man. Leave it to these products to help you look as dapper as can be. Messy hair? We care From its Barbers Pomade to…

Duty Free PH set to cater to bigger share of tourist arrivals at NAIA T3

In anticipation of high tourist arrivals, Duty Free Philippines (DFP) has opened its newest and largest landside store at the arrival area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. “The largest terminal in Metro Manila, NAIA Terminal 3 serves major airlines catering to foreign tourists and OFWs who…

Sassi fine jewelry: Rooted in history, but reimagined for today’s contemporary woman

By Alex Y. Vergara A beloved daughter turns only 18 once. To mark that special day a few years ago, art historian Renilde Vervoot decided to give her daughter a “special necklace” inspired by a piece of jewelry that dates back to the Roman empire. This time, though, the then…

The “campiest” looks at this year’s Met Gala

By Hermes Joy Tunac Met Gala, also known as the Oscars of the fashion world, happens to be one of the most anticipated annual events in May. Spearheaded by Vogue and a number of New York-based organizations, it’s an annual gathering that brings together the most prominent names in fashion,…

Manila FAME’s April edition mines country’s design traditions

The 69th edition of Manila FAME, the country’s premier lifestyle trade show for the global market, opens tomorrow at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. With “Heritage Reimagined” as its theme, the show is another fresh attempt to mine the country’s rich design traditions, especially in the field of…

ESCADA welcomes Rita Ora as its new ambassador

For Spring/ Summer 2019 New York runway show, ESCADA introduces its newest brand ambassador - Rita Ora. A musician whose talent, independence and creativity have established her as a household name, and whose bold and individual approach to style have found her celebrated as a modern fashion icon. She exemplifies…

Temperatures soared, as Olympian hotties walked for Bench

As a veteran fashion designer drew inspiration from a NetFlix character for his latest couture collection, a leading fashion photographer captured iconic images of Philippine beaches and coconut trees, which ended up on boardshorts and swimsuits, using his trusty iPhone. By Alex Y. Vergara Bench Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 ended…

A ‘Happy’ 20 years of cooking and entertaining

By Bryle B. Suralta Happy Concept Group founder Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, together with Pottery Barn, partnered with GLAD Philippines to celebrate Happy’s 20 years in the food service industry and to unveil the Spring/Summer 2019 collections of Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm. Held recently at Rustan’s Makati, the…

The ’90s hair trend that’s making a big comeback this year

Text by Hermes Joy Tunac Graphics by Maica Frances Maglipon If you don't already know, hair accessories are having a "major" moment in fashion for several months now since the start of 2019. Experts predict that aside from hair clips and barrettes, blunt bobs and big volumes will also steal the…