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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…

Mark Bumgarner debuts at Bench Fashion Week with RTW collection for eponymous label

By Alex Y. Vergara Mark Bumgarner’s debut collection as an RTW designer, including accessories such as bags, shoes and jewelry pieces, shared the ramp with Kashieca’s latest collection worn by some of the country’s most iconic models on Day Two of the recently concluded Bench Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2019 at…

Rafé kicks off BFW ’19 with Siargao-meets-Hawaii collection

By Alex Y. Vergara “I didn’t even know that you could surf in the Philippines,” exclaimed Rafé Totengco. The New York-based RTW and accessories designer was referring to his eye-opening experience after his first ever visit to Siargao a few seasons ago. After being based in the Big Apple for…

Jewelry pieces as iconic and as versatile as the kalachuchi

After collaborating for the third time with one of Manila’s leading homegrown jewelry brands, Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez settles on a theme that reminds her of her happy childhood and symbolizes the beauty and strength of her fellow Leyteños. By Alex Y. Vergara For her third collaboration with jewelry company Jul…