Influenced by New York City—a diverse, multilayered hive of cultures, communities, and aesthetics—Kenneth Cole, on its 35th anniversary, introduces “Urban Dimensions,” its seasonal theme for the brand’s new fall 2018 collection for men and women. Drawing inspiration from the life of the everyday New Yorker, the brand looks to reveal…
The Fall/Winter 2018 collection of Tadashi Shoji is characterized by glitter, with heavy and elaborate beading that does not hold back on Old World glamour. The collection also highlighted whimsical draping and loose silhouettes. A great understanding of the female body, as well as a genuine appreciation for modern-day femininity have…
Hermès has always gone beyond the arena--and so has the Hermès man. The men's autumn/winter 2018 collection conceived by Véronique Nichanian, artistic director of the Hermès men’s universe, equips him for the journey of a lifetime. The collection has found its feet in modern travel, inspired by the Equestrian universe…
The veteran journalist-turned-executive director underscores the importance of going digital and broadening mindsets if the country is to reach out to more international buyers and compete with the best in the world. By Alex Y. Vergara As usual, all eyes are again focused on tomorrow’s Manila FAME (Oct. 19 to…
By Bryle B. Suralta Uniqlo fans, have we got news for you! The Japanese global apparel retailer opens Uniqlo Manila, the largest Uniqlo store in all of Southeast Asia! The store’s opening comes as the brand celebrates its six-year anniversary in the Philippines. Located at Glorietta 5 in Makati, the…
The woman blooms like an English rose, as fashion retail brand Karimadon presents its breathtaking collaboration with Filipino fashion designer Rosenthal Tee. Karimadon started in the '80s as a ready-to-wear boutique for women that carried elegant gowns, trendy casuals and sophisticated workwear pieces. Thirty-eight years later, the brand has expanded to more…
Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO) officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Note9 in the Philippines. Held recently at the Marriott Manila Grand Ballroom, the event gathered media personalities as well as Samsung dealers and partners for an evening of talks and a closer look at Samsung's newest flagship smartphone. Hosted by…
What is FashioniSM? Leave it to one of the world’s most sought-after designers, Margaret Zhang, to show you what it is all about. Yes, you read that right. Margaret Zhang is now SM Store’s newest endorser – Margaret Zhang is FashioniSM. The Chinese-Australian influencer recently worked with SM Store for…
Lacoste has created an exclusive experience to celebrate its 85th anniversary at Central Square, Bonifacio High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The display is ongoing until September 14. Highlighting Lacoste’s 85th anniversary capsule collection, the French brand presents its unique heritage and innovativeness during an exhibition designed as a tribute…
Whether or not they chose to deliberately channel various Japanese influences, the three recent winners in this year’s Bench Design Awards – Ched Dalogaog, Otto Sacramento and Renz Reyes – produced off-kilter yet wearable collections that made sense. By Alex Y. Vergara Was it deliberate or purely coincidental? And how…