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Rustan’s puts spotlight on Filipino craftsmanship

The abundance of fine materials found across the archipelago has resulted to the centuries-old hand skills, boundless resourcefulness and exceptional creativity of the Filipino craftsmen. From handmade wire sculptures that depict the community’s festivities to weaving colorful indigenous textiles that symbolize the tight-knit solidarity among a strong, resilient people, Filipino…

All for the love of “Federico”

The exhibit, auction and show staged by his friends at the Marriott Manila for the benefit of ailing fashion designer Frederick Peralta have so far generated close to P300,000. But knowing him, he would have surely put his own stamp on the series of events if he could, which would…

Kate Spade lives on in Spring 2018 collection

Kate Spade may have unceremoniously left the fashion scene recently with her alleged decision to end her life, but the American designer lives on in the hearts and minds of her countless fans, including, for that matter, every woman who loves to inject bright, uplifting pops of color, quirky, happy…

How to look delicious

"Smell it, use it, but don't eat it." That's a friendly reminder from renowned skincare brand The Body Shop, as it launched its latest line of products. Fruity in flavor and fast-acting in nature (with some items readily moisturizing skin in as little as 15 seconds), these products ensure that your skin is…

I Do and I Don’t: The best and worst outfits at the Royal Wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding was a nuptial extravaganza. The guests — a mix of celebrities, royalty and friends of the bride and groom — all had to don their most elegant outfits before entering St. George's Chapel. Here's our list of the guests who served royal looks, and of those who…

Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding: from Amal’s goldenrod dress to Oprah’s traditional church hat

By Alex Y. Vergara Avid royal watchers didn’t have the slightest clue who Meghan Markle would wear to her altar date with Prince Harry. In the end, she chose to wear a Givenchy to one of the most important events in her adult life. As far as optics and symbolisms…

Ipanema is making some sleek footwear for the summer

Just because it's summer doesn't mean that you have to wear the ratty old pair of slippers that you've had since high school (we all have one) 24/7. This summer, Brazilian footwear brand Ipanema is debuting its newest collaboration with designer Philippe Starck. The collection was designed with a bionic approach—learning…

MET Gala: Sins and indulgences

The divine (and the dividing) colored the red carpet of the Met Gala, the annual fundraiser that marks the grand opening of the yearly fashion exhibit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. As one of New York City's most anticipated fashion events, the Met Gala is for A-list stars…

Bright, fun and tropical looks with a cool British vibe

The balmy weather continues to beckon, and if the 36-degree temperature outside isn’t hot enough to signal a need for a wardrobe update, the latest collections at Debenhams are going to fire up your desire to shop ’til you drop! It’s got everything you need to sizzle this season, from…

Finding space for the baro’t saya in the modern Filipino woman’s wardrobe

By Alex Y. Vergara We know it today as the Maria Clara, the three-piece Filipino attire for women consisting of a loose skirt and diaphanous top usually made of cotton or piña with matching embroidered accessory known as the panuelo, but it was simply called baro’t saya by our ancestors…