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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…

OPPO’s new flagship model is bringing smartphone photography to the next level

OPPO unveiled its much-awaited OPPO F7 phone at the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel last April 19. This new model is slated to be the brand's selfie powerhouse thanks to its 25MP front-facing camera powered by state-of-the-art beautification feature, A.I. Beauty Technology 2.0, which targets 296 facial recognition spots for precise facial customization…

Get a new view of the summer with Sprinto

This Summer, Sprinto is urging everyone to see things through a different lens. The purveyor of exceptional sunglasses is a firm believer that while the season of passion may have a different meaning to everyone, the different shades of summer aren’t just here for style. They are here to inspire. Whether…

Rustan’s summer travel fair sizzles with prizes and surprises

Rustan’s makes your summer adventures more memorable this 2018, as it kicks off the hottest season with a travel fair. Give in to you wanderlust and find all you’ll ever need to plan your most exciting summer escape yet with Rustan’s. Whether you’re a jet-setting traveler who’s smitten with the…

What the fashion plates wore during the summer break

What do these high-profile women have in common? Apart from being passionate and accomplished in their chosen fields, they’re also known for their innate sense of style to thousands if not millions of their followers who are glued to their every move. And just as their unique fashion sense reveals…

Top fashion designers join The Peninsula Manila’s June wedding event

This year marks 42 years since The Peninsula Manila hosted its first wedding reception. To celebrate this milestone event, the hotel is partnering with industry leader Rita Neri Event Planners, in addition to other leaders of the Philippine wedding industry, for a special event dubbed “Weddings at The Peninsula 2018,” June…

Filipino brides now more open to off-the-rack wedding dresses

The Philippine representative of Rosa Clara, the Barcelona-based Spanish brand, cites a number of reasons why today’s brides and even debutantes are favoring ready-to-wear over made-to-order gowns and dresses. Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara In a country where weddings are a big thing, it would seem unthinkable for…

KC in the sky with diamonds

KC Concepcion points women to “what’s next,” as she unveils her debut precious jewelry collection dubbed as Avec Moi. By Alex Y. Vergara KC Concepcion’s love affair with fine jewelry didn’t happen overnight. In fact, her late grandmother Elaine Cuneta, a big fan of precious, but quirky-looking jewelry pieces, used…