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Statement jewelry for all

Statement jewelry for all

Jhaena Jewels opens flagship store in Olongapo City in time for the launch of its partnership program for aspiring entrepreneurs. (From left) Aubrey Miles, Olongapo City Mayor, Rolen Paulino Jr.; Jhaena Jewels CEO, Haena Sia-Foo, with husband, co-founder, and CFO, Justin Foo, and Gabby Concepcion. You’ve got the dress, the…
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Paul Cabral, finally!

Paul Cabral, finally!

What took one of the country’s most commercially successful made-to-order designers this long to stage his first-ever gala show consisting of 72 looks? It had everything to do with timing. Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara More than a week on after Paul Cabral staged “Una,” his very first…
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Schoolyear starts early for this chic French brand

Schoolyear starts early for this chic French brand

No school, only fun, fun, fun! No products, only a stylized university atmosphere where booze is legal! That’s how Longchamp wants it, and that was what it got and gave during the Philippine launch of the luxury brand’s “Longchamp University” line. Influencers show off the latest items in Longchamp's University…
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Start a ‘healthy’ shopping habit at Watsons Health Expo 2024

Start a ‘healthy’ shopping habit at Watsons Health Expo 2024

Mark your calendars as Watsons holds the biggest Watsons Health Expo 2024 from Feb. 1 to 4 at the SM Megatrade Hall. Staged by Watsons Club, the brand’s customer loyalty program, shoppers will enjoy exclusive benefits, promos and more from a plethora of brands during the four-day event. Shoppers will…
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Golden Globes ’24—Round One on the red carpet

Golden Globes ’24—Round One on the red carpet

The opening act of a long, drawn awards season in Hollywood, the Golden Globes is also the first in a series of contests in the fashion department. Dubbed by observers as the curtain-raiser to the Hollywood awards season, the 81st Golden Globes Awards night, held Monday morning (Manila time) at…
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Giving the gift of time in 2024

Giving the gift of time in 2024

Incorporating sweet, girly details that evoke the enduring charm of Hello Kitty, each AXIS and Hello Kitty timepiece will delight Hello Kitty fans young and old. It’s already the first week of January and you still haven’t figured out what to give that special someone—whether it’s your wife, girlfriend, daughter,…
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