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Fritz Hansen opens newly renovated Manila lounge

Designed by Spanish artist Jaime Hayon, the store is the first and so far only one of its kind in the world that celebrates color and uses natural and artificial lighting in the most creative way. By Alex Y. Vergara In the growing realm of the “Republic of Fritz Hansen,”…

Lesley Mobo channels traditional Pinoy fiesta in RTW collection for Bench

It’s not a show, the London-based Filipino designer, at the end of his recent presentation that capped off the three-day Bench Fashion Week, insisted, but a celebration. After having gone through all the “negativity” that the pandemic has brought, he thought that staging a purely “fashion” fashion show would have…

To dream the Impalpable Dreams

Following the success of his first foray into perfumes in 2012, Michael Cinco again collaborates with Bench to create two new scents. By Alex Y. Vergara Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco collaborates anew with Bench, as he launches a new line of Impalpable scents. Michael and Ben Chan, head…

Ben Chan brings cheers to pandemic-weary Pinoys with Hyun Bin teasers

“If the actor can bring a positive emotion to anyone during this time, then it would already have been worth the effort of working on this project since last year. I think we all deserve some things that would make us smile.”—Ben Chan By Alex Y. Vergara Ladies, what would…

Captain Ri sheds off army uniform to don Bench’s “Captain” t-shirt

By Joanne Rae Ramirez Is Hyun Bin the new ‘Benchmark’ for retail? Popular retail brand Bench is emerging from the quiet of lockdown with a blast — a 25-second teaser ad of Korean superstar Hyun Bin modelling its apparel. In an obvious nod to the role that put Hyun Bin…

Bin there, done that: Ben Chan finally confirms signing up hottest Korean heartthrob as latest endorser

The deal involves the global superstar appearing in billboards wearing the latest fashion from Bench and a special appearance in Manila. A team has already flown to Korea earlier this year to do a photo shoot featuring Hyun Bin. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Is your crush landing soon? Star-struck Filipinos,…

Seeing Red

If there was one takeaway the 10 participating Red Charity Gala designers probably reached or were again reminded of after the show, it’s never to compare yourself with others. Otherwise, you’d likely end up losing your way as a designer by producing pieces that are far removed from who you…

Just plain good, chic and often edgy clothes

For the first time in years, no young hard bodies--men or women--paraded in their underwear at the recent BFW Holiday 2019. Not that it mattered. Instead, the three-day event would be remembered for its many firsts—from Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez and Patty Ang’s respective debut collections for Kashieca as well as…

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…

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…