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A toast to ‘blooming’
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A toast to ‘blooming’

The Garden Pavilion of Grand Hyatt Hotel Manila was profuse with flowers as femme power was upheld in the realm of health and wellness by young innovator and trailblazer Dr. Jaycy Violago-Olivarez, founder of Eluvo…

Summer luxe 
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Summer luxe 

The artist, Natalya Lagdameo. Luxury this sizzling season under the sun presents the splendor of priceless settings. A celebrated and well-respected name in world of jewelry design -- Natalya Lagdameo -- welcomes summer with an…

A glimpse of fashion’s future
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A glimpse of fashion’s future

SoFA Design Institute, one of the country’s leading fashion and design schools, recently had its graduation show, entitled “Beyond the Seams,” held at the prestigious and iconic National Museum of Natural History in Manila. The…

Heavenly bodies
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Heavenly bodies

Summer has officially started, and everyone is ready to bask under the sun and get the perfect tan.  Visit the country’s priceless beach destinations and parade in style with the latest in beach/resort wear fashion.…

‘HALO-HALO’ SUMMER
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‘HALO-HALO’ SUMMER

In the Filipino language, it means three things. First, generally as an everyday term “to mix.” Second, gastronomically, it’s a popular shaved or crushed ice dessert filled with sweet beans, coconut, jelly etc. Lastly, in the world of…

The femme fatale swimwear
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The femme fatale swimwear

Summer 2024 is beach ready for its homage to chic sexiness.  Sophistication is basking under the sizzling sun with a captivating mood of nostalgia. Almost cinematic in appeal, Old Hollywood seduction on the silver screen…

Pick Nicolo
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Pick Nicolo

NICOLÒ by Nicolo Perez is one of Philippine fashion’s rising stars.  His ready-to-wear brand is popularly known for loose lounge silhouettes and techniques that are undeniably cool. Fashion people, industry insiders and purveyors of style…

Gabbie Sarenas: Smitten!
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Gabbie Sarenas: Smitten!

Gabbie Sarenas is known for her global contemporary Filipino design inspired by her love letter to the Philippines — a passionate and sincere commitment to preserving heritage. Her subtle and symbolic tribute to patriotism is…

Summer lovin’
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Summer lovin’

Bench Fashion Week Summer 2024 is up!  The heat is on and the local fashion scene to be seen is sizzling with a fresh lineup of fashion designers. A new energy arises as design takes…