A fresh look at preloved
There is so much talk about in the world of style and design. Relevant issues focusing on sustainability, circular economy, artisans/artisanal, slow and conscious fashion, craft and so on are all coming to the fore…
What ‘joiede vivre’ looks like
Summer 2024 is all about optimistic, positive and happy energy! This season, global brand Longchamp launches a feel-good campaign under the lens of renowned photographer and director Elaine Constantine.Shot at the prestigious Lycée Henri IV…
Grand jete
Fashion and art are eternally intertwined, if not fused as one. A fashion sketch by JC Buendia. After weeks of immersing in the visual arts, we are spotlighting this time one of the most beautiful,…
ALT the moment
ALT Philippines, in its third edition and latest collaboration among nine progressive galleries who seek “to reframe the art show,” had a successful and well-attended preview on 21 February at SMX 4 Mall of Asia…
Summer lights
Can you believe it — summer is just around the corner. After last week’s celebration of hearts, where reds were ablaze, our eyes are now trained on something bright, light and easy. Local retail brand…
What people wore at the Art Fair ph 2024
Entrepreneur Cristalle Belo-Pitt in modern Filipiniaña. Architectural designer JJ Acuna opted for unconventional silhouettes and loose proportions. Karla Delgado of Kai Farms in black with accents of modern neutrals. Interior designer Carol Karthe showed tailored…
Jorel Espina’s nostalgic expressions
2024 for fashion designer Jorel Espina started just right. Having finished the Tahum pop up in Iloilo just a week ago, his next project is his comeback to Greenbelt 5 to open a pop up…
Lakat: ART AND SOLE
It was three years ago, during the pandemic, when Lakat owners Mike and Banj Claparols invited me to join the shoe brand’s sustainability, artisanal, slow and conscious fashion journey. My whole being immediately aligned with…
It really is ‘all about you’
Why not? Fashion is, indeed, all about you. Who and what you are — your character, values, sensibilities and tastes. Dressing up is a form of self-love or self-care: you wear what you wear because it…
Sustainably yours
When three women put their heads together to do something visionary, purposeful, meaningful — we have modern-day heroes creating the path and life in service for others. Last week, we had 18-year-old Amara selling recycled…