Fashion jewelry may be having more than a moment, having ensnared a generation enamored with bold and fanciful accessories, such that the only precious gems a contemporary woman now wears are likely her wedding band and engagement ring.
It’s Mid-March and Manila is beginning to feel the sweltering heat. Sunglasses and sunblock have become the order of the day. Beach trips and poolside escapades are on our minds.
Fashion accessories sourcing expert Tony Chua is no stranger to trends. His main business involves sourcing women’s fashion accessories—jewelry, hair accessories, bags and scarves—for overseas brands and handling everything from market and factory tours, translation work, packaging and quality control to consolidating shipments.
A gilded mesh minaudière with a raw jade clasp and a stroke of beginner’s luck got entrepreneur Ann Ong her first Katha Award for Best Product Design in Fashion, plus a host of opportunities.
On Valentine’s Day, Philippe Charriol made the rounds of the Charriol boutiques in Manila to present bouquets of flowers to the stores’ female staff. It’s a gesture that reflects the nature of this romantic and passionate man.
What started as a desire to teach crafts to her sister soon flourished into an in-demand series of weekend workshops for graphic designer, restaurant owner and crafter Alessandra Lanot.
Oprah Winfrey once said, “There are people you meet…who seem destined to do something extraordinary…their light shines a little bit brighter than most.”
“Of course, you trusted her—she was a friend,” said Dad, sarcastically repeating my statement, sneering at the naïvete of a daughter all of 54 years, definitely more disappointed than angry.
As far as diamonds go, size still matters, the bigger the better. But today’s sophisticated women have also become smarter and more discerning in their choice of jewelry.
The cloud has deep meanings in Chinese culture, symbolizing both good fortune and immortality.
There is a wide choice for art collectors in the art auction to be conducted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) starting first week of October, just in time for the celebration of National Children’s Month.
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