Makeup wizard Kakuyasu Uchiide, international artistic director of the Shu Uemura cosmetics line, is heavily involved in product and visual development and is regularly featured in top fashion magazines in Japan and around the world.
Whether or not you’re in tune with the fashion industry, it’s doubtful that you haven’t seen JC Buendia’s breadth of work. He’s been in the scene for 25 years, and his superior workmanship, flawless technical skills, and bespoke aesthetic have kept his clients—comprising some of the most photographed men and women—coming back for more.
You’ve seen how to live the high life on one of ANC’s top shows, “Executive Class.” Yet even when the camera’s not on, writer and host David Celdran keeps an eye open for timeless finds here and around the world.
It shouldn’t be hard to release one’s wild side. This season, we draw inspiration from the animal kingdom that has inspired fashion all over the planet. Designers and “It” girls have adopted animal prints from the leopard, crocodile and python, all faux of course; they’re shown off proudly in every tone for a casual style or a dressy evening look.
Whether you know it or not, you’ve likely seen the work of fashion photographer Paolo Pineda in a magazine, billboard or advertisement.
NARS international makeup stylist Anna Priadka is no stranger to the fashion runway having walked on it and worked behind it. She was a model before discovering that her real passion was working behind the scenes.
Keeping the peace is not enough these days; it’s also important to know how to protect ourselves from a perilous situation, should it arise.
If you’re up to date with local celebrity style, then you’ve definitely heard of the name Jing Monis. Jing is Manila’s hairstylist to the stars and with the amount of buzz his name creates, he might as well pursue a career in show biz.
With projects like his collection for National Book Store and the uniforms for several luxury hotels, Rajo Laurel has made himself a household name when it comes to fashion. His work is rooted in femininity, but he doesn’t hesitate to incorporate a bold twist.
For over two decades, Bamboo Mañalac, or simply Bamboo, has made some of the best Filipino music—first as frontman of Rivermaya and as a solo artist.