Not so long ago, graduation and school memorabilia had the classic yearbook as main attraction. There were also those slam books, palanca letters, photos and collages.
One afternoon on a laid-back weekend, Dubai-bred designer Albert Andrada sat on his swivel chair. Three sheets of new bridal sketches lay on his table, his pens and ruler scattered on the side.
In a nation constantly on the lookout for bargains and crazy for every second of quality time with family, loved ones and peers, shopping malls have become a lifestyle template. Every mall, especially in a far-flung area, is an instant hit. Malls have always been necessary stopovers: a place to chill, an odyssey to explore, and depending on location, a spot to be seen.
Was it a product launch? An art exhibit? A fashion show?
As the bell tolls calling everyone for vespers, everyone stops to whatever they are doing and gather in the Abbey....
It’s the time of the year once again! The world’s most awaited beauty spectacle is up and running.
Shamcey Gurrea Supsup shifted nervously onstage. It's been almost four hours and her feet silently begged for liberation from the stilettos constraining them. Now time was running out and it would be all over soon.
