There are those who say that Philippines has everything it needs to become Asia’s beauty capital—Western-trained plastic surgeons and specialists in Aesthetic Medicine; advanced medical facilities; competent and caring nurses
Many retailers stayed opened Thursday during the Thanksgiving celebrations, evidence that even this cherished American family holiday is falling prey to the forces of commerce.
A 72-year-old Chinese man who became an Internet sensation after his granddaughter used him as a cross-dressing model to promote her clothing store was delighted at his new-found fame, she said.
A new breed of Filipino fashion designers is finding ways to work around an age-old issue—lack of fabrics—that has nagged a generation of designers before them.
The beach life and the lobster painted by Salvador Dali on Elsa Schiaparelli’s silk gown are the references for the Spring-Summer 2013 collection of accessories designer-entrepreneur Amina Aranaz-Alunan. She introduces sculpture through purses, bangles and clasps that echo the forms of seashells and Dali’s lobsters.
Don’t follow trends!” is perhaps an odd thing to hear from a man looked upon by many for trend directions. But these are the 2000s, and it’s celebrity makeup artist Francois Nars’ stance that women now have far greater freedom to explore their own heart and style, and, in the process, break away from what everyone else is wearing on their face.
The Philippine National Red Cross’ Red Charity Gala this year was a night of elegance and sophistication what with couturier Cary Santiago presenting his origami-inspired collection.
“It all started last year, when I was a vintage curator and seller,” shares young entrepreneur Marvin Conanan. “The lack of online vintage menswear stores led me to create one.”
Eric, 17, was texting furiously while we waited in line to watch an action flick in the mall. His new girlfriend was angry with him; he had not yet updated his relationship status on Facebook.
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