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One big runway for #IAmSMWoman

YOU should have seen it, palangga, when SM Makati’s third floor was transformed into one big runway as it launched its #IAmSMWoman campaign.

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Dawn Zulueta and other ageless faces toast Marie France’s 30th year

Our town’s fashion crowd gathered to witness the launch of the collections of rising designers Charina Sarte, Rosanna Ocampo, Sassa...

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Amina Aranaz-Alunan: The new way to do ‘old and new’

By combining new elements with heirloom furniture, for instance, she has struck a harmony where textures, shapes and styles blend...

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Filipinos prioritize beauty, no matter the economic climate

Celebrating its 30th year, Marie France Philippines recalls its steady growth.

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Slimming center championing non-invasive treatments marks 30th anniversary

From two branches when it opened in 1985, Marie France now has 10 branches all over the Philippines, including one each in Cebu and Pampanga.

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Flats with formal wear–yes or no?

One of the hotly debated topics online this week is the report that some women were banned from the premieres at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival in France for wearing flats instead of heels.

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Aranáz’s ‘Earth Chameleon’ welcomes summer

For many fashionistas and women of leisure in Manila, there’s no more definitive sign of summer than the annual poolside trunk show and cocktails hosted by bag and accessories designer Amina Aranáz-Alunan of the lifestyle brand Aranáz.

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She does ‘old and new’ her way

By combining new elements with heirloom furniture, Amina Aranàz-Alunan has created harmony in which textures, shapes and styles blend and differ delightfully. Yet the subtle synchronicity and dramatic differences result in a luxurious feel.

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How social media can make today’s young designers–or break them

When fashion designer Martin Bautista posted a photo of Anne Curtis wearing his pink chiffon dress, the photo garnered many likes and a lot of MTO (made-to-order) requests for the exact design.

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Update existing Christmas décor with a few key pieces

Thinking of buying Christmas décor? These practical decorating tips from two of the country’s leading designers could give you fresh ideas on how to repurpose old décor and complement new pieces.

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With baby in tow, 24-year-old single mom graduates from Harvard Law School

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‘Now our watch is ended’: History-making ‘Game of Thrones’ wraps

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The online petition to fix ‘Game of Thrones’ with a remake is now approaching 1 million signatures

Glitzy Cannes film festival opens teeming with stars

Macron vows to rebuild a ‘more beautiful’ Notre-Dame in 5 years

Disneyland Paris cleans up its act, bans plastic straws

Viral post shows sister’s sacrifice paying off for siblings

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Iloilo hotel says ‘married couples only’ policy upholds sanctity of marriage

“I’m done being the subject of bandwagon stories for likes”: James Charles releases a 40-minute video to clear his name

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