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Chunky dangling earrings, mismatched gemstones, denim with a modern feminine spin and lace tops are designer Bea Valdes’ suggestions for...
Putting away the Halloween decor and replacing them with Christmas trimmings also means preparing one’s outfits for the holidays....
Designer Bea Valdes harnesses the power of the appliqué for brave artistic expression.
Tucked in La Panday Building in Makati, Idée is a boutique that views clothes as an expression of individuality and ease of movement.
A common viewer’s eyes will be all on the perfectly taut Victoria’s Secret angels, with silent, painful thoughts of “I shouldn’t have finished that truffle pasta at lunch.” But initiated fashion lookouts will have noticed that one of the country’s most renowned luxury accessories designers, Bea Valdes, shone brightly on the catwalk at this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Valdes created an exquisite crystal vest for Swarovski, with long, golden tassels that swayed while Devon Windsor strutted down the runway. The vest had handcrafted appliqués with an indigenous feel, in earthy colors and elements reminiscent of indigenous components, yet remaining absolutely extravagant—in true Bea Valdes style.
Some of Archie Rodriguez’s biggest critics every time he brings in a US-based restaurant chain to the Philippines are his close friends and family, including his stylish designer-wife Bea Valdes and their three kids.
