Since its inception in 2018, Ternocon, a collaborative effort by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Bench, has made a significant impact in raising awareness of traditional dress. Elevating
Ah the barong! A fixture in Filipino life and yet so rarely taken out of the baul. While the terno for women has been making strides towards everyday casual wear,
Hers was the terno design that got people talking. Slims alum Hannah Adrias’ piece in TernoCon 2020, the terno-making competition, workshop and fashion show organized by Bench and the Cultural
Last Wednesday, people took their minds off the pandemic to think Hyun Bin, and watch the race of teasers between Bench and Smart. Bench head and retail visionary Ben Chan
Your crush, landing soon.” With those four words, on a camo backdrop, Bench sent the internet on overdrive Wednesday, as it teased what fans are guessing—nay, hoping: that the
“Your crush, landing soon.” With those four words, on a camo backdrop, Bench sent the internet on overdrive Wednesday, as it teased what fans are guessing—nay, hoping: that the Filipino
Jan. 26 saw the second iteration of the biennial TernoCon, a convention and contest celebrating the Filipino terno started by local lifestyle brand Bench together with the Cultural Center of
In the past few years, the New York Times, Women’s Wear Daily, Business of Fashion, The Guardian, et al. have written about the phenomenal sales growth of the sports bra.
Tokyo—Bench again showcased Filipino design at the recent Tokyo Fashion Week, with “terno” tops and vinta prints that showcased modernity in heritage wear. Barong shirts and jeans with baybayin details
Last Saturday’s Red Charity Gala had all the makings of a battle royale after its organizers and cochairs Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tiñga, with their longtime supporter Bench, decided
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