How Bench is surviving, even expanding despite Manila’s port congestion
THERE’S no way to sugarcoat just how the port congestion in Manila hurts—and continues to affect—retail and other businesses that rely on imports. But just how much it is
THERE’S no way to sugarcoat just how the port congestion in Manila hurts—and continues to affect—retail and other businesses that rely on imports. But just how much it is
Less is more when it comes to this look. One doesn’t need too many accessories, just an elegant clutch. This classic black top with leather details on the shoulders goes well with this detailed skirt with fancy openwork and ottoman stitches.
It is Repetto CEO Jean-Marc Gaucher’s first time in Manila. “I think I could live here. The weather is good, the people look very nice; I could stay. Except for
What goes up must come down. In this case, we’re not talking about life or karma. We’re talking about heels. If there’s a part of the woman’s body that’s been much abused in the 21st century—other than her pocket (a necessary extension of the woman’s body, by the way)—it must be her feet. They’re abused and punished not from too much walking or exertion, but from wearing stratospheric high heels. Seven inches, eight? Today’s shoes, like we said, have become the new millennium’s torture instruments.
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