Chriselle Lim on Fashion’s First Influencer Wave, Her Reinvention with PHLUR, and What’s Next
The year was 2011, one of the most pivotal years for Millennials passionate about fashion blogging. At that turning point, blogging was no longer just a hobby but a career path, setting the precedent for today’s social media landscape. Before the term “influencer” was coined, they were known as pioneers of the digital fashion boom. […]
Reinventing the Icon: Marie Antoinette Style Exhibition
The most famous French Queen in existence has always been a force in fashion, aesthetics, and pop culture, and this time, she and her influence are experiencing a Renaissance. Running until November 23, 2026, the Yokohama Museum of Art presents Marie Antoinette Style, an international touring exhibition curated in partnership with London’s Victoria and Albert […]
Singaporean Lingerie Brand Perk by Kate Returns to the Philippines
For the second time around, Perk by Kate by Kate Low returns to Manila with two iconic collections and La Pause, an immersive ice cream-themed pop-up in Manila with YOYA Perk by Kate (PBK), Singapore’s pioneering size-inclusive luxury lingerie brand, is returning to the Philippines this August — and this time, it is coming back […]
An Exclusive Look at Yanina Couture FW27 Collection
Photographs by Marion Félicité For Autumn/Winter 2026, Yulia Yanina titled her couture presentation “Provocation.” The show unfolded a study in quiet elegance, romanticism, and botanical craftsmanship. Drawing design inspiration from 18th-century tailoring, Belle Époque lingerie, and the complex heroines of Balzac, Maupassant, and Zola, the Russian couture house translated classical literary allure into a thoroughly […]
ArteFino’s 10 Years of Philippine Heritage and Design
ArteFino is celebrating 10 years of championing Filipino artistry and craftsmanship. ArteFino: Isang Dekada is a four-day fair that runs from July 30 to August 2 across multiple venues at the Power Plant Mall at Rockwell in Makati. Redefined Local Shopping Scene When founders Maritess Pineda, Armita Rufino, Susie Quiros, Cedie Vargas, and Marimel Francisco […]
Kenzo’s La Fête: A Fashion Experience Beyond the Runway
KENZO’s latest presentation, La Fête de Kenzo, transformed Place des Victoires into an immersive cultural celebration, blending fashion, design, and community. Photographer Marion Félicité captured the intimate atmosphere, highlighting the collection’s storytelling and craftsmanship. Under NIGO’s direction, the event emphasized thoughtful details and cultural exchange, celebrating the brand’s legacy while confidently shaping its future.
ENTRE MAR I CEL
Between Sea and Sky: An ELETOM Editorial shot by Fran Ruiz Shot along Barcelona’s coastline, Spanish photographer Fran Ruiz and his muse Antonija Braculj came together once again to give viewers another side of the region in a way that hasn’t been seen before during the peak of summer. This is Entre Mar I Cel, […]
AAPI DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Tina Lim On The Origins of The Private Collection of Vintage Bags
Singapore-born Shanghainese-Peranakan designer and collector Tina Lim started the StrangebutCool Atelier and The Private Collection of Vintage Bags with pure intention — it was already deeply imbued in her soul: years of exposure to beauty, art, and culture distilled into instinct. And it all began when her mother gifted her a single black leather pill-box […]
Threads of Dreams: BENCH Fashion Week SS26 x The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
Images courtesy of Kim Montes METRO MANILA — Bench Fashion Week launched a special gala in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic friendship. The event was held at One Space Ayala and featured three of the country’s best designers: Joey Samson, Rhett Eala, and Jaggy Glarino. […]
New York Bridal Fashion Week: SS27
An exclusive look at the world’s most preeminent bridal fashion event of the year. Cue the ooohs and ahhs, New York Bridal Fashion Week SS27 was a jaw-dropping showcase of transition gowns, detailed gloves, flowing jacquard, and dramatic veils that evoke a sense of a bygone era. It’s no surprise that dropped-waist and Basque gowns […]
