When you visit Rustan’s Department Store at the Ayala Center in Makati City to shop for your Christmas gifts, you…
Lydia Reyes, grand dame of Club Bulakeño, celebrates 90th birthday
Now and then, when I read my friend Jorge Hizon’s posts mostly of birthday celebrations and his friends’ gatherings, I…
Fashionista surgeons show off Ditta Sandico’s ‘banaca’ creations
For more than 30 years, Ditta Sandico has championed the use of sustainable and eco-friendly textiles in fashion.
THE MASTERS’ TERNOS AT SAINT BENILDE
‘The terno continually offers fashion designers limitless opportunities for reinvention and innovation. At its essence, it is more than a dress; it is a representation of cultural identity’
Dennis Marasigan — The artistic director’s path to success
‘I was very eager to learn everything. I was being trained in lighting. At the same time, kapag atribido ka, they bring you everywhere’
Profiles Asia’s night of celebration and inspiration
The anniversary night, a grand affair exuding sophistication and charm, paid tribute to 24 extraordinary individuals who have not only excelled in their respective domains but have also left an enduring imprint on society.
Josie Natori: Doyenne of art and fashion
Josie, as of press time, is home in the Philippines to celebrate her mother ‘Nanay’ Angelita Cruz’s 99th birthday. She is also in Manila for her regular visits to her Philippine workshop,
a testament to her belief in Filipino craftsmanship and efficiency, along with promoting her current and forthcoming international collections
MAV RUFINO: A FINE LADY OF TALENT, STYLE AND ACHIEVEMENT
Mav Rufino, my dear friend, grew up in a beautiful home filled with art works. Right in their living room,…
A legacy award for Tita Helen
Our favorite charity fund raiser, the indefatigable and ageless Helen Ong, honorary consul of Angola to the Philippines, received the…
Gemma Cruz-Araneta in her ageless state of beauty, charm and wit
The invitation said she was turning 80, to her invitees’ utter disbelief, of course. Gemma Cruz Araneta, our first international…