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2 months ago | 
philstarlife.com | Marbbie Tagabucba
When social media feeds were taken over by AI-generated starter packs and models, the first two days of Bench Fashion Week spring/summer 2025 signaled a rebellion—a call to appreciate all things handmade and the delight of what comes up when creatives think with their hands.
Ria Bolivar debuts at Bench Fashion Week—this time as a fashion designer for her four-year-old slow-fashion brand Reveri.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
vogue.ph | Marbbie Tagabucba |Carlos Mangubat |Pam Quiñones |Karl King Aguña
The shutters of designer Jose “Pitoy” Moreno’s Malvar home and atelier had already been painted a new color when art historian Dr. Florina H. Capistrano-Baker, now based in New York, returned to Malate in preparation for the then-upcoming thematic exhibit. Aptly titled “Timeless: J. Moreno,” it was curated by Dr. Baker, assisted by co-curator Ditas R. Samson, and technical and curatorial consultant Clarissa M. Esguerra, a Los Angeles-based fashion curator.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
philstar.com | Marbbie Tagabucba
Here’s how Atelier Oi’s Aurel Aebi lets his imagination take flight with Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton built his legacy on the art of travel, crafting trunks that carried dreams across continents. Over a century later, his spirit of adventure has found a kindred match in Atelier Oï in 2008 as the first collaborators of Objets Nomades. Together, they’ve reimagined the very essence of design with pieces like a packable stool and a lamp with swaying light.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
philstar.com | Marbbie Tagabucba
This is how Cebu Pacific’s showcase on the world’s tallest building expands horizons for Philippine tourism. An earworm has taken over Downtown Dubai in the vicinity of the Burj Khalifa.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
philstar.com | Marbbie Tagabucba
Topten10 is all about minimalist pieces with a trendy touch. What do oppas Lee Min Ho, Nam Jo Hyuk, P-pop stars Bgyo, and dancer AC Bonifacio have in common? They all love Topten10’s uniquely minimalist and trendy style — and now you can too, without having to fly to Korea. While insiders dub Topten10 as South Korea’s Uniqlo as a go-to for wardrobe foundations for its clean lines and timeless silhouettes, it’s subdued tones and trendy touch makes it uniquely K-fashion.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
philstar.com | Marbbie Tagabucba
CH Carolina Herrera reimagines gifting as a refined celebration of love. Everyone can use a touch—or a full embrace—of timeless style and effortless sophistication inspired by the iconic Carolina Herrera. This Christmas, share the gift of elegance with CH Carolina Herrera’s lifestyle collection, featuring investment pieces that elevate the everyday and thoughtful designs meant to be treasured for years to come. * * *CH Carolina Herrera Boutique is located at Greenbelt 5, Makati.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Marbbie Tagabucba |Neil De Guzman |Borgy Angeles
It’s the calm before the storm. Donny Pangilinan is back in his family’s home in Laguna for the last weekend of his three-month holiday before he jumps back to lock-in tapings and back-to-back events for his latest project, How to Spot a Red Flag. On any other day, he would be out off-roading and camping under the stars at night with his friends. He’d be traveling, or diving with his younger sister Solana, or starting his days surfing. Heck, he’d rather be outside golfing.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
philstar.com | Marbbie Tagabucba
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — bumpers and honking cars fill the metro streets under Christmas lights and parols. At the peak of rush hour, the basement of Gucci’s Greenbelt 4 store is like an oasis.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
philstar.com | Marbbie Tagabucba
Beauty girls know all about the mall-going ritual of dropping by Beauty Bar to check out what’s new, discovering up-and-coming brands and getting a feel of its products from the testers. If you’re lucky, you can even get an in-store makeover, coming-of-age movie-style — and this was all way before the social media boom. Smashbox primers, TheBalm’s Bahama Mama, your tin can of Burt’s Bees Balm — these mainstays in our kits were all Beauty Bar firsts.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
philstar.com | Marbbie Tagabucba
Nicolas Ghesquière skillfully weaves his hallmark blend of historical and futuristic influences for the latest Louis Vuitton collection, this time combining 17th-century and 22nd-century looks for a woman on the move. An intriguing mix of classic tailoring and athletic elements, where his go-to of cinched waists and exaggerated shoulders on outerwear are contrasted with tailored capris and even bike shorts.
