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MANILA, Philippines — Before the humanitarian crisis worsened in Gaza, Palestine, because of its conflict with Israel, the beauty queen/model Gazini Ganados posted on her social-media accounts about her sentiments. She was then in Italy for a series of shows with the legendary designer Renee Salud: “Was able to attend …

MANILA, Philippines — The exotic flora of the Philippines is evoked in the second solo show of tea sommelier and visual artist Rachel Ngan Dueñas. The exhibit is ongoing until October 29 in Galerya Amalia at the LRI Design Plaza, N. Garcia Street, Makati City. Called “Country of Flowers,” Dueñas’ …

MANILA, Philippines — It’s spooking time once more! Time to bring out that old Halloween costume or create a new, all-original one. Here are some ideas from fashion designer Marianne Martin, owner of Nouvelle Haute Couture, located at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, White Plains, Quezon City, and soon, Robinsons Ermita: Decide …

MANILA, Philippines — Lovi Poe revealed that she was happy to be by herself and was not even considering settling down until she met her now husband, scientist Monty Blencowe. The "Batang Quiapo" star faced the press yesterday in an intimate launch of the newest collection of jewelry brand Imono, …

Melissa’s latest campaign, “Joyscapes,” is an ode to the happiness you feel when you’re wearing your favorite pair of shoes. “You visualize a special memory when you smell our bubblegum-scented pairs — it brings you back to your childhood,” says Melissa Philippines marketing manager Joy Dauz. “When you wear it, …

One thing I like about Australian makeup brand BYS is that their local partner, iFace, Inc., supports young Filipino fashion designers, and showcases them in BYS Fashion Week, an annual event that started last year. This year’s BYS Fashion Week was themed "The Filipino Palette: Same Same But Different,” because …

LONDON — Easily the hottest ticket among style fiends is the recently opened V&A exhibit, “Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto,” with tickets sold out and long queues of inquiries from fans who want to see all those covetable tweed suits and LBDs. Surprisingly, it’s the first UK exhibition dedicated to the …

In this cool season of revenge travel, there is an iconic piece of clothing that well-dressed women all over the world want to embrace. It is the Teddy Bear Coat, which Max Mara introduced 10 years ago. “This faux fur cover-up has become a fashion favorite since it made its …

“There can be life at the end of the cancer journey: the prerequisite is early detection and swift medical action.” These were the words of American actress Ann Jillian who, in 1985, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She would go on to be a survivor and live to share her …

MANILA, Philippines — The United States' Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency MaryKay Carlson, hosted a pre-Halloween party last Saturday, proving that apart from maintaining good diplomatic relations between the US and the Philippines, she also has a good eye for decorating — and a sash in her home puts …