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Ask anyone in the know about interior design and carpets and the first name on their mouth will be Fort Street Studio. The company, known for its luxurious, hand-knotted carpets is the brainchild of artists Brad Davis and Janis Provisor and is the le

It takes someone with particular experience to remember that buildings do not exist in a vacuum, they’re meant to be inhabited, to be used, and to thrive in the context in which they’re built. Foster + Partners does extensive research on the communit

Growing up in a family of doctors, Cyndi Fernandez Beltran always felt that she wanted to pursue a career in the arts. Attracted to the world of design, she shares that she had a knack for transforming spaces by being active in decorating activities

In the middle of last year, Illac Diaz happened to watch Pay It Forward, the 2000 Mimi Leder drama that starred Haley Joey Osment. In the movie, Osment plays a kid who decides to repay a favor by doing good deeds to three people, who in turn will do

Chester Gokingyok and Georgianna Carlos met on Valentine's Day, at a get-together with common friends. As Carlos tells it, how they became acquainted with each other was happenstance. “It was a funny situation. There are these group of boys who I am

While other skincare brands only target superficial levels, FillMed Laboratories differs in its 360-degree approach to beauty with a pure focus on skin quality. Since it started in 1978, the brand has developed innovations like fillers, peels, cosmec

Mutual friends who owned a restaurant set up Gregory Slaughter and Schinina Juban. “They invited us both to their opening, together with some friends,” Juban says. The couple was together for five years before they got married. Slaughter proposed on

Lester Yao and Patricia Santos met through a friend and started dating. “We have been together for four years now,” Santos says. Yao proposed in Azulik, an eco-resort in Tulum, Mexico. Due to the pandemic, the two decided to change their original w

There is no stoping the skin care market from innovating, pandemic or no the pandemic. According to Business of Fashion, skin care is the fastest growing category in beauty, outpacing the makeup boom. This also makes skin care now the largest busines

CALECIM PROFESSIONAL, a breakthrough in anti-aging skincare While skin aging has always been a serious matter, the pandemic and all our stressors, such as pollution, mental and emotional concerns have made things worse. It is now time to use science

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CHARRIOL’s Forever Starfish collection An inexhaustible source of inspiration for Charriol, the ocean is an explosion of art and creativity for the Swiss fashion house. The latest designs in the Forever Starfish collection pays regard to this dynami

Not entirely limited by the sudden emergence of the global health crisis last year, the ever-adaptable worlds of fashion and beauty find solace in chic pairings, with beloved brands teaming up to produce incredible wearable pieces of art. Merging nar

In a year of exceptional fashion collaborations, none more so were talked about this team up that brought high fashion to the great outdoors. Guci celebrates the Lunar New Year with an irreverent collaboration with everyone's favorite time-traveling

I fell I love with this collection, and the whole digital show left me quite excited. The visually engaging presentation of Hermes Men’s A/W collection is characterized by simplicity and dynamism, done exquisitely, chic, and classy. Clothes and acces

Props to Kim Jones as he has been continuously and consistently presenting collections that further elevate Dior’s prominence in the luxury market. This recent line is glamourous, presented with youthful and playful details, silhouettes, and patterns

Perhaps an off-shoot of the pandemic, the collection is defined by its connection to the sense of touch, the feeling of warmth and relaxation. To put it simply, it is comfort-wear married with elongated tailoring, featuring fluid over shirts, roomy k

The colors that they play with in this collection are what you would expect from an A/W line. The collection is about going back to menswear staples, and exploring the function of these pieces and how they relate to present times. Noticeably, the jac

The Italian brand’s men’s A/W 2021 collection was co-created by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons. One interesting piece that stood out for me was the garment knit long john, whose patterns were sometimes art deco and sometimes something else. The collect

Growing up, Kevin Uy had always loved food and the dining experience. However, the plan was to become a lawyer. Cooking was merely a hobby he started when he was 13. Things changed when he began traveling with his family. “Food has always been someth

For Edition No. 6, The Macallan pays homage to a legendary river. With every edition, the Scottish whisky distillery explores the many facets of its rich 200-year-old history. For this latest iteration, which is the last in the popular series, the tr

Combining style, comfort, and space, the RX is the first luxury crossover SUV to wear the Lexus badge proudly. It also happens to be the most popular model sold by Lexus Philippines. The combination of sharp lines with rounded edges gives the RX an a

Everyone in the motoring industry was surprised when the already successful founder of Frontrow took the helm of Maserati Philippines and became president of Modena Motorsports. In supercar circles, everyone already knows that Verzosa owns some of t

They are known as Volvo’s in-house detectives. Yet they could also be called the Swedish carmaker’s own CSI team, with a little twist on the acronym of TV fame. The crash scene investigators of the Volvo Car Accident Research Team celebrated its 50th

At the start of the year, Omega wants everyone to be filled with hope, love, and optimism, encouraging us to train our eyes upward. For its Valentine’s collection, the watch brand introduced the latest iterations of the Constellation and the De Ville

Time seemed to slow down as the world experienced lockdowns because of the pandemic. As people stayed indoors, life drastically changed. Gone are the bustle of cities and days brimming with appointments and deadlines. In a way, the quarantine helped

With the success of his previous works that draw attention to the rehabilitation of the Pasig River, Leeroy New continues to use his skills to further the vision. Three years ago, Pasig River Art for Urban Change was launched through a partnership be

Windows and displays are ephemeral, a fleeting sight that would soon be replaced. If these creations are by Chito Vijandre and Ricky Toledo, losing such a beauty without immortalization would be even more of a pity. “We put a lot of effort in concept

“It’s everything you ever want, everything you ever need, and it's here in front of you” so goes the song from The Greatest Showman. Perhaps the greatest lesson COVID-19 has given us is to take a closer look and be grateful for what we have in front

Last December, after nine months of being locked down in Manila during the pandemic, I was ecstatic to finally get the chance to travel to one of my favorite islands in the country—El Nido, Palawan. The last time I visited the island was in 2018 when

During one of the first few weeks of the year, my friends and I decided to go on a quick weekend road trip to Tagaytay. The popular city down south is just perfect for those impromptu getaways, being within a relative stone’s throw away from Manila.

The most beautiful hamlet in France? Hmmm. You need to see to believe. Prepare to be spellbound and captivated, entranced, and fascinated. And kindly don’t tell us we didn’t warn you! Riquewihr, pronounced as ʁikviʁ, is prominently listed in the elit

If the words “evolving style” were to come to life, sisters Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez and Jessica Kienle Maxwell would be their incarnation. A master of mixing classic with modern designs, their aesthetics manifest themselves in both their ventures a

Going back to abandoned passion projects was a popular pursuit over the pandemic, with many forced to spend more time at home. For Cecile Zamora, the woman behind Chuvaness.com, it meant a continued immersion in her many passions. One such undertakin

Spanning three generations and seven decades, Jul B. Dizon Jewellery continues to be a favorite for many of Manila’s social set. Drawing inspiration from riveting stories that transpire in the worlds of nature, music, and abstract ideas, each meticul

“I have a great respect for tradition,” says Nathalie Küpfer Henares, “not just the wonderful traditions that I was lucky to learn from my French grandmother and mother, but also those I had the privilege of discovering through travel and those of th

Since she was little, Pie Alvarez has had an admiration for interior design. This appreciation for what makes a home beautiful is one of the factors that fueled the former San Vicente, Palawan mayor’s personal pandemic project—the renovation of her a

Derek Ramsay has always been passionate about building homes. On one hand, he has been the longtime ambassador of Habitat for Humanity in the Philippines, supporting and participating in the organization’s housing advocacies for displaced communities

Our living spaces speak volumes about us, and the way we design and curate them reflect how we want to feel at home. And for chef and restaurateur Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, what she wants embracing every room of her house is positivity. Describing it as “m

For the first time in half a decade, the Pantone Color Institute picked two hues for the new year. Symbolizing starkly different virtues, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating are meant to represent steady resilience and bright optimism, respectively. Furni

On New Year's Eve, all roads lead to Casino Español de Cebu. It is a well-honored pilgrimage for a hundred years, save for the Second World War. During the last day of the year, most members and their families gather for the solemn celebration of the

Three masters of international design are highlighted in B&B Italia’s new outdoor collection. The new lines feature sofas, armchairs, tables, and ottoman designed by Antonio Citterio, Naoto Fukasawa, and Philippe Starck. Their different styles and pe