They say that it’s hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world. Despite this, Drake Dustin Ibay and his team have managed to unravel a leading fine diamond jewelry brand right from the embers of their own passions. Endorsed by the likes of Ivana Alawi

It was a poignant and powerful moment as models walked the runway enveloped in pieces from “Louis Dreamhouse,” the last collection of the late and great Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton. While the mood was a luculent tribute to Abloh, the scene was a d

Creative direction NICOLE ALMERO. Grooming direction MIA CASTRO. Fashion direction RYUJI SHIOMITSU. Styling RYUJI SHIOMITSU, assisted by ALDRIN RAMOS AND RICAR LIPHAD. Makeup GERY PENASO. Hair MARK ROSALES. Videography SPECTIVE PH. Shoot coordination

Art Direction MIGUEL QUILANG. Fashion Direction RYUJI SHIOMITSU. Styling BEA GUERRERO and JOAQUIN RODRIGO OF NEW COLLECTIVE STYLE assisted by MICAN EDMAN SANTIAGO and RUZZIAN ESCAROS. Grooming JANICA CLETO. Hair MYCKE ARCANO. Model JAYSON LEE (FIRST

Creative Direction EL PEREIRA. Grooming and Hair CATS DEL ROSARIO (ALEX). Grooming PONG NIU (GINO and GERRICK). Hair DARWIN SIÑEL (GINO and GERRICK). Styling RYUJI SHIOMITSU, assisted by BEA GUERRERO and MIGUEL QUILANG. Sittings Editor NICOLE ALMERO.

In the past generations, diversity and individuality among men is often overlooked for the sake of following tradition. Today, the world is becoming more accepting towards differences and learning to be inclusive no matter the identity, personality,

Creative direction NICOLE ALMERO. Grooming direction MIA CASTRO.Fashion direction RYUJI SHIOMITSU. Styling GEE JOCSON & ALDRIN RAMOS. Makeup RYAN PANALIGAN. Hair RUSSELL GONZAGA.Production Design ROCKETSETS. Videography EXCEL PANLAQUE.Shoot coordinat

Creative direction LESTER IVAN CABATIT. Styling KHEL RECUENCO. Hair and Makeup LYN CHAN. Models JASMIN BUNGAY, MILAN PETROVIC, KAMAL SAAD, HAMZA HABOUNI Free from the shackles of years-long constraint due to still-palpable crises, the Menswear Fall 2

Creative direction NICOLE ALMERO. Grooming direction MIA CASTRO. Fashion direction RYUJI SHIOMITSU. Styling MELVILLE SY assisted by MAITA BAELLO andSHARK TANAEL of STUDIO 24c. Makeup STEVEN DOLOSO. Hair NELSON CRUZ. Videography EXCEL PANLAQUE. Photog

A quiet, luxury, progressive, intentional, and slow fashion brand that celebrates Filipino design inventiveness—this is what Vin Orias of Orias Studios will always be known for. With his clever and straightforward approach to design, it is without a

Creative Direction EL PEREIRA. Grooming and Hair CATS DEL ROSARIO (ALEX). Grooming PONG NIU (GINO and GERRICK). Hair DARWIN SIÑEL (GINO and GERRICK). Styling RYUJI SHIOMITSU, assisted by BEA GUERRERO and MIGUEL QUILANG. Sittings Editor NICOLE ALMERO.

The atmosphere surrounding ABS-CBN and Star Magic has been somewhat a jumble of contrasting emotions: thrill, excitement, agitation, elation-it’s like watching motorsports on a hot summer’s day. No one really knows, and yet everyone’s waiting, sweat

Daniel Padilla walks into the colorful set of acclaimed photographer Mark Nicdao one hectic Monday afternoon in Manila. The Britpop sound of the Arctic Monkeys plays loudly in the background, and Padilla wears a well-fitted dark suit, paired with a s

Mark Nicdao could care less about leaving a legacy. It’s an ironic statement to say about the man who has made producing unforgettable images of the country’s biggest stars—from Anne Curtis conquering the busy streets of Paris Fashion Week to Maymay

In his 30th year in fashion, Furne One decided it was time to explore the art that’s present in masculinity. One sees the line between masculinity and femininity as a border that can be blurred especially in the generation of gender neutral fashion.

Hey man, it’s been a long year. Pour yourself a good one and give yourself a toast for making it. Better yet, why not learn how to make a proper cocktail? Surely you’ve seen the video of American actor Stanley Tucci with his Negroni. And if you haven

The timeless element of love is traditionally expressed with fine jewelry. Rings are an intrinsic part of engagements and wedding vows as a promise of eternal devotion. Women have also taken to purchasing jewelry for themselves, doing away with the i

In an age where grandiosity and pomp take center stage more than anything else, it helps to find inspiration from leaders who are inquisitive, imaginative, and practical first. Among a host of many descriptives, these are the priamary traits you coul

t was mid-morning, and Bret Jackson I has anti-eyebags patches under his eyes in preparation for a shoot. He lounges comfortably but is full of enthusiasm with his answers. This is a man who looks and feels ready for the future, a far cry from the se

His successful apparel-turned-events business Forza and flourishing career in the entertainment industry are ventures he actively pursued. One could even say he’s been working on them since he was a young boy of eight, selling Yu-Gi-Oh cards to his c

When you are forced to stay in enclosed spaces, there is a natural tendency to reflect, to marinate on your thoughts and feelings, to reevaluate all aspects of your life. While some can’t stand being in confined spaces for extended periods of time, I

If you find yourself overly anxious, well, no need to be worried about being too worried. It’s not your fault; the constant hammering of doom and gloom, of frantic online exchanges, tragic stories, it gets to us all. We all have differing reactions t

I came that day in the eighth-floor studio armed with a liter of caffeine and echt curiosity. Just days ago, I gushed with colleagues on the possibility of finally meeting such a character, ever so talked about and undeniably desired by many. I liste

Another month, another form of community quarantine. We’ll spare you the adjectives, because what it really is, is limbo. We’re neither here nor there. Just when we seem to be taking a step forward, something else happens—a variant, a natural disaste

When a worldwide pandemic shutters many businesses, big or small, many scramble for a way out while a determined few set out for solutions. Taking the correct course of action is now even more crucial, so it’s no wonder that many turn to leaders such

I’ve been an employee and a business owner for nearly two decades now and during one of the long nights of 2020, I asked myself, “What kind of leader do I want to be?” This is a question that can easily be answered by, “I want to be a good leader.” B

Oversized details and the chutzpah to pull them off marks this season’s turn in menswear Black split panel trench coat by DAUSON BERMTAY Leather that’s roughed up, pants that appear thrown on without a second look and lug-soled boots make it clear