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Popular South Korean streetwear brand now in Manila
Fashion & Forward’s MLB brand is ready to create a splash in the Filipino streetwear fashion scene, thanks to its partnership with Suyen Corporation. The brand has recently opened its debut store in the Philippines at SM Mall Of Asia, with plans to launch another store at SM Aura this month. Merging two vibrant and dynamic cultures — fashion and sports — MLB is a South Korean premium lifestyle brand that captures the essence of Major League Baseball’s heritage, embodying the quintessential American sports lifestyle with 150 years of tradition. In 2023, Suyen Corporation, the Philippines’ foremost retail company, sealed a partnership with Fashion & Forward, becoming the country’s official brand licensor of MLB. “We saw great potential in this formidable partnership with F&F,” said Bryan Lim, Suyen Corporation’s vice president for business development. “Our companies share the same ethos when it comes to sprucing up the ever-changing fashion landscape with the trends of the current lifestyle and culture milieu.” For 26 years, MLB has been at the forefront of shaping consumer lifestyles and driving modern fashion trends, seamlessly weaving oriental influences into the very fabric of America’s sports DNA. The brand takes pride in its sophisticated and meticulous approach to digital marketing, continuously expanding its product offerings to reach discerning consumers worldwide. Embracing today’s culture Banking on the varied preferences of fashion-forward consumers today, MLB’s thrust in delivering a distinct fashion experience through its collection of avant-garde streetwear pieces takes precedence. The brand greatly highlights contemporary casual and street fashion, as is evident from its exposure among A-list celebrities and social media trendsetters. “Our aim in this collaboration with MLB is to provide our consumers with an expanded array of streetwear options that suit their diverse lifestyles,” Lim added. “One great thing about Filipinos is that we excel in seamlessly infusing the latest cultural trends into our fashion expressions.” Catering to diverse preferences, MLB presents an extensive range of clothing and accessories, encompassing sweaters, t-shirts, sneakers and bags, to fulfill the fashion inclinations of every individual, whether they lean toward vibrant styles or seek to infuse extra playfulness into their looks. The post Popular South Korean streetwear brand now in Manila appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Paying tribute to Criselda, Rustan’s bestselling iconic fashion designer
In her lifetime, Criselda Lontok epitomized the kind of woman for whom the legendary Glecy Rustia Tantoco established her home-based establishment that would grow into the country’s foremost luxury department store. No wonder that the Rustan’s Department Store founder, known for her keen understanding of the ladies of Manila’s 400, offered to Criselda, one of Manila’s most beautiful women and smartest dressers, a beauty queen and a fashion model, an exclusive line intended for her kind. Criselda, who had served initially as a buyer and merchandiser, and spearheaded a number of homegrown Italian-inspired Rustan’s labels, accepted the challenge, keeping in mind her friends and acquaintances, the quintessential upper-class Filipina — fashionable, committed to philanthropic and civic causes, herself engaged in an enterprise or a profession that fits her colegiala or finishing school education and, of course, prominent and socially-adept. Having seen the world and constantly on the go in the jet-setting era, these women, like Criselda herself, knew the best of foreign brands and were accustomed to wearing them. [caption id="attachment_186354" align="aligncenter" width="1365"] JOHN Fernandez, Criselda Lontok’s son. | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF RUSTANS[/caption] Taking her cue from the composite personality traits of her intended clientele, beautiful people as they were then called, Criselda went on to create dresses that appealed to the ladies’ fine sensibilities anchored on a lifestyle of privilege, comfort, grace and sophisticated aesthetics. Her ingenuity could not have been more apt, as proven by her designs hogging the limelight, the topic of conversation among socialites who finally found the dress that fit them and their style — and becoming the best-seller of Rustan’s. From its beginnings in the early 1980s, the label Criselda went on to grow as among the top offerings and go-to brands of the country’s sole purveyor of high style. And even as Rustan’s aimed for inclusivity to address the needs of professionals and customers who aspired to the good life within their budget, Criselda remained the top choice for those who sought to be attractive and stylish, while being practical and wise in their choices. A Criselda was always a good investment. Through the decades, just like a select few things that get better as they get older, Criselda, the exclusive clothing brand, has transcended fashion trends and social seasons and has maintained its eminent position in the country’s pret-a-porter sector. Criselda’s recent demise might have led to a void, especially in the firmament of Philippine fashion, but her eponymous brand, Criselda, just like her name, has endured. She may be gone but she is remembered, first by her Rustan’s family led by Zenaida R. Tantoco, chief executive officer and chairman of the Rustan Group of Companies, her friends, devoted clientele, and the many others whose lives she touched through her professionalism, kindness, friendliness and warmth, which she generously gave especially to those who came to peruse her creations, mostly cut along classic lines but not sacrificing women’s desire to be chic and trendy. Her career with Rustan’s is a story worth telling as it is inspiring, one that would encourage our young women to pursue their dreams. As a young wife and mother who believed she could contribute to the world out there, Criselda applied for a job at Rustan’s. The grand lady of the number one purveyor of luxury in the country, Glecy R. Tantoco, took her in despite her initial doubts as to whether Criselda, who comes from a good family in Batangas and married into another good family from Laguna, would stick it out despite the rigorous requirements of the job. Glecy Tantoco was known for her insistence on the efficiency of her staff, along with a strong sense of service and an overall image in terms of personal looks and demeanor that defined the Rustan’s style of appropriateness, class and good breeding. [caption id="attachment_186355" align="aligncenter" width="1078"] ERNIE Lopez and Bertha Felicino of Bantay Bata.[/caption] Thankfully, Criselda proved herself worthy, even as she had to deal directly with her tough and no-nonsense boss. In fact, they clicked, as Glecy turned out to be a supportive mentor. Taking Criselda under her wing, she gave her additional responsibilities and assigned her to the forefront when dignitaries and international socialites shopped at Rustan’s. More than the label and the prestige, what Glecy Tantoco gave her were the right work ethic and belief in herself. Criselda remembered her mentor, “GRT (as Glecy was called) was so very hardworking, you just had to be as hardworking, too. I truly admired her foresight. She had the drive. She taught me that I must be sure of myself and only if I was sure should I pursue whatever I wanted to do.” It did not take long for Criselda’s outfits to become a must among Manila’s prominent women who love to wear them not only when attending big parties but also when visiting with friends, shopping at the mall, or relaxing with the family at home. Whether these were day dresses, afternoon outfits, cocktail dresses, or ravishing evening gowns, they lapped them up, happy at the thought of not having to bother with fittings and the encumbrances that went with wearing haute couture. If they wore her creations, it was because they believed her when she spoke to them of fashion sense and carriage and, of course, compatibility with what they wore. She once said, “It is important to consider your age. An 80-year-old woman should not even wear mini skirts...just a little above the knee is permissible but not one that shows her prominent varicose veins and other unsightly parts.” The post Paying tribute to Criselda, Rustan’s bestselling iconic fashion designer appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AI ‘no substitute’ for fashion designers’ creativity
AI is transforming the fashion world but the fast-growing technology will never be a replacement for designers' "original creativity", according to the head of a pioneering project. Fashion innovator Calvin Wong has developed the Interactive Design Assistant for Fashion (AiDA) -- the world's first designer-led AI system. It uses image-recognition technology to speed up the time it takes for a design to go from the first sketch to the catwalk. "Designers have their fabric prints, patterns, color tones, initial sketches and they upload the images," Wong told AFP. "Then our AI system can recognize those design elements and come up with more proposals for designers to refine and modify their original design." Wong said AiDA's particular strength was its ability to present "all the possible combinations" for a designer to consider, something he said was impossible in the current design process. An exhibition at Hong Kong's M+ Museum in December featured collections by 14 designers developed using the tool. But Wong stressed it was about "facilitating designers' inspiration" not "using AI to take over a designer's job, to take over their creativity". "We must treasure the designer's original creativity," he added. Wong heads up the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AidLab), a collaboration between Britain's Royal College of Art (RCA) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University where he is a professor in fashion. 'Transformational' RCA vice chancellor Naren Barfield predicted the impact of AI on the fashion industry would be "transformational". "The impact is going to be huge from the ideation and conception stage through to prototyping, right the way through to manufacture, distribution, and then ultimately recycling," he said. So-called personalization is already being used to improve customer experience with better product recommendations and more effective searches, helping shoppers find what they want quickly and easily. But as the technology evolves so too is the range of highly specialized tools being developed. AiDA was just one of the AidLab projects being showcased in the British capital ahead of London Fashion Week, which started on Friday. Others included the Neo Couture project which aims to use advanced technologies to digitally preserve the specialized skills and techniques used by couturiers. With the UK fashion industry facing a skills shortage, it is creating an AI-assisted training system to help teach couture skills. Another project aims to increase sustainability to reduce the estimated 92 million tonnes of clothing that end up in landfills each year. One potential use of the AI Loupe project is to help designers overcome the problems of using so-called deadstock fabric. Designers can photograph leftover fabric and then use the tool to get the missing details to assess its suitability for their designs. "It uses the camera as your index, the material is the QR code that brings the information," said project researcher Chipp Jansen. Retain control The future of AI in fashion design, however, is not clear-cut. New York brand Collina Strada's founder Hillary Taymour this week admitted that she and her team used the AI image generator Midjourney to create the collection they showed at New York Fashion Week. Although Taymour only used images of the brand's own past looks to help generate its Spring/Summer 2024 collection, looming legal issues could keep AI-generated clothes off the catwalks for now. "In terms of fashion designed by AI, I would expect to hear from designers that there are questions of intellectual property rights," said Rebecca Lewin, a senior curator at London's Design Museum. "Because whatever comes back will have been scraped from published images and to get that regulated will need a lot of work." The RCA's Barfield said the area would be tricky but he expected it to be resolved through test cases and legislation. "I don't know how fast (AI) will be transformational but if it gives companies a competitive advantage I think they'll invest and take it up quickly," he said. The only thing currently holding companies back was the "massive investment" in infrastructure required, he said. "But once they've done that they can take the plunge then they will be making savings on material waste and productivity," he added. As for designers' fears that it might become a substitute for the human creative process, he said the key was who controlled the decision-making. Using a "genetic algorithm" where you started with one design and used the software to generate successive ones the computer could produce 1,000 varying looks, something that might take weeks to draw, he said. On the other hand, if the designer retained control AI could offer huge benefits by hugely speeding up the process "without necessarily making the decisions for them", he added. The post AI ‘no substitute’ for fashion designers’ creativity appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Time to wear Filipino culture anew
One word is not enough to describe contemporary Filipino fashion. In its full glory, Filipino fashion encapsulates the country’s vibrant culture, from the Metro’s bustling street tempo to the quaint and traditional silhouettes of the provinces, as well as one’s modern-day experiences and emotions that one can wear. The PHx Fashion Group celebrated the return of the PHx Fashion Conference this year, along with PHx Station — a multi-brand fashion pop-up event that is slated to take place from October 2023 to January 2024. Led by Esme Palaganas and Seph Bagasao of the independent fashion brand BAGASÁO, with the support of Trickie Lopa, the co-founder of Art Fair Philippines, PHx Fashion Group is more than prepared and excited to help aspiring fashion designers introduce their brand to a broader audience. With two projects finally coming to fruition after years of online discourses and thorough research while the world was taking a pause during the pandemic, PHx Fashion Group is coming back to show that top-notch Filipino fashion is within reach. Theory to practice Taking the first step is always the hardest and most intimidating. For designers, the looming questions before taking the first step are: “What is your story?” and “How will you create and introduce your brand to a global audience?” PHx Fashion Conference, a three-day event, will serve as a point of arrival and take-off for young and emerging Filipino designers where they learn from experienced and renowned creatives, showcase what they have learned and absorbed, and finally take off and turn theory into practice. The conference will be a valuable learning experience, giving designers the first step to operate their businesses while adhering to the global standard and having the platform to share their stories through fashion. Philippe Terrien and Giselle Go of TFC Press and Norman René De Vera, design and image director of AZ Factory, will be the key speakers of the conference, providing insightful commentary after years of being in the industry as they have worked with multiple global and luxury brands. There will also be a series of mentorship sessions, varying from quality control to pricing, that will prepare designers to put their designs on the market. Celebration of Filipino fashion Meanwhile, PHx Fashion, the three-month-long pop-up market event, will be an avenue that connects designers and the public to the world of Filipino fashion in a more accessible, interactive and immersive way. Without sticking to a specific theme or catering to a select audience this year, the market event will amplify Filipino voices in the fashion world while also allowing customers to access exquisite, world-class Filipino fashion and statement pieces. The brands that will participate in the much-awaited pop-up event include Aire, Apara, BAGASÁO, Idyllic Summers, Le Ngok and NOVEL, among many more. Carla Zhang, the founder of fashion label Le Ngok, told the DAILY TRIBUNE that her brand›s story would revolve around being a “ready-to-wear clothing that is stretchable, experimental and leaning towards sustainability.” PHx Fashion Conference will take place from 17 to 19 November, while PHx Station will kick off in Greenbelt 5 starting 20 October until 15 January 2024. The post Time to wear Filipino culture anew appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘C you soon’: EXO’s Chanyeol back in Manila soon for solo fan meet
Filipino EXO-Ls are in for a delightful treat: Chanyeol is coming back to the Philippines! On 26 August, Filipino cosmetic brand Ever Bilena dropped a grand announcement that surprised Yeolmaes (or Chanyeol’s fan base). “Catch our Cherry Prince at the Chanyeol for Ever Bilena–Fun Meet in Manila on 1 October at the PICC Plenary Hall,” Ever Bilena wrote on its social media accounts. Chanyeol was recently unveiled as the new face of Ever Bilena, making him the first international ambassador and the first male endorser of the cosmetics brand. He is also one of the ambassadors of the popular Filipino clothing brand Penshoppe. Not surprisingly, the announcement has garnered thousands of likes and positive reactions. Last May, Chanyeol came to the Philippines for a sold-out fan concert of EXO-SC with fellow EXO member Sehun. Together, they captivated their fans with a back-to-back concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Details on how to score tickets and the availability of fun meet kits are yet to be announced. The post ‘C you soon’: EXO’s Chanyeol back in Manila soon for solo fan meet appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Boy Kuting
Senate President Migz Zubiri has shouted “boykotin ang Chinese products” to show Filipinos’ disgust over the Chinese Coast Guard’s water cannonading of our vessels resupplying the grounded BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal recently. On cue, Senator Risa Hontiveros echoed the call in a Tweet, although her post carried the ironic line, “Sent from my iPhone 14,” a device that is wholly made in China. That is exactly the problem with this course of action: The use of Chinese products is well-nigh inescapable. And while it is right for every patriotic Filipino to exhibit outrage over this latest show of Chinese bullying, there must be some way to show our reproach other than calling for something that is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to execute, lest we be again mortified by our lack of capability. Let’s start with cars. It would be easy enough not to buy a Foton, JAC, GAC or MG automobile, as a lot of us consider them — fairly or not — as inferior to other makes. But if you buy one of the lower-end Toyotas, you must know that a great number of its components are made in China, through a tie-up with FAW. The same goes for Nissans and Hondas, especially when it comes to electronics and drive train components. Okay, so the well-heeled snobs among you will say, “To hell with the Asian carmakers, I’m going European!” Fine, except that Mercedes Benz is 15 percent outrightly owned by two Chinese companies, BYD (10 percent) and SAIC (5 percent). More than half of the components of BMW cars are made by the companies Power Xinchen and Beijing Shougang. Wanna make a wild guess as to the nationalities of these companies. As for Audi, a lot of them are made in the cities of Changchun and Foshan in… where else? This is because China is Audi’s biggest market, not Europe or North America. As for some Volkswagen models, many are totally made in China, so you can forget about that, too. Hitler, that ultimate racist and white supremacist, who designed the Volkswagen Beetle, would be turning in his grave (if he had one). Go electric, go Tesla, you might say, as it’s owned by that all-American Elon Musk. But almost all of Tesla’s batteries are made in China, so no cigar. Gadgets are also out of the equation. 95 percent of iPhones are made in China (with some made in India, but sometimes they don’t arrive). My Oppo Reno is made in China, and so are Huaweis. Even the legacy Nordic brand Nokia is made in China. You’d be better off with Samsung, which makes many of its phones in Vietnam, but not much. The Vietnamese have built structures in the disputed Spratly Islands. Clothing is also not a good category for boycotting. Skechers is an American brand, but its shoes are all Chinese. Rivals Adidas and Puma are in the same boat. Fans of Japan’s Uniqlo must know that they’re basically wearing Chinese-made clothes. The Amboys who prefer Guess are doing the same thing. Even luxury clothing brand Ralph Lauren has its products made by the same people who insist on the nine-dash line. I could go on and on, but I know, dear readers, that you get my drift. Our politicians, of course, thrive on grandstanding. But before they stand in the halls of the Senate before a podium made of Chinese wood laminate, to fulminate for a boycott of Chinese products into a microphone of Chinese manufacture, their irate voices amplified by electronics assembled by a Chinese company, so that their histrionics may be read on Chinese-made tablets and phones, they should remember that most of what we use is made in China. It is one of the tigers of the world economy; we are just a kitten and all our rantings just the meowing of a small “kuting, a boy kuting.” The post Boy Kuting appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Global wearable firm moves to Vietnam
The government should work harder in pursuing a free trade agreement, or FTA, with the European Union, or else the wearables sector will be “collateral damage” in the tough competition against ASEAN neighbors. This is after the Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines or CONWEP executive director Maria Teresita Jocson-Agoncillo revealed that a global brand has already folded and packed things up to transfer to Vietnam. “It is because Vietnam has an FTA with the European Union. They enjoy zero tariffs because their exports are Europe bound. Here, they are paying 12 percent duties,” Jocson-Agoncillo said on the sidelines of the EU-Phl FTA press briefing on Tuesday at the Board of Investments. Asked for the name of the brand, the CONWEP executive did not divulge the brand, as she is a signatory of a non-disclosure agreement with the said brand. Aside from not having an FTA with the EU, workers in ASEAN competitors, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, have significantly low wages compared to the Philippines. Double-digit declines Further, Jocson-Agoncillo said their industry has experienced double-digit declines in 2022. “There are three reasons, the market, the global market, is slowing down. After the surge last year, I’m really getting fewer orders. We’re getting to be very uncompetitive. We just had a recent wage hike. So, there’s another one coming our way. Compared to Cambodia, and Vietnam, we’re reaching $8 minimum wage already. My competitors are at six and seven dollars a day. I have another wage hike coming,” she told reporters. On Tuesday, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said his department will make sure that the EU-PHL FTA will be realized under the term of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Benefits of EU-FTA Further, Jocson-Agoncillo said an increase of 300 percent in their exports is expected if the proposed free trade agreement with the EU is realized in the coming years, which can be leveled with the exports they are making to the United States. “We’re doing $200 million now for the European market. So easily, we can move forward to $600 million in the first two years. It can push on to a $800 million to $1 billion performance per year, the fourth or fifth year of implementation of the EU-FTA. I am now at $900 million for the US,” she said. Further, Jocson-Agoncillo stressed that export expansion would also result in more jobs for Filipinos in factories that produce wearables, namely clothing, footwear, textile and bags. “We can create about 120,000 to 250,000 new jobs,” she said. Aside from garments and wearables, BoI managing head Ceferino Rodolfo said other export products that would benefit are in the sector of agriculture. “Of course, there are also other sectors, in particular in the agricultural sector. If you look at the value profile of most advanced economies, the highly protected sectors would be the resource base. So, in particular agriculture, and then the garments are highly protected,” Rodolfo said. The post Global wearable firm moves to Vietnam appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
IPOPHL lauds seizure of P240-million fake goods
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines or IPOPHL, acting chair of the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights, lauded its member, the Bureau of Customs, specifically the BoC-Port of Subic, after intercepting P240-million counterfeit wearables. The goods carried the logos of mainstream brands, such as Adidas, Nike, H&M, Uniqlo, Zara, Cotton-On, Shein, and even the homegrown brand Bench. Others were also labeled with the luxury fashion house names, such as Gucci, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Armani Exchange and Balenciaga Paris. The fake wearables, shipped in two container vans from Dhaka, Bangladesh, were to be sent to a consigned group called Bonne Volonté Consumer Goods. “We laud the BoC’s Port of Subic for its vigilance and unrelenting efforts to foil counterfeiters and prevent counterfeit goods from pervading our local markets,” director general Rowel Barba said. Barba expressed gratitude to deputy commissioner for intelligence group Juvymax Uy, Port of Subic district collector Carmelita Talusan; Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chair and administrator Jonathan D. Tan, and Customs intelligence and Investigation services director Verne Enciso. “We hope the Customs’ successful action serves as a lesson to all violators: focus your energy on legitimate activities rather than harm society. You are only risking your business to see your capital down the drain, just like what has happened to the makers and traders of these fake shirts,” he added. P350-M ukay-ukay seized In another report, an implementation of a Letter of Authority of BoC on several warehouses in Marilao, Bulacan, resulted in the discovery of an estimated P350 million worth of used clothing (ukay-ukay), mosquito coils, fake goods, and other imported products from China. The LoA, issued by the BoC, was implemented on Thursday, 13 July 2023, by agents of CIIS-MICP National Container Port, led by Enciso, on warehouses at Phil. Asia Pacific Realty Compound, Villarica Road, Sta. Rosa 1, Marilao, Bulacan. “The team inspected the warehouses and found them to contain used clothing or ukay-ukay, mosquito coils, IPR-infringing goods, and other suspected smuggled imported goods,” the commissioner said. He revealed that the allegedly smuggled goods inside the warehouses would amount to more or less P350 million. “Several warehouses were found to contain smuggled goods after we served the LoA to the warehouse admin and respective warehouse representatives,” he said. Philippine National Police-Marilao and barangay officials also helped serve and implement the LoA. On the other hand, Intelligence Group Deputy Commissioner Junmax Uy said that the warehouses had been sealed, and the team temporarily placed padlocks. “Ongoing inspection is being conducted on the subject warehouses. This is to be followed by an inventory of the goods, which would be conducted by our assigned Customs examiner and witnessed by CIIS and ESS agents,” he added. The post IPOPHL lauds seizure of P240-million fake goods appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BEACH AND CITY VIBE SUMs UP LATEST COLLECTION
French clothing brand Lacoste recently launched its 2023 spring-summer line featuring its newest Summer Pack Collection, highlighting the vibe of the city streets and the sandy beaches of Ibiza. “Pop of colors, summer and beach to city sum up our latest summer collection,” said Lacoste’s senior marketing officer Trisha Tolentino during their first pop-up outdoor stop in Power Plant Mall, Makati City, 30 June. Lacoste’s Summer Pack Collection embraced youthfulness with a palette of blues, yellows, oranges, pinks and greens in neutral tones, soft hues and radiant shades to draw the Gen Zs into their universal and timeless pieces. [caption id="attachment_154101" align="aligncenter" width="922"] PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF LACOSTE[/caption] “Having Gen Zs in mind is a global direction for Lacoste as a brand,” Tolentino explained. “It’s really a trend of fashion houses now to tap Gen Zs since they are very vocal online and on social media. Being a heritage brand, Lacoste strives to be in the moment of what’s currently trending.” What they envisioned for their brand truly did not disappoint during their first pop-up store launch. Their vibrant and pastel-colored clothing and accessories collection were stylishly displayed on Lacoste’s fashion mobile truck as influencers and other guests brought the youthful vibe. French clothing brand Lacoste has been around since 1933 and is best known for the green alligator logo on their polo shirts. Since its inception on the tennis court, the accessible luxury brand has relied on its sports heritage to spring optimism and elegance in the world for adults and young adults. Lacoste’s Summer Pack Collection pop-up outdoor stop will continue in two other locations: Mall of Asia Grounds, 7 to 9 July, and 5th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, 15 to 16 July. The post BEACH AND CITY VIBE SUMs UP LATEST COLLECTION appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
To the best dad
Designer pieces SSI Life has prepared awesome discounts, special treats, promos, as well as activities to make the season of Dads a happy one for him and the entire family. Celebrate with SSI and get as much as 35 percent off with the season’s participating brands: Armani Exchange, Bally, Clarks, Dune, Lacoste, Payless ShoeSource and Superga. Simply elegant loafers from Dune London and Bally have weekend feels written all over them—perfect for some rest and relaxation with the family. Treat sporty, active dads or partners to cool and classy pieces from Armani Exchange, Lacoste and Payless ShoeSource. Or gift him the ideal bag from Bally or Lacoste for his essentials and valuables. Treat dads to his favorite designer pieces from SSI Life’s multi-brand online store, trunc.ph. Use TRUNCFORDADS to get 10 percent off with no minimum purchase required until 18 June. Ten percent off Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Hogan, BOSS and Zegna await My SSI Life loyalty app members. Visit www.ssilife.com. Sweet deals Find dad the perfect gift at Rustan’s. Get him a breezy and colorful shirt from Faherty. [caption id="attachment_145096" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY of faherty | FAHERTY breeze shirt in blue sky floral.[/caption] Add to his handy-dandy tools by gifting something that he can use for emergencies wherever he goes with Lexon. Innostyle is also an ideal choice for wireless essentials like the PowerGo Magnetic. Help dad increase his productivity with a laptop and smartwatch stand from Laut. Mophie is also a good option with its 3-in-1 charging pads, making it a lot easier to maintain full battery percentage across earbuds, smartphones and smartwatches throughout the day. For dads with upcoming travels whether for work or leisure, American Tourister, Samsonite and Tumi have many bags and luggage options with innovative features to increase the ease of traveling. You can also get him an AirFly wireless adapter from Twelve South. You can also equip him with a Bondir massager gun to help relieve muscle aches and knots while away. Get to know the refreshed line and complete brands when you drop by Rustan’s Man 2.0 pop-up at Rustan’s Alabang Town Center activity area from 20 to 23 July. If the shoe fits If dad is feeling those vacation vibes, the SeaCycled Bahama II Baja Sneaker from Sperry is a solid gift option. The Hut Ultra Wrap is the newest sandal from Merrell that makes comfort a priority. For something no frills and no fuss, Pony delivers a shoe that can be worn every day with practically anything with its Shooter Low 2. [caption id="attachment_145098" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY of MERRELL | Merrell Hydro Moc — Kangaroo.[/caption] Sperry’s classic Venetian Driver has a clean profile and a hand-sewn leather upper designed to provide maximum comfort and support while driving. If dad is the adventurous and active type who likes to get down and dirty on the trail, he’ll love Merrell’s newest update on its bestselling trail running model: The Nova. Visit www.sperry.com.ph, www.pony.com.ph and www.merrell.com.ph. Timepieces Seiko, the renowned Japanese watchmaker, offers a wide range of exceptional timepieces that are perfect for adventurous and style-conscious fathers. Seiko Prospex is a collection designed for sports lovers and adventure seekers who are constantly pushing their limits. Seiko’s Presage Collection combines Japanese aesthetics, traditional craftsmanship and the bra nd’s watchmaking expertise. [caption id="attachment_145097" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY of Seiko | King Seiko watch.[/caption] The King Seiko Collection represents Seiko’s ability to create exquisitely designed and finished mechanical watches with high accuracy. Seiko is offering an exclusive voucher code DAD15 to be used at shop.seikoboutique.com.ph, valid until 30 June. Everyday style Celebrate fatherhood with everything from M&S matching mini-me moments to soothing bath and body products. Use the occasion as an opportunity for a stylish wardrobe update that dad can wear all year round, with contemporary men’s designs across the M&S Collection. [caption id="attachment_145095" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY of M&S | SEA salt and amber eau de toilette.[/caption] Treat them to some ‘me-time’ with self-care buys they’ll love from the Monte & Wilde fragrance and body and bath range that’s uplifting, warming and energizing. Join the M&S Philippines Viber Community at bit.ly/MSPH-VC. Visit www.marksandspencer.com.ph. Something great Uniqlo offers a variety of clothing that fit different dad’s personalities and activities. The AIRism Short Sleeve Polo Shirt paired with the Ultra Stretch Dry-Ex Jogger Pants are the perfect pieces to keep him cool and comfortable as he pursues his active lifestyle. Consider gifting him Uniqlo’s versatile Smart Ankle Pants that pairs well with just about anything. The AIRism Cotton Crew Neck Oversized T-shirt and AirSense Shorts are pieces that he can wear as he spends casual weekend afternoons out with the family. The Dry-Ex UV Protection Full-Zip Hoodie or the Pocketable UV Protection Parka are the perfect pieces that he can conveniently take to his trips. [caption id="attachment_145100" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY of Uniqlo | Pocketable UV Protection Parka.[/caption] With a minimum receipt purchase of P3,000 from 16 to 18 June in stores and online, you can receive a voucher for gas discounts at Shell (P3 off per liter for FuelSave Diesel and V-Power Diesel; and P4 pesos off per liter for FuelSave Gasoline, V-Power Gaso line and V-Power Racing.) Visit www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/. Smell good Blackwater’s Bossing Deo Spray collection features four affordable yet luxurious scents — Blackwater Bossing Deo Spray in Slam Dunk, Blackwater Bossing Deo Spray in Fade Away, Blackwater Bossing Deo Spray in Cross Over and Blackwater Bossing Deo Spray in Jump Shot. [caption id="attachment_145094" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY Blackwater | SLAM Dunk deo spray.[/caption] Help the bossing in your life look and feel good this Father’s Day with these must-have affordable deo spray fragrances. All products are available in leading supermarkets nationwide and at Lazada and Shopee. The post To the best dad appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sofia Salomon angling to become first trans Miss Venezuela
Sofia Salomon is the picture of concentration as she poses in bathing suits and evening wear for a photo shoot in preparation for what could be a historic campaign. The 25-year-old model is hoping to become the first-ever transgender woman to vie for the Miss Venezuela crown. "All eyes are on Miss Venezuela," she told AFP. "Me being there would be making history." Venezuela is one of the top producers of "Miss" pageant winners: It holds seven Miss Universe titles and six for Miss World. Beauty competitions are a way of life in the crisis-stricken South American country, with a guaranteed TV viewership of millions for the national pageant. "Like football is very important in other countries, here it is very important to be a beauty queen," Salomon said between poses. "When a girl is growing up, if she is tall, skinny, everyone tells her that she should go to Miss Venezuela. So it is something we grow up with, it is a culture, it is a feeling." Online entries for this year's Miss Venezuela pageant close next Wednesday, after which a panel will interview a shortlist and select 24 finalists. Organizers did not respond to AFP's queries about whether or not there would be any limitations on Salomon's participation in a deeply conservative and often homophobic society. Watch the video here: Support and love Salomon's campaign has drawn much attention on social media -- both messages of support and homophobic abuse. But she takes it all in stride. "Ever since I can remember, I have always had the support of my dad, my mom, and all my family," she told AFP. "I had an excellent childhood full of respect, of love, and so everything becomes easier because you can show society who you really are." Salomon took part last year in the Miss International Queen pageant in Thailand, the biggest for trans women, and made it into the top six. "There were many messages on social networks" from people who wanted me to "participate in another contest," she recounted. "Now that Miss Universe and Miss World accept transgender girls, this opportunity has opened for me to participate in Miss Venezuela." Angela Ponce broke barriers when in 2018, as Miss Spain, she became the first transgender contestant in Miss Universe. 'Hell for many' For Salomon, it is not only about personal glory but also giving "visibility" to people like her in a conservative society. She models in Spain and Mexico and has her own clothing brand. But not everyone is so lucky. "Being trans in Venezuela is hell for many people," said Richelle Briceno, a trans woman and activist. "It is to be excluded and it is to be excluded from equal opportunities." Salomon's high profile holds a positive message for Venezuelan society, added Briceno, that "trans people survive here and we impose ourselves in the good sense of the word." Argentina led the pack in Latin America by recognizing official gender changes in 2012, followed by Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru among others. Venezuela has no legislation in this area, allowing people only to change their names and even this is difficult, according to LGBTQ activists. Salomon has both Venezuelan and Colombian nationalities. In Colombia, unlike her country of birth, she is recognized as a woman. Venezuela also does not allow same-sex couples to marry or adopt children. "Whatever happens, I will remain a successful woman," Salomon told AFP. The post Sofia Salomon angling to become first trans Miss Venezuela appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Fleeting glimpse, lasting impression
New creations and classic pieces were recently showcased at the first-ever Boutique “L’éphémère” for mothers at The Rockwellist of Power Plant Mall Boutique. Special gratitude pricing was offered exclusively for the boutique. Unique artisan creations such as 100-percent Philippine tropical handwoven clothing, accessories and home decor made with local sugarcane fabric, and intricate contemporary lamps that showcase Philippine craftsmanship were all on display. Brand founders Artifeks by Clair Concepcion Barberis, Kanya by Bea Roxas and Maison Métisse by Adrienne Charuel are creating brands that focus on sustainability, community and quality creations that inspire a more mindful lifestyle. For the home, Barberis thought of using local and upcycled materials with an elevated contemporary aesthetic. In-house skilled Filipino artisans manufactured one-of-a-kind handcrafted objects for the luxe artisan brand Artifeks. Roxas’ creations were made by harvesting and spinning sugarcane yarns, weaving them into textiles and transforming them into beautiful products. Bags and home accessories made from plant to product make Kanya a sustainable brand. [caption id="attachment_136675" align="aligncenter" width="658"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IG/KANYA.PH | JERWIN bag by Kanya.[/caption] A slow fashion brand with its own weaving atelier that produces clothing and accessories highlighting 100-percent natural Philippine handwoven textiles, natural/eco-friendly dyes and hand embroidery is Maison Métisse. Here’s what Adrienne Charuel told Daily Tribune: Daily Tribune (DT): Can you tell us something about the designs and creations? Adrienne Charuel (AC): We focus on 100-percent hand-woven Philippine textiles, where we weave fabrics with Philippine pineapple, cotton and silk fibers. We transform them into wearable garments. We also introduce our creations with natural dyes and eco-friendly dyes. All of it is tied up with artists and communities. Then our other brand is Kanya, which is the founder of barrel house, where she does her bags and home accessories made with sugarcane textiles. So she actually has a sugarcane farm. And she does everything from her sugar cane stripping it off to flavors to yarns to the textile and to her finished bags. And then the last brand is Artifeks where my friend, makes these artisan lamps which she does like a mid-century interpretation of Philippine furniture. And so she works a lot with local materials like palm coconut tree lamps. DT: What is this made of? (Tree decor) AC: It’s made with recycled tin cans. They literally flattened it and she cuts off each piece and makes it into all of these beautiful little pieces. So very artisanal and handcrafted. [caption id="attachment_136674" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH BY SONNY ESPIRITU FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE | ARTISAN tree lamp made of recycled tin cans.[/caption] DT: What about Maison Métisse? AC: I put everything, Philippine tropical fabric, where it’s really made in the Philippines. So I’m proud to say that women’s garments are really 100-percent Filipino from the fibers to the art, the science and the designer, which is me. And then even for our hand crochet products. It takes eight to 10 days to make this. We really work with artists and we have our own weaving. I really wanted to get into weaving our own Philippine tropical fabric which makes it unique. DT: How do you choose the color and fabric to use? AC: For the handwoven, I’m keeping it simple because I was inspired more by white luxury, simple wearables. I do have my very colorful fabrics which are eco-friendly and organic. Then, of course, I worked with neighboring areas from northern design in Abra. And I’ve been working with them since 2018, to embellish it. DT: How do you often change? Or how do you often create new pieces? AC: The most ideal, one to two collections in a year. Just one because everything is handpicked and it takes either 10 days. So just imagine our timeline, in terms of producing and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Because everything is artisanal and handcrafted. DT: Why do you prefer local artists and products? AC: I’ve always loved anything handcrafted because there’s really a story and a heritage behind it. Like if you look at the handcrafted items and I love that because the person who created that, their personality, their attitude, their emotion at that moment, when they’re creating something, you feel it when you look at fabric, so it has its own charm, and it’s unique to the person who made it at that specific time. Maybe she’s having a bad day, maybe she’s having a tough day, but textiles will always carry that. DT: You studied in France. Do you consider yourself studying in a different country in Europe? Or maybe South America because of Latin or maybe China? AC: No idea for the moment. But I would really love to further my studies in Bali, Indonesia and India. I went there once and I really fell in love with the textiles and they also are pioneers in terms of natural dyes and textiles. The post Fleeting glimpse, lasting impression appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
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