Category: Fashion and Beauty

  • A unique fashion statement in ivory

    A unique fashion statement in ivory

    As artists working in a largely visual medium, fashion designers have, since the dawn of couture, had a strong relationship to colour.  Some relationships are stronger than others, the colour becoming inextricable from the designer’s identity. Consider the iconic Valentino Red or International Klein Blue. Or how Giorgio Armani earned himself the title of ‘King…

  • Mystical remedy: The evolution of rose water in skincare

    Thanks to its long history, rose water, one of the world’s most popular and oldest elements in beauty, is quickly becoming an essential component of women’s skincare routines. Its enticing aroma and romantic undertones make toners, drops, and cleansers infused with rose water dominate in today’s skincare. So, how did a lovely bloom evolve into…

  • Top Three: Fashion Journal’s Editor shares the beauty products she can’t live without

    Top Three: Fashion Journal’s Editor shares the beauty products she can’t live without

    For a lit-from-within glow. I’m a notoriously nosy person when it comes to products. I want to know whether you double cleanse at night, and if so which cleansers you use. I want to know if there’s some special hair contraption or pair of tweezers that have (hyperbole warranted) changed your life. I want to know…

  • Models with ‘six body types’ bare bums in racy lingerie ‘perfect for Christmas’

    When it comes to sexy looks, Fashion Nova knows a thing or two about style. The Californian brand has the perfect sets, whether it’s for a pool day or glam night out. Now if you fancy being an early Christmas present, it’s got just the look. Posting on Instagram to its 21.5million followers, six gorgeous…

  • Luxurious board games from fashion’s finest, made to gift or treasure

    What to get the person with everything? From a beautiful hand-crafted chest set from Hermès to a Bottega Veneta domino set – each tile painstakingly cast in Veneto ceramic – or a decidedly sleek saffiano leather backgammon set from Prada, these will impress even the most fastidious of style aficionados (after all, sometimes a gift’s…

  • Cashmere: Soft, luxurious, sought-after

    There is no other fabric that feels as luxurious as cashmere against the skin. Well, mulberry silk does. However, because this is winter time, we will discuss cashmere and cashmere only, the world’s most sought-after fabric during the winter season. Cashmere is a word that derived from the anglicisation of Kashmir, the place where the…

  • Style holiday gift guide: 6 sparkling OTT fashion and beauty items

    Style holiday gift guide: 6 sparkling OTT fashion and beauty items

    Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Style holiday gift guide: 6 sparkly fashion and beauty items for lovers of the dramatic, from an embellished Roger Vivier bag to Louis Vuitton’s L’immensité perfume and the ultimate Jimmy Choo sandals Dec 10 , 2023 Why do things by halves this holiday season? Embellished gifts are the most fabulous you can…

  • Francis Libiran unleashes forward-looking ‘Sterling’ showcase for 25th anniversary

    C. Mendez Legaspi – Philstar.com December 10, 2023 | 10:24am MANILA, Philippines — The Grand Ballroom at the City of Dreams witnessed a dream-like, surreal and hypnotic showcase such that Manila has never experienced before. On November 24, internationally renowned fashion designer Francis Libiran brandished “Sterling,” his forward-looking collection inspired by the mythical phoenix.   The…

  • Style spotlight: 6 jaw-dropping outfits of Jaya Ahsan

    Style spotlight: 6 jaw-dropping outfits of Jaya Ahsan

    The acclaimed actor, Jaya Ahsan, is not only known for exceptional acting skills but also for mesmerising and trendsetting outfits. Like a muse for the couturiers and a beacon of inspiration for fashion aficionados, Jaya Ahsan’s fashion sense can only be described as a sartorial symphony. As this talented actor is making waves with her…

  • Rajo Laurel restores Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan’s wedding dress for daughter Ella

    Kristofer Purnell – Philstar.com December 9, 2023 | 12:07pm MANILA, Philippines — Ella Pangilinan, daughter of Maricel Laxa and Anthony Pangilinan, wed Enrique Lhuillier-Miranda wearing a revival of Maricel’s own wedding dress, thanks in part to designer Rajo Laurel. Maricel and Rajo are high school classmates and Ella would often accompany her mother’s visits to Rajo’s…