Summer is officially upon us here in the Philippines. Have you got your “hot months” wardrobe ready yet? You only got to work around one thing; and that’s the fact that the season is all about being comfortable and trying not to melt in the heat, but style must never be sacrificed. Different apparel, bag and footwear brands have different approaches to Spring/Summer 2009. Have you decided which trend to go for?
Good, better, best: Doing the look for less!
BY MALU FERNANDEZ
They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. But that may not always be the case in RTW. A lot of Filipinos are of the mindset that anything abroad is always better, both in quality or style. This is so evident in retail, it’s almost ridiculous.
Kapuso continues to lead primetime TV ratings
BY ISAH V. RED
GMA Network continued to dominate competition in Mega Manila TV ratings based on data from AGB Nielsen Philippines.
Cora Jacob goes back to Europe
by Dheza Marie Aguilar
She was the reigning Filipino bag designer in the ’70s and ’80s, introducing Filipino craftsmanship to exclusive fashion houses like Dior, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent in Paris. Her designs also grace the shelves of New York’s Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s as well as other chic boutiques in Hong Kong and Singapore.

