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The Charlotte Olympia Havaianas collection is everything

Flip-flops have never been this luxurious. And purrfect.

Havaianas collection

Just because we’ve seen more rainy days than the sun doesn’t mean we can give up on flip-flops altogether.

Somewhat a footwear staple in the country, slippers may not be the best things for your feet (so aren’t heels anyway), but it doesn’t change the fact they’re darn comfortable—and not to mention easy to wear given the state of our streets.

The past decade or so has seen the evolvement of these flip-flops from something basic and necessary into a complete fashion statement, this 180-degree pivot mostly brought about by Havaianas. Recently, the Brazilian brand further raised the stakes with a collaboration with British luxury shoe and accessories brand Charlotte Olympia.

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Called Charlotte Olympia Havaianas, the glamorous capsule collection embraces the brand’s signature color palette of gold, blush, red and leopard print, and celebrates Charlotte Olympia’s much-loved iconic features Kitty, Bruce the leopard and Charlotte’s Web.

“Being half Brazilian, Havaianas have always been a staple when on holiday around the world and on the beach in Rio, my home away from home,” says CEO and creative director Charlotte Olympia Dellal. “I am so excited to be able to add my creative stamp to a classic summer favorite!”

Havaianas’ global director Carla Schmitzberger adds, “Havaianas embodies the fun, vibrant, and spontaneous way of Brazillian life that is embraced the world over. This partnership is a great opportunity to partner with Charlotte’s unique and irreverent style we love so much.”

See the stylish collection below.

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Kitty Havaianas

Kitty Havaianas

Kitty Havaianas is a black Havaianas Slim flip-flop with a light gold metallic Kitty face and contrasting gold strap - purrfect for strolling along the beach.

‘Kitty Havaianas’ is a black Havaianas Slim flip-flop with a light gold metallic Kitty face and contrasting gold strap – purrfect for strolling along the beach.

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Charlotte’s Web Havaianas

Charlotte's Web Havaianas

Get caught in Charlotte’s Web Havaianas, a blush Havaianas Top shape featuring a stylised web repeat pattern on the sole and gold spider web pins along the straps.

Get caught in ‘Charlotte’s Web Havaianas’, a blush Havaianas Top shape featuring a stylised web repeat pattern on the sole and gold spider web pins along the straps.

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Bruce Havaianas

Bruce Havaianas

Charlotte Olympia’s leopard mascot proudly features on Bruce Havaianas, an illustrated red Havaianas Top shape.

Charlotte Olympia’s leopard mascot proudly features on ‘Bruce Havaianas’, an illustrated red Havaianas Top shape.

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The Charlotte Olympia Havaianas Collection will be exclusively available in the Philippines at LCP, or through their online store at shoplcp.com.

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To See and Be Seen: Philippine Terno Gala, A Celebration of Heritage and Couture

by Kingsley Medalla | photography Emmanuele Sawit

The Philippine Terno Gala 2025, curated by Cary Santiago, has evolved into a key feature in the Filipino fashion agenda, highlighting the iconic Terno—a traditional Filipiniana garment that represents a significant part of our cultural legacy. The prestigious fashion event was supported by the Cebu City Government, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the Cebu Tourism Commission.

Now on its third edition, the gala fashion show was marked by the creative forces of six highly acclaimed designers: Jun Escario, Edwin Ao, Protacio Empacis, Cary Santiago, Jojie Lloren, and Joey Samson. Their body of work produced a collection that showcased intricate craftsmanship and delicate hand embroidery, enhancing traditional aesthetics.

Maybelle Padillo

Bernie Aboitiz, Jaja Chiongbian-Rama, Pacita Agoncillo Sode, Oj Hofer, and Rose Cayetano-Henessy

Michael Waechter, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Simon Piggot, Margie Moran-Floirendo, and Cary Santiago

Javi Martinez and Daryl Chang

The evening was complemented by a live orchestra, creating an ambiance to match the designers’ reimagining of the Terno. The experience offered sensory stimulation that reflected the harmony between fashion and live music, punctuated by the presence of prominent personalities in the fashion and social circles.

No other fashion garment embodies the richness of Filipino heritage and culture quite like the Terno. The Philippine Terno Gala serves as both a celebration and a tribute to the Filipino identity, reinforcing the importance of cultural heritage in a contemporary context.

Jennifer Helen Weigel Sarmiento, and Mags Cue

Kaye Tinga, Mia Borromeo and Bernie Montinola-Aboitiz

Jennifer Ty and Tessa Prieto-Valdes

Councilors Edu Rama and Joy Pesquera

Mariquita Yeung and Protacio Empacis

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Behind the Scenes: Backstage at The Philippine Terno Fashion Show 2025 in the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino

By Doro Barandino

What most people attending fashion events don’t realize is that the actual battleground happens backstage. Here’s a peek at the real magic that transpires among fashion designers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, dressers, and ramp models hours before showtime. In the recent Philippine Terno fashion show, a whole team of creatives in the fashion industry produced the most extravagant and whimsical recreation of the celebrated garment in the country’s cultural landscape.

Fabric manipulation simulating bird feathers are the main features in Cary Santiago’s ternos.

Mesh-like sculptural head accessories added to the visual impact of the designer’s collection.

Jun Escario’s relaxed barong tunics are characterized by its fine embroidery on pinya fabric

The modern kimona reinterpreted by Jun Escario.

Edwin Ao’s take on the Barong is both linear and minimalist.

Edwin Ao ‘s modern version of the traditional baro at saya has architectural folds as its signature look.

The classic terno has draping and printed silk fabric on Joji Lloren’s master class look

Joey Samson known for avant-garde designs has assorted neckties as an accessory to complement the color black.

Protacio re-shaped the silhouette of the traditional barong Tagalog.

Joji Lloren added geometric patterns for a more contemporary look on the terno.

 

Unfinished stitches of embroidery leaving loose threads add movement and volume to Edwin Ao’s version of the terno

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Salt, Silk, and Stardom: Ten Reasons Celebrities Wear Amato by Furne One

by Oj Hofer

At Take Me to the Sea, Amato by Furne One unveiled more than a resort/bridal collection — he revealed a world suspended between tides and starlight, where salt, silk, and stardom stitched themselves into every look.

Held at The Hall of the Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, the show was a transportive experience. As waves whispered beyond the glass, Amato’s gowns swept down the runway like sirens called to shore. Here are ten reasons why global icons return — time and again — to his sea of style.

1. Salt in the Craft
His garments carry the wild grace of the sea — textured, elemental, unforgettable. Every bead, cut, and crystal tells a story shaped by emotion and intuition.

2. Silk in the Movement
Though opulent, his creations float. There’s ease in the drama — cascading motion without weight. Ideal for performers who speak through movement.

3. Stardom in the Vision
Furne doesn’t chase trends — he conjures icons. His gowns command attention while allowing the wearer’s light to radiate.

4. Salt as Spirit
There is soul in the stitching — a deep undercurrent of cultural pride and personal mythology. His work carries weight because it carries truth.

5. Silk as Spellwork
His fabrics don’t just dress — they enchant. Each piece invites touch, reverence, and awe.

6. Stardom in the Silhouette
Furne understands form. He doesn’t simply clothe a figure — he sculpts for presence. For red carpets, concert stages, and film legends.

7. Salt of the Earth
Despite global acclaim, Furne remains grounded. His humility fosters collaboration, creating space for intimacy in the creative process.

 


8. Silk-Wrapped Strength
There is softness, but never fragility. These gowns are fierce — veiled in elegance yet unapologetically bold.

 


9. Stardom as Alchemy
Wearing Amato is not mere adornment — it is transformation. A star steps into a Furne One creation and becomes mythic.

10. Salt, Silk, and the Furne Himself
Furne One is the thread. With quiet charisma and a generous spirit, he doesn’t just dress celebrities — he disarms them. And from that space of trust emerges what every artist longs for: wonder.

And in Amato’s world, wonder always wins.

Fashion designer Furne One

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