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Here’s why you should be excited for the LCP: Cebu Pop-Up

Retail brand LCP, which offers lifestyle essentials curated from premium brands all over the world, is having its very first shopping party in Cebu next week.

Happening on September 22 and 23 at The Henry Hotel, LCP has carefully handpicked a roster of brands to introduce to Cebuanas, from ready-to-wear Australian labels to premium New York brands. Here are a few more details that should get you excited about the event.

A CONVENIENT YET PERSONAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

The LCP boutique in Manila

With clients constantly on-the-go, LCP offers ease, convenience, accessibility, and that personal touch when shopping. Their outlet in Manila—elegant enough to rival Paris fashion houses—is located in the heart of Bonifacio Global City, one of the capital’s busiest and most accessible districts. Their online store shoplcp.com has amassed a loyal following, both with the easy-to-navigate interface and the temptingly gorgeous visuals.

LCP has also organized several pop-up stores around Metro Manila, each garnering much acclaim. This month sees their first-ever shopping party to Cebu, bringing the LCP experience to the Queen City.

A TEAM THAT KNOWS WHAT YOU WANT

LCP’s Style Curators

The LCP success story grew from founder Pie Alvarez’ love for online shopping, and her never-ending quest for the best global, luxurious brands.

Style-conscious ladies form Team LCP, which carefully chooses the items to buy from brands all over the world. It’s a tough job to curate the right mix of obscure and upcoming labels that will appeal to a lot of women,but with a strong following of stylish and chic women looking for unique pieces to add to their wardrobe, they’re obviously doing something right.

A BEAUTIFULLY CURATED SELECTION OF BRANDS

Eveningwear pieces by Milly and Haryono Setiadi

For the LCP Cebu Pop-Up Store, Team LCP has carefully curated a roster of brands to introduce to shoppers, from ready-to-wear labels such as Alice McCall, C/MEO Collective, Finders Keepers, For Love of Lemons, Isla, Keepsake, Pia Mita, Shona Joy, Stevie May and Ty-Lr; to activewear brands like Koral, Mara Hoffman, Michi, Splits59 and Vie Active; and evening wear by Haryono Setiadi and Milly.

Jewelry and accessories aficionados will delight at the selection of trinkets from Deepa Gurnani, Elizabeth Cole, Erickson Beamon, Eugenia Kim, Lokalwear, Mercedes Salazar, Mola Sasa, Nicole Romano, Shourouk and Star Mela. Home furnishings from True Grace and Tocca will also be available.

WELL WORTH THE PRICE

One Touch top by Finders Keepers. Other hanging pieces by C/MEO Collective and Finders Keepers.

Pie tells Zee Lifestyle that their prices range from Php 2,000 to Php 60,000 for dressy gowns. Considering these pieces are all unique and of good quality that you’re sure to be wearing for a long time, consider shopping at LCP an investment.

IT’S GOING TO BE ONE NEVER-ENDING DRESS UP PARTY

For LCP’s first pop-up in Cebu, expect overflowing champagne and treats from La Mer while you shop!

Fashion

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.