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Sartorial List

Paying tribute to iconic 1920s and 1930s sartorial styles that continue to shape and influence modern men’s fashion are the country’s top menswear brands.

Paying tribute to iconic 1920s and 1930s sartorial styles that continue to shape and influence modern men’s fashion are the country’s top menswear brands.

On Pierre: Metallic Grey Suit with White Dress Shirt from JC Buendia, Black Necktie by Pierre Cardin

On Luke: Tuxedo with White Lapelle and Black Bow Tie from Philip Rodriguez, Giorgio Bissoni Cummerbund from Bergamo, Shoes (Model’s Own)

On Arito: Black Tuxedo from Randy Ortiz, White Tuxedo Shirt Dress from OJ Hofer, Giorgio Bissoni Bow Tie from Bergamo, Geoffrey Beene Cufflinks and Button Studs from Bergamo, Constantine by Frank from Traffic (Shoes)

On Luke: Plaid Blazer with Red Piping and Pants from Fredrick Peralta, White Dress Shirt from Loalde, Cambie by Frank from Traffic (Shoes)

On Pierre: Grey Overlap Blazer and Slacks from Fredrick Peralta, Striped Dress Shirt from Loalde, Geoffrey Beene White Tie from Rustan’s, Shoes (Model’s Own). On Arito: Grey Gingham Blazer and Slacks with Black Piping from Fredrick Peralta, Tuxedo Shirt from OJ Hofer, Giorgio Bissoni Bow Tie from Bergamo, Geoffrey Beene Cufflinks and Button studs from Bergamo, Constantine by Frank from Traffic (Shoes)

On Luke: Grey Shawl Collar Suit from Bergamo, Black Bow Tie by Philip Rodriguez, White Tuxedo Shirt by Bergamo, Giorgio Bissoni Cummerbund from Bergamo

sittings editor Pia Echevarria creative styling David Jones Cua photographer Hannah Bacalla hair and make-up artist Jomer Araces

fashion assistant Roxanne Imboy models Luke Wilson (AD Models), Pierre Sierra (Lines Models & Events) and Arito Lara

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7 Things You Need To Know Before Watching Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Following its premiere in October 2017, controversies still creep on “Balangiga: Howling Wilderness”.

This one-of-a-kind film with surreal takes on one of the Philippines’ dark times surely deserves our time. The story is seen through the eyes of a boy that uniquely shows humanity’s cry for help.

Before its screening at your nearest cinema weeks from now, here are seven things you need to know about this morbid film about a portion of our history.

It revolves around the Balangiga Massacre in 1901.

During the American occupation in the Philippines, Company C of the 9^th Infantry Regiment arrived on the south coast of Samar Island, Balangiga in 1901. Their arrival was to cut the contacts of Filipino guerrillas to the people.

According to sources, the Americans confiscated all the weapons of the residents in Balangiga, men were detained and were treated badly. They burned down a church and its bells were taken which are still not returned to date.

Under General Jacob H. Smith’s orders, his officers burned towns and killed all who aged ten and above. For historians and people who lived there, the massacre came after the events of Smith’s orders. Americans practiced scorched earth policy and took food and killed people.

The film revolves around the journey of 8-year-old boy Kulas and his grandfather as they fled the town after Smith’s order to kill everyone over ten years old as revenge for the “rebellion” of the people in Balangiga.

Some scenes were limited especially violence on animals.

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) mentioned that actual scenes of the film were limited.

The sickening scenes of animal slaughter, corpses and deaths will shock or excite us more.

Its tone will keep you interested

Even with gruesome scenes, the dreamy-feels tone with a mood that will continuously haunt you will surely keep you seating on your chair.

The film has minimal dialogues it will also show beautiful shots in the countryside.

It won awards in QCinema International Film Festival 2017

The film won Best Picture during the 2017 QCinema International Film Festival.

Following its back-to-back awards, it also bagged trophies in the 66^th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) and Urian.

It will be a part of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018

Because of its numerous awards in different film festivals, “Balangiga” will be part of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018 as a guest entry under Special Features Section.

Under this section are best picture awardees in different independent festivals from 2017 to be shown as exhibition films.

The director of the film is also a musician

“Balangiga” was one of the masterpieces of director Khavn dela Cruz. Surprisingly, dela Cruz’s composition “Katurog Na” sang by folk-rock artist Lolita Carbon won Best Original Song in 66^th FAMAS.

It was intended to be a historical film for children

According to dela Cruz, the film is an unfinished project.

In his interview with ABS-CBN, he mentioned that he focused on adding and re-shooting the film to make it more accessible to a wider audience, especially for children.

History films show us more. “Balangiga” explained and portrayed more on the horrors of the armed conflict between the American forces and Filipino people.

More importantly, it showed that there is no good outcome from colonialism.

The film will be shown starting on August 15, 2018 in selected cinemas nationwide including Robinsons Galleria.

See you there!

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Butch Carungay’s 50th in Neverland

By Emmanuel Hamoy

Cebu’s glitterati came out in full force for Butch Carungay’s 50th birthday bash at EdenClub. It was a fun-filled night overflowing with Pol Roger, trivia games whilst traipsing the light fantastic.