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Topshop and Topman Spring – Summer 2014 Collection Party

Topshop and Topman launched their Spring Summer 2014 Collection recently at their store at the Ayala Center Cebu. The shopping party brought together the city’s hip, cool and young crowd who enjoyed an evening filled with the latest eye-catching fashion, exclusive gifts, sweet and savory treats, free flowing drinks and electro dance music spun live by top DJ Marlon Orellano.

In attendance were executives from Topman and Topshop Philippines headed by Group Brand Manager Sharon Ugot. “Ever since Topshop opened in Cebu in 2007, we have received such a warm response from the Cebu market and at the same time a growing demand to bring in the men’s line, especially with the men of today being increasingly adventurous when it comes to dressing up. The opening of Topman late last year addressed the need for more fashionable options for men”

Two individuals who embody the Topshop and Topman ideals are top, influential Philippine fashion bloggers Lissa Kahayon and David Guison with tens of thousands of followers across different social media platforms. David embodies the young, hip and high-street style, which Topman is known for around the world. Lissa is famous for her cool girl aesthetic, mixing styles and often ahead of the trend just like Topshop. Both are style setters and independent making them a perfect fit for Topshop and Topman. Lissa and David joined the other style-savvy Cebuanos at the party, dishing out fashion tips and their takes on the latest trends.

To mark the arrival of their latest collection, Topshop raffled off a shopping spree to some of the party’s guests. Lady luck shone on Samantha Benitez, KD Syiaco- Tiu and Sarrita Pimentel while other shoppers received exclusive Topshop notebooks. Everyone was seen having an incredible time as drinks, hors d’ oeuvres, good music and warm company continued to flow throughout the night.

Topshop started in 1964 and has become a shopping institution with more than 300 stores across the UK and over 140 stores in international territories. Known for up-to-the-minute affordable style, its brave and irreverent approach has endeared the brand to fashion-conscious shoppers and industry insiders alike, all of whom delight in the store’s cult status whilst enjoying its accessibility and buzzy atmosphere.

Topman has earned its sartorial stripes with an unswerving, energetic approach to producing truly exciting high-street men’s fashion. Driving trends forward while shifting the way men approach shopping, its attitude to creating brilliant, affordable and authoritative menswear is second to none. Topman caters to a diverse crowd ranging from the trend conscious, bright-young-things; the man who wants to top-up his wardrobe with essential basics and classic fashion staples to sub-cultural groups largely driven by the music scene.

Aziza Mondonedo

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Leslie Figueroa (Topshop Brand Specialist); Rosy Lunaria (RSSI Visual Merchandising Specialist); Sharon Ugot (Group Brand Manager); Ryan Elamparo (Topshop and Topman Power Plant Store Manager); April Montilla (Topshop and Topman Cebu Store Manager)

Sarrita and Jacob Pimentel

Samantha Benitez

Lissa Kahayon and David Guison

Kym Maitland-Smith and Teffrey Ong

David Jones Cua

Christian Buhisan, Krishtal Freeland, Jaja Chiongbian-Rama and Vanessa Deen

Berniece Montilla and Leandro Almendras

Topshop and Topman are owned and operated by Robinsons Specialty Stores Inc., a subsidiary of Robinsons Retails Holdings, Inc. Topshop and Topman are located at Level 1, Ayala Center Cebu. Get the latest style updates through Topshop and Topman’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/topshopphilippines and www.facebook.com/topmanphilippines. Follow Topshop/Topman on Twitter and Instagram @Topshop_PH and TopmanPH.

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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.