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Vibrant days with Rustan’s Colors and Petals Summer 2016

The season that evokes energy, color and life is definitely just around the corner, and Rustan’s celebrates it with an exciting launch of must-haves through a color-filled floral fairytale that will make everyone discover the joys of the season all over again.

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Ladies

The Longchamp Le Pliage Heritage Crossbody Cyclamen

The Longchamp Le Pliage Heritage Crossbody Cyclamen

Setting the mood for staples on stylish summer gatherings are Rustan’s trendy picks in soft and creamy pastel colors. Bring the quintessential country garden feel everywhere you go and fill your chic luggage with nature-inspired pieces like caftans and silk dresses from Josie Natori’s latest collection. For more vibrant shades and breezy fabrics, look elegant in key pieces from Pedro Del Hierro, and Sinequanone.

The Carolee South Street Seaport Gypsy Hoop Pierced Earrings

The Carolee South Street Seaport Gypsy Hoop Pierced Earrings

Complete the look with a set of jewelry that have a fabulous flash of aqua blues and rejuvenating pops of verdant greens from Carolee or easily add a touch of elegance with a pair of Akoya pearl earrings in white and rose gold from Majorica. Longchamp and Rebecca Minkoff offer contemporary eye-catching bags perfect for the summer season.

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Men

MENS - ASCOT CHANG Cream Herringbone Tweed Unconstructed Jacket

Ascot Chang cream herringbone tweed unconstructed jacket

For the men, Stock up on classic pieces in light-washed tones from Onia, Report Collection and Island Company that are fitting for weekend getaways. Take on the new summer styles with subtle contemporary twists from Ascot Chang and Oleg Cassini

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Marchesa by Lenox spring lark dinnerware

Marchesa by Lenox spring lark dinnerware

The new season also calls for a home décor update. Get inspired by the soft and vivid colors of summer into your home with beddings and linens from Natori Home, and Rustan’s Home. Decorate your place with lovely, summer-inspired home decor accents from Lalique, and Lladro. Choose from a wide selection of dinnerware in romantic floral prints and solid tones from Lenox and Bernardaud.

Rustan’s is definitely making the summer even more fun and exciting for everyone with a special promo for all shoppers from March 18 to April 30 2016. A single receipt worth Php15,000 will entitle you to a free S’well 9oz bottle available in 3 colors exclusive to Rustan’s (Bikini Pink, Blue Suede and Birds of Paradise).

Welcome the season with pieces that will make you dream of whimsical hues and luscious foliage, and usher in a color-happy shopping experience where you are sure to find all the season’s essentials, only with Rustan’s Colors and Petals Summer 2016 Collection.

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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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