Fashion
The Outfits You Need for Every Travel Destination
Zee Lifestyle reveals the travel essentials you need for your next getaway, whatever the destination, and all you’ll need in your beauty arsenal for long sojourns.
Styling when traveling can go in either two ways – a beaming success or a total disaster. Lucky for you, we compiled the ultimate travel outfits for every destination. From the tropics to the artics, we got you.
Chic in the City
Sophisticated separates and on-trend accessories keep the cosmopolitan vibe for an urban getaway
1. Joseph Wool and Cashmere Coat
Green may be the color of the year, but that’s not to say we’re over the camel trend. This structured Wool and Cashmere Coat by Joseph is to die for.
2. Apartment 8 Clothing Beau dress
Apartment 8 takes the body con dress to the next level. The Beau dress, a one-shoulder mid-length body con dress, takes a subtle but playful leap from simple to classy. Ayala Center Cebu, SM Seaside
3. Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Patent Leather Shoes
It’s hard to resist the classics, especially when it’s Jimmy Choos. The Romy 100 Patent Leather shoes are perfect for day in and day out, from the workplace bustles to the intimate dinner dates.
4. Lily and Jones
Timeless and edgy, the Kylie Flat Top Sunglasses stuns with its rose-gold mirrored lenses and rose alloy frame. zalora.ph
5. Nike Air Force One Flowerbomb
Whether it’s a stroll in the park or a night out in the city, these custom Nike Air Force One blooms with an extraordinary pattern. The feminine touch of flower patches and the masculine physique ties the look altogether for that flush of innocence and grunge.
Ayala Center Cebu
Beach, Please
Match the cheerfulness of the sunny weather at the beach with playful patterns and natural textures.
1. Tory Burch Gemini Link Striped Oblong Scarf
Wrapped around the waist or draped over the shoulders, the Gemini Link Scarf by Tory Burch is an essential for every beach outing.
2. Florabella Nisida Beach Bag
Lounge under the sun with the chicest beach bag yet. Florabella’s Nisida Beach bag delivers everything you need for a beach bag and more! shoplcp.com
3. Billabong Maillot
Take a step back from bikinis and step into this Billabong Bouquet One Piece. And you’ll never worry about that burger before the beach.
ROX at Ayala Center Cebu
4. Kate Spade New York Sunset Sandal
Colorful tassels, bright pompoms and neutral braided straps. This sandal is everything! Rustan’s Department Store at Ayala Center Cebu
5. Vanessa Mooney
We love our tassels, and can honestly wear them from head to toe. These Astrid Knotted Tassel Earrings are the perfect rustic-glam touch to complete the beach look. www.shopbop.com
Blues Cruise
Tailored pieces are great to pack for a long journey at sea—comfy enough for days on shore, but easily dressed up for dinners onboard.
1. Tory Burch Parrot Espadrilles
We can walk miles with Tory Burch’s latest shoe collection. They go onboard with graphics and patterns with the adorable Parrot Espadrilles, and we are definitely not complaining! www.toryburch.com.ph
2. Valentino Printed Silk-twill scarf
Don a Valentino Printed Silk-twill Scarf for a 50s chic look while you’re lounging by the pool deck.
3. Customized dresses by Ate
While nothing certainly beats having clothes tailored for you, fast fashion remains more popular because of its convenience. Tatah Costales dela Calzada takes the best of both worlds through Alter to Enhance, a boutique where customers can look through basic cuts of dresses, tops and bottoms, and they alter it to your specifications, whether it’s to add or remove length and sleeves or even have it in a different color or fabric—all while you wait!
16 Pres. Quirino St., Villa Aurora, Mabolo ATE by Tatah
4. Topshop Moto Super Rip Hayden Jeans
Believe us when we say we’re trading our super skinnies for the ultimate jeans for off-duty days.
Ayala Center Cebu
5. Diane Von Furstenberg Satin Clutch
Striking, electric blue is Diane von Furstenburg’s take on clutches, and we love it. The shocking color and its subtle use of satin can bring any outfit to the nines. www.dvf.com
Winter, For Sure
Bundle up for a journey to cold climates, but do it in style with classic coat shapes and statement accessories.
1. Max&Co. Leather Jacket
Max&Co. gives the classic biker jacket a new twist. Slim-fit, waist length and cropped sleeves, the Danese Laminated leather biker jacket comes in Silver which ultimately brings off the grungy feel.
2. ZARA Coat
As the colder season beckons, we take out our coats and run out the door. At Zee, we do so in style. ZARA’s long blazer promises an effortless look without having to trade in comfort over style. ZARA, Ayala Center Cebu
3. Adidas Raf Simons Stan Smith Sneakers
Adidas is giving us a run for our money with its latest collaboration with Belgian fashion designer and former Christian Dior Creative Director, Raf Simons. In pale pink silhouette, we are dying to get our hands in these babies.
Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu
4. Karl Lagerfeld fingerless leather gloves
A cool addition to your accessories edit, these black fingerless leather gloves from Karl Lagerfeld will add quirky edge to understated looks.
5. Sunnies Specs
Being four-eyed just got a little bit cooler. With the new Sunnies Specs collection comes a bundle of fashionable and hip styles to suit every face, every day. We have our eyes on the Reagan in Rose Gold.
Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu
Wild, Wild West
Go into the heartlands with some inspiration from Americana. Leather, suede and graphic prints come together to make a statement.
1. Aldo Boots
When all else fails, knee-high boots will always save the day. Dressed in authentic leather and quality soles, we’re taking these Aldo boots on our next hunting trip. SM City Cebu
2. Anna Sui
Aztec prints make an impressive comeback at Anna Sui. The brick printed chiffon dress is a steal for every bohemian chick, the silk is just bonus. www.shop.annasui.com
3. Gucci Feline Fedora Hat
With a silk lining and feline head trims, the Felina Fedora is sleek but has a punchy personality.
Greenbelt 4 Makati Avenue
4. Levi’s 710 Super Skinny
But of course, the skinny jeans are a staple in every girl’s closet. Good news, Levi’s makes the perfect fit for all your denim needs.
Ayala Center Cebu
5. The Lost Nomad Puka Bag
The Puka Bag by The Lost Nomad is a drawstring backpack and perfect to carry your travel essentials for your next getaway.
Safari Adventure
Get a closer look at wildlife with utilitarian pieces that still look stylish.
1. Peace + LovE
Wrap around dresses have easily become an essential for those warm, breezy days. www.missguided.com
2. Dr. Martens 1460 Mono
Lined with rich, warm and artificial fur, these shoes instantly become the must-have for every adventurer.
SM City Cebu
3. Saint Laurent Anja Bucket Bag
We love great patterns, and this is certainly one of them. Armed with Passamenterie details, the small Anja Bucket bag is the perfect finishing touch of that Moroccan aesthetic.
4. Roxy Textured Heather Fedora
Whether an explorer by heart or by birth, the Roxy Fedora completes the look in a snap of a finger.
GRND, Ayala Center Cebu
5. Ray-Ban Classic Aviator
We take cues from Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt to create the definitive daredevil look. Ayala Center Cebu
Fashion
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
Fashion
Ravens, Runways, and Revelations: A Glimpse of Amato
by OJ HOFER | photo credit JOSEPH ONG | jewelry ROYAL GEM
Fashion had become as instinctive as breathing—so natural that one scarcely noticed it. Yet, after seasons adrift in sartorial limbo, the piercing peal of Birds of Prey by Amato Furne One jolted this archipelago’s fashion scene to attention. Amato’s spectacle soared beyond mundane couture, drawing me from the quiet of my atelier to the intoxicating front row at the reinvented Tops in Busay—from the low murmur of machines to the electrifying brouhaha of the style set.
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- A lattice dress with an aureole, beautifully bedecked with Birds of Prey, opens the show.
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- A winged bustier frames the face with bold curlicues.
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- A fringe dress with a farthingale rustles mysteriously in the nocturnal stillness.
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- A bell-shaped T’nalak dress, woven with vivid dreams, sways with mystery.
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- A T’nalak ballgown, shrouded in black mesh, catches the moonlight like a whispered secret.
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- An entrance-making tulle and T’nalak off-shoulder ensemble commands attention.
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- A crystal-studded bodysuit paired with a vinyl trench coat burns with fierce intensity.
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- A red lacewing butterfly emerges, shedding the remnants of a tattered cocoon.
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- A fiery ensemble, cloaked in phantom glamour, leaves an unforgettable impression long after the wearer’s exit.
Amato is not merely a label; it is a visionary ideal stitched in silk and dreams, a symphony of artistry that transforms yarns, fibers, and fabric into fashion phantasmagoria. Under the deft hands of Furne One, Amato has adorned the world’s most fearless icons—Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez—women who, like his creations, embody style, strength, and spectacle. His couture is not merely worn; it takes flight, transforming the wearer into a mesmerizing apparition of fleeting beauty—a phenomenal vision that lingers long after the moment has passed.
But how does one conjure such fantastical transformations? To offer a glimpse into the mind of this visionary, we posed three playful questions:
Oj: If you were a bird, would you soar as a mighty raptor or scheme as a clever corvid?
Furne: I’d be a raven—sharp-witted, shrouded in mystery, and draped in the perfect shade of midnight. Its inky plumage matches my flair for dark romance; because even in shadows, I prefer a little drama.
Oj: What would be your most formidable power?
Furne: As a raven, I straddle the seen and unseen—transcendence is my superpower.
Oj: What bird would you absolutely refuse to be reborn as?
Furne: Never a turkey—too commercial, too festive, and far too likely to end up as Thanksgiving dinner.
Fashion
Lucky Colors of 2025: Harness the Energies of Emerald Green & Carmine Red for Success
by Oj Hofer
With the Year of the Wood Snake underway, understanding the significance of lucky colors can help align us with its energetic flow. Rooted in Chinese astrology and Feng Shui, the year’s fortifying shades—emerald green and carmine red—offer mindfulness and good intention attracting luck, and fostering personal growth.
Emerald green, associated with the Wood element, symbolizes renewal, clarity, and inner peace. In the year of the wood snake, its dynamic energies will empower and inspire you, fostering growth, renewal and wise transformations. The hue is ideal for moments of self-reflection, study, or creativity. Wearing or incorporating this shade into your space enhances balance and mental focus.
Carmine red, linked to the Fire element, embodies passion, confidence, and vitality. This year, which according to the Bazi Four Pillars Chart, has a lack of metal, earth and fire elements, it will bring balance and the propitious energies. It’s perfect for professional meetings, decision-making, and moments requiring assertiveness as a splash of red can energize and embolden you throughout the day.
Stella Macartney vegan Leather tote
Stefano Ricci silk tie with paisley print
To fully harness their benefits, use these colors in a contemporary, mobile context; through clothing, jewelry, bags and accessories. Alternate between these two potent tints based on your needs. For example, wear green for calmness and clarity when you are going into stressful and mind challenging meetings or appointments. Choose red when you are going into places or situations where you need courage and motivation such as fashion galas, elite socials, prestige affairs, VIP gatherings and so forth.
Saint Laurent crepe de chine mules
Optionally, you can also choose to wear these colors inconspicuously in small details, such as a garnet or jade bracelet, or a ruby or emerald pendant and earrings set. Men can wear a burgundy or forest green tie or pocket square, or casual polo shirts with poppies or with botanical prints, or jade and garnet jewelry. Doing so can subtly align your energy with the year’s vibrational flow.
Jan Leslie emerald bracelet
Daily Mood Cuff Links with red tiger’s eye tubes
The use of colors is more than just aesthetic choices or preferential picks. Colors can serve as energetic tools, reminding you of your good intentions and keeping you mindful of you daily motions. Effecting an optimistic mental state in the wearer, they can effectively shield you from negativity while fostering prosperity and emotional balance. Thoughtfully incorporating them into your wardrobe and surroundings ensures that you move through 2025 with confidence and the right intentions.
Embracing emerald green for tranquility and carmine red for strength are intentional, mindful choices that have the power to transform your energy and shape your path forward. May you have the best of luck in navigating through Year of the Snake with harmony, energy, and the power to attract good fortune.
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