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The late legendary American makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin once said, “Beauty has a lot to do with character.” I must say I certainly agree with him. While the concept of being beautiful is achieved through tools, such as makeup, skincare or procedures, it is ultimately how you carry yourself and how you embrace beauty in your life that makes the difference. Beauty is very personal. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to it. The exciting thing is that beauty can be tailor-made to fit one’s needs and wants. If you’re the bold type who embraces trends and is all for statement makeup, that’s fine. If your beauty philosophy is geared toward a minimalist and natural approach, that’s fine, too. If you are all for wrinkles and positive aging, that’s great.…

Entering the last quarter of the year calls for a time to draw inwards and reevaluate the kinds of connections that made the stories of today worth telling. This issue, Joseph Bagasao, Carl Jan Cruz, and HA.MÜ bring heritage, sustainability, and authenticity to Philippine fashion, just as Ellis Co is tying in art and music to his version of elevated streetwear. And to cap the season, we rounded up the Fall/ Winter trends to look out for, along with the narrative behind Gucci’s Exquisite collection. The remaining three months is still an open invitation to conclude 2022 with bigger, better things—will you make the cut?…

What goes around comes around, even in the world of fashion. In a circular economy, where production and consumption branch out into a web of choices and impact, it’s a noble responsibility to push for an industry that knows the weight of a single purchase decision. But despite these effects becoming more tied and tangled, there are brands at the local front that weave these connections into wonderful and purposeful works of art. 1 Joseph Bagasao Sustainability, craftsmanship, and subtlety—Bagasao by designer Joseph Bagasao’s core values are grounded on the emotional connection between people and their pieces. Impeccable craftsmanship produced through ethical production lines is the brand’s unique definition of luxury. Above all else, the core identity of each unique clothing lies in the power of the slow, the still, and the…

It’s undeniable that quite a number of people don’t really expect a lot from 21-year olds. It’s because usually, they would still be in college or just about to begin their professional journey in the real world. However, it has been pretty evident that the younger generation has so much skill, passion, and creativity up their sleeves. A prime example of this is Ellis Co, an up-and-coming creative who has now entered the world of fashion through the launch of his very own clothing line, ARCHIVES. Dubbed as “Memoirs of the Future,” the fashion presentation produced by AMRG incorporated unthinkable elements that definitely put Ellis Co in the spotlight. It began with guests experiencing a gastronomic journey with culinary works by Chef Margarita Fores, which was then followed by the…

From being a popular architectural style in the mid-20th century to facing its descent as a model of bad, even monstrous, taste in the mid-1970s, the principle of Brutalism is once again finding its way to the present era. This time, it’s through the style sensibilities of the up-and-coming, 21-year-old fashion designer Ellis Co. “ARCHIVES is a representation of my growth over the years,” the designer says proudly. “It is a high-fashion streetwear brand that takes heavy influence from Brutalist architecture—an architectural style that I found fascinating due to its emphasis on simplicity, honesty, and functionality.” Aside from the grotesque and straightforward notions embedded in Brutalism, Co has also ingrained the rhythm and beat of music in his process of creation. And almost as if in perfect sync with the architectural approach…

BOLD REDS Alluring, classic, and striking—red is every independent woman’s color. Whether laced, sheer, or structured, nothing exudes authority better than the perfect crimson LEATHER WEATHER Bringing in the edge with each powerful stride is the all-time favorite finish—leather. This iconic material that pays homage to the rock n’ roll era of the ’70s and ’80s is the season’s ultimate staple FUR AND FEATHERS Entering the Fall/Winter season means stepping into the cooler breeze. What better way to brave the streets than in exquisite fur coats and elaborate feathered pieces?…