“Locally-made” used to exist as a moniker for exotic. It was aimed at those who sought after unique materials and the novelty of simply owning them. In recent years, however, the Philippines has had a complete turnaround in who and what it is that makes local products special.   Personalized, accessible, seasonal, and reliable have become terms synonymous with local brands that have accumulated goodwill within the Philippine market. The fashion industry has seen the change most of all, as newer generations slowly move away from name brands and instead focus on personalization through aesthetics.   For sustainability-minded consumers, the...

Remember when you couldn’t wait to grow up?    You thought being an adult meant having your own money, doing whatever you wanted, and finally making your own decisions.    Then you grow up and realize that being an adult comes with a few surprises too. There are bills to pay, responsibilities to handle, and suddenly, you find yourself doing things you never thought you would.   Growing up is funny because you don’t really notice it happening. You just wake up one day and realize that you’re becoming the person who gets annoyed when someone leaves the lights on,...

For Filipinos accustomed to year-round tropical weather, traveling somewhere cold can bring a different kind of excitement, along with the unfamiliar challenge of dressing for temperatures rarely experienced at home. For first-time winter travelers especially, knowing what to wear, how much warmth is enough, and how to layer without overpacking can make preparing for the trip feel daunting.   Before the suitcase is packed, the UNIQLO Travel Essentials page offers an easy starting point for planning what to wear. It helps travelers understand, choose, and build the right layers for wherever their journey takes them.    Accessible through the UNIQLO...

This festive season, Dyson Asia Pacific ambassadors Jang Won Young and Park Bo Gum are putting great hair at the top of their wish lists, with a series of looks styled by Dyson Beauty machines in the limited-edition Plum and Copper colourway.   Inspired by Kyawthuite, one of the world’s rarest gemstones, the new colourway brings together a medley of warm metallic tones, including red plum, peach copper and ash ginger, wrapping Dyson’s pioneering hair care technology in a palette that feels refined and made for the festive moment.   From Won Young’s soft glam waves to Bo Gum’s effortlessly...

CHAGEE’s take on everyday caffeine ritual is getting an upgrade! The international tea brand is finally expanding its Teaspresso series, one of CHAGEE’s OG infusions especially crafted for hardworking urban hustlers, with two pure tea flavors. To welcome the new offerings to its growing lineup of high-quality teas, CHAGEE is mounting a Teaspresso Flight Experience every Tuesday and Thursday at select stores from October 13 to 30 in addition to a series of promos all month long.   A staple in the tea brand’s product lineup, Teaspresso is a special infusion brewed for laptop nomads who are constantly seeking caffeine-filled...