Chuck and Leon casuals

Chuck and Leon's casual holiday collection unfolds in bold brights, prints and must-have accesories. Stylesetting a new wave in Manila's youthquake, the brand is gaining a huge cult following in contemporary everyday wear. From the streets to the beach, tailored dressing is made casual in key wardrobe pieces such as polos, shorts, jackets, pants and shirts.  Adding up to the chic look are must-have accessories such as ties, bow ties, scarves, hankies, caps and backpacks. Holidays are fashionably exciting with Chuck and Leon as they paint brights and neutral hues into the wardrobe. Never a dull moment as the brand fashions a variety of interesting prints to add fun into one's day to day look. Loving the easy and cool pieces that create a stylish casual feel that echoes today's vibe.

Sweet Incantations

Cebu city recently opened the answer to Manila's successful names in cupcake confections-Sweet Incantations. Located  at Escario street near the Ayala Center, the quaint and well designed habitué for the sweet tooth boasts of their mouth-watering cupcakes.  Modern flavours and toppings all rolled into one define these irresistible temptations. Each piece is made to perfection by pastry tastemakers with nothing but the best ingredients. Excellent coffee, teas and sinful gelatos complete the must-go indulgence. The ambiance is solitary with a light and contemplative mood for the creatives. Where ideas are borne and conversations are heard, the intimate space is void of clutter and reflective of polished refinement. Loving the sleek contemporary look showcasing an industrial feel as seen on highlight furnishings. The simplicity of interiors with clean lines and plethora of surfaces is amazingly distinct. And if a picture paints a thousand words, the gallery of frames showcase the owner's jetset lifestyle and the stories to be told.   A delightful taste to your palette, check out and visit Sweet Incantations while in Cebu-definitely something you wouldn't want to miss!

Modern Times

Fashioning the times is constantly evolving.  Through the changing of the seasons, trends come and go but classic are eternal.  Style is keeping track of time in modern reinventions with MAX XL.  The chic name in contemporary timepieces introduce the new classics that never go out of fashion.  Their up-to-date pieces come in modern metallics and sleek straps that match a variety of looks for ones everyday wardrobe. From day to night dressing, the must-have accessory works for any must-go event from casual to formal activity. The brand boasts of both function and form channeling a feel and look of effortlessness. An element of style in the current times, MAX XL timepieces are the understated statements for men and women that will last a lifetime.

Zacarias by SC Vizcarra

Design is all in the detail.  Local bag brand Zacarias by SC Vizcarra champions the local scene after being featured recently at Vogue Italia online.  Catching the eyes of the magazine's editors at London Fashion Week, Zacarias' collaboration with designer Mich Dulce stunningly captivated the world of fashion with aplomb.  No doubt that the outstanding artistry of the Filipino shines on a global platform.  Back in Manila, Zacarias and SC Vizcarra championed the art of weaving in the recently concluded Manila Fame held at the SMX Convention Center.  Watch out for their bi-annual sale happening this coming November where the brand unveils their latest collection and the shape of things to come.  

The nowness of leather.

Weaving home.

Color blocks.

Sculptural musing.

Power red.

Skullified!

The author with Zacarias' Creative Director Rita Nazareno and Daffy Morales.

Kate Spade at Central Square

Kate Spade New York recently opened its latest branch in the Philippines located in Central Square at Bonifacio High Street. The "travel" themed event showcased a feminine, quirky and jetset collection in vibrant hues. Inspired from Kate Spade New York Creative Director Deborah Lloyd trips to key Asian cities such as Shanghai  and Tokyo, the overall look and feel displays the brands contemporary fashionable lifestyle seen in living color.

In the Philipppines, Kate Spade New York is exclusively distributed by Store Specialists, Inc(SSI) and is located at The Powerplant Mall, Greenbelt 3, Ristan's Makati, Newport Mall, Shangri-La Plaza Mall and Central Square in Bonifacio High Street.