Eterno Messenger 2014

Cool men carry nice bags.  The modernity of fashion has taken over gender issues and while style has broken down endless stereotypes.  At this day and age of practicality, essentials of dressing come together in the essence of both function and form.

In the Philippines, men's bag line Eterno breaks the mold and unfolds an up to date accesory that every guy should have-the messenger. Its latest offerings display stylish quality pieces in premium exotic skins and leather combinations.  Why bring a duffle bag(which is way to big) or an oversized clutch( a tad bit small) but instead go for a messenger that comes in a variety of sizes to fit your everyday need. Modern men have gone out of the mold and have taken the leap by braving their "bag" style in amazing textures.  This style essential can be the best accessory to carry with ones day to day look.  Menswear fashion has gone style-forward and the bag has definitely sent the message across.

Second Skin (taken from Allure, Philstar)

Nothing feels better than second skin. Nowadays, fashioning undergarments is as style forward as their trendsetting outerwear. The look of lingerie has evolved into the forefront of contemporary dressing as seen in recent seasons of designer retail collections on and off the runways, covers and pages of top international glossies, and on Hollywood’s most stylish celebrities.

This season, the world of lingerie unfolds a new age of style with something extraordinary.  Where fashion and luxury is redefined into the contemporary, classic undergarments such as bras, panties and shapewear come in seamless and amazing fabrics that mold the sculptural curves of the body. Adding highlight to the appeal of modern fabrication are delicate touches of lace trims and luxe accents that create an overall feel of sophistication. New shapes and forms with contour-like attractions create figure-flattering statements to celebrate the beauty of heavenly bodies. Unique and distinct pieces sizzle in perfect silhouettes that never go out of style.

Modern advancements have taken the look of women’s underwear into progressive directions. The current no-sew technology has made the underwear virtually invisible under clothes. Soft fabrics have become elastic-free as they beautifully mold with the body and eliminate the unwanted presence of panty lines.  The outstanding soft and sheen feel that caresses the body creates perfection. Other features include up-to-date lightweight materials that lift, shape and support the figure at exactly the right places. Furthermore, functions are realized in distinct collections to provide waist reduction, rear lifting and thigh slimming benefits. These modern masterpieces give the wearer a renewed lifestyle of dressing.

Beyond fashion, great underwear is measured by the high quality of comfort it offers. The world’s most comfortable underwear embraces the body with a natural and easy-fit feel that is perfect for everyday use. The best lingerie is all about ease, softness and smoothness.

Today’s underwear adopts the concept of modern luxury. It has redefined the aesthetics from the traditional to the now, creating comfort that is second skin.

(The Comfort Devotion, Dream and Flexees and Shapewear collections all by Maidenform are exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corp.)

Photography by Mau Aguasin, styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., makeup by Ria Aquino for MAC Cosmetics, hair styling by Mycke Arcano for TRESemme and 1721 Hair extensions, associate stylist Mikka Velasquez, modeled by Ann Umali(Mercator).