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Wild, wild dressed

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - February 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Bask in the great outdoors donning the great and iconic American Wild Western looks from Manila’s best independent fashion designers. Strip away the fear of style clichés à la Cowboys and Indians;...

Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014: Top 10 collections

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - January 24, 2014 - 12:00am

Entitled “After the End,” a narration of Noah’s Ark, Jerome Salaya Ang delves into the primal earthly beings that arose after the flood. Naturally taking inspiration from mythology and otherworldly...

Trick ‘r street

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - October 25, 2013 - 12:00am

Take on the streets this Halloween in tough urban gothic and be the most stylish ghoul in town. There’s really nothing wrong in looking like a love child of A$AP ROCKY and Wednesday Addams right? The cool kids...

Singing in the rain

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - August 16, 2013 - 12:00am

We’re only happy when it rains because then we can layer up, neon up and splash around the city in our rain gear.

Youth in focus

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - August 2, 2013 - 12:00am

Young Fashion Institute grads grapple with the notion of identity: Who are they?

Best in show

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - June 28, 2013 - 12:00am

Eco-chic sportswear Texture-blocking Draped leather Houndstooth and chevron prints Baroque-meets-barong Robe-dressing

After-school specials

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - June 14, 2013 - 12:00am

When school is like a dizzy maze on alternating days, try wearing the best bets from spring/summer trends easy and breezy looks for an être sans souci (in other words, “worry-free”) day at...

Nouveau militia

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - May 10, 2013 - 12:00am

Channel paramilitary austerity in structured silhouettes and paneled detailing, overlayed with unconventional fabications like plaid, lace and leather.

Tiny flowers

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - April 26, 2013 - 12:00am

Uncover laser-cut micro-floral perfection in subdued whites and basic structured designer pieces. In this miksang photograph-inspired fashion shoot (miksang refers to Korean contemplative photography), we tell the...

Top of the class

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - March 15, 2013 - 12:00am

Kids have been blurring the lines between classic high school stereotypes: Mathletes are actual athletes (we’re looking at you, Chris Tiu) and campus heartthrobs can be full-on geeks (sigh, Atom Araullo)....

Gypsy Caravan

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - March 8, 2013 - 12:00am

Travel around the world in seamless, effortless style that can transport you to the exotic locales of Marrakech, the lush lands of the Americas and to the unforgiving weather of the Russo’s.

The Mod Squad

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - February 22, 2013 - 12:00am

Andy Warhol, The Factory, Vidal Sassoon and Twiggy — all of the best-remembered icons from the Swinging Sixties when haircuts and hemlines got shorter and shorter, beehives grew higher and eyeliner went on...

All the pretty roses

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - February 8, 2013 - 12:00am

This year, grab your date by his most smartly tailored collar and celebrate the day dedicated to all things embarrassing and cheesy while decked out in the country’s best ready-to-wear designers.

Kids at prom

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - January 25, 2013 - 12:00am

Prom is your school’s way of saying, “Let's Party!” So put on your clique’s best spring monkey suit this prom season that will hook your spot in the after party… cute arm candy in...

Spring awakening

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - January 18, 2013 - 12:00am

Ease up the post-holiday slough in loose, sexy spring pieces you can wear in and out of hibernation.

From the last party on earth

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - December 21, 2012 - 12:00am

It’s the end of the world — as good an excuse as any to dress to the nines, especially if you get your invite to the world’s first post-apocalyptic party. As far as we’re concerned, the chic...

Gang’s all here!

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - December 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Almost every major social circle in your life will throw a Christmas party: your family, your office, your neighbors, your frenemies.

Staple dressing

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - December 7, 2012 - 12:00am

Photos by SEVEN BARRETTO,Styled by RYUJI SHIOMITSU (ryujicshiomitsu@gmail.com),Assisted by YNNA MAYOR, MARTHA TOLEDANA, RAINE ROBO, VALERIANO A. GRACILLA,Makeup by HANNA PECHON for Shu Uemura .Hair by JACKY PANTE...

All hail, Tiger Lily

by Ryuji Shiomitsu - November 23, 2012 - 12:00am

For this year’s Thanksgiving, we honor the Native Americans who took part in that fateful harvest celebration.

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