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Yasmine C. Hidalgo
Yasmine C. Hidalgo
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WILLY come rain or shine
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - July 19, 2004 - 12:00am
It takes passion and dedication for work, and Willy’s got both. He has been a Perfect Attendance Awardee for ten consecutive years–rain or shine, whatever political turmoil Manila is facing, Willy is present....
Alessi: The factory of Italian design
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - January 10, 2004 - 12:00am
If there is one Italian brand that comes to mind when people speak of industrial design, it is Alessi, better known as the "Factory of Italian Design." The company was founded by the Alessi family from...
Homing in on Europe’s accessories
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - December 27, 2003 - 12:00am
The year 2003 will be remembered by the home furniture industry as the year when the trends pointed towards "homing," defined as the desire to create a home that is beautiful, cozy and homely. This is reflected...
An enchanting fairy tale Christmas in Germany
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - December 20, 2003 - 12:00am
As I walked around the historical center of Frankfurt, I wondered where the piquant smell of ginger and cinnamon spices as well as the mouthwatering aroma of chestnuts were coming from. Doggedly following my nose...
101 ways to dress up your Christmas wreath
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - December 20, 2003 - 12:00am
Christmas is a time for the family even in individualistic societies like those of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, thus it calls for a big celebration. Everybody keeps a tab on the Christmas calendar. (Even cats...
SAY IT WITH UNUSUAL GIFTS
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - November 29, 2003 - 12:00am
What makes an usual gift? It’s certainly not just a gift that gives joy to the receiver, but something with a twist, an X factor that converts an ordinary everyday item into something different and special....
Milan: The city that lives and breathes fashion
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - November 26, 2003 - 12:00am
MILAN, Italy – Been around the world and where did I actually find the most fashionable people? Not in Paris, London, New York, or Tokyo, where all the major fashion shows are staged, but in Milan. Being in...
Designing with humor
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - November 22, 2003 - 12:00am
Talent in designing is not enough to make one a famous designer nor is it enough to be accepted in a famous design company. First and foremost, the upcoming designer must know how to market himself and his products...
Good design doesn’t have to be expensive
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - November 15, 2003 - 12:00am
Bodum is one of the world’s most popular household brands known for its remarkable simple designs and yet affordable prices. Bodum’s designs could be traced to its Danish roots, a country equally famous...
All Roads Lead to the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - September 24, 2003 - 12:00am
The International Motor Show in Frankfurt, celebrating its 60th year, broke records when the most number of visitors in its history came when it opened its doors to the public last Sept.13. It was not a surprise....
Transforming everyday things into works of art
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - September 20, 2003 - 12:00am
It all started with a milk glass project. The concept: decorated milk glasses designed by designers, architects and artists – each with a unique concept, feel and story. That was 10 years ago.
Oh, what a sexy 2003 summer!
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - March 19, 2003 - 12:00am
Luxury and glamour are key words in the 2003 forecast for swimsuits. Spanish designer Andres Sarda whose collections are sold in Harrods, Selfridge, Barneys and the streets of Ginza proposes swimsuits and resort...
Tiptop tips from hip fashion models
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - February 6, 2003 - 12:00am
MADRID, Spain – Tall, young, and lovely, they’ve graced many an international fashion magazine, endorsed many a beauty product, and walked many an international fashion ramp. And now, backstage after...
Ivan de Pineda, the Latino supermodel
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - November 14, 2002 - 12:00am
Ivan de Pineda is the epitome of a hot Latino supermodel. Not only is he a celebrity in Argentina, his native country, he is also ranked among the 10 most important international male models and is one of the most...
Sex and the European City
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - October 24, 2002 - 12:00am
BARCELONA, Spain – From New York to Madrid to Stockholm to Geneva to Ferrara to Maastricht to Frankfurt, there are always sexy sights in the city. On fashion-watching sprees on the streets of Europe, we swore...
Philippine STAR Exclusive: Karolina Kurkova, the supermodel who started with bangs
by Yasmine C. Hidalgo - October 3, 2002 - 12:00am
Madrid, Spain – Meet Karolina Kurkova, 18-year-old Slavic model who’s the heir apparent to Gisele Bundchen. She was born on Feb. 28, 1984 in Pardubice, Czech Republic, north of Prague, near the German border....
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