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Vicky Veloso-Barrera
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Original Penguin and Perry Ellis: For the man on the move
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Heritage American brands Original Penguin and Perry Ellis unveiled their fall 2025 collections recently at the Audi showroom located at PGA Cars, EDSA.
Loving Llaollao
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - August 21, 2025 - 12:00am
What’s not to love about Spain’s bestselling Llaollao, the number one European frozen yogurt brand in the world? Every creamy spoonful, topped with fresh fruit and sauce, is both tangy and sweet,...
Is Filipino food the next big thing? No, Filipino food is not what’s next it is what’s now!
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - August 16, 2025 - 12:00am
In our vibrant local food scene, there’s no doubt that Filipino food continues to shine like a fast rising star.
Made with heart and humanity: Human Made x Shake Shack
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - July 31, 2025 - 12:00am
I do love a good burger, and I have always been a fan of Shake Shack since it landed in Manila.
Sandro scintillates with savvy Parisian style
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - July 5, 2025 - 12:00am
The Parisian take on fashion can best be described in its own language: tres chic, which translates to that savvy, nonchalant attitude so admired by fashionistas worldwide.
Manille at Brutal by Wadoughs: A fine fusion of Filipino and French flavors
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - June 26, 2025 - 12:00am
For dedicated foodies, you can’t pick a better place to live in (or visit) than Quezon City with its treasure trove of gastronomic gems.
Centennial brand Pedro Garcia strides confidently towards the future
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - June 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Think party, wear daily.” Such is the rationale behind the centennial brand Pedro Garcia’s stylish, sparkly yet ultra-comfortable sandals and shoes.
This bag exhibit is huge
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - May 16, 2025 - 12:00am
If you’re in the vicinity of Greenbelt 5 this month of May, you can’t miss the giant, honey-colored pop-up in the shape of a Coach Tabby at the Fashion Center.
When strength and style matter
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - May 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Once you’re bound for a new adventure, the fun is in the anticipation: the exciting destination, planning an itinerary and deciding what to take along with you.
Boggi Milano defines sprezzatura
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - May 7, 2025 - 12:00am
There is something about Italian men and the way they manage to look so stylish yet relaxed, smart yet at ease.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian: The poetry of perfume
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - April 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Fragrance, for me, has to be the most ephemeral of luxuries, with scent as fleeting as a cloud yet its impact as eternal as the stars.
Summer arrives at Polo Ralph Lauren
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - April 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The warm and lazy days of summer are here again and that means dressing with coolness and comfort in mind.
Vogue x Uniqlo: For the love of linen
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - March 12, 2025 - 12:00am
For the love of linen, I will tolerate wrinkles, ironing and yes, that slightly rumpled appearance.
Howard Behar of Starbucks: ‘We’re a people company serving coffee.’
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - February 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Starbucks is the most iconic coffee store in the world and it has played a big role in my life.
Unique clothing for a new fashion age
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - February 5, 2025 - 12:00am
The Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo has long been a favorite with Manila’s fashionistas for its line of impeccable basics, well-made and affordable.
The Chinese in Pinoy food
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - January 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Even though I don’t cook Chinese food all the time, I can hardly step into my kitchen without encountering ingredients, equipment and cooking methods that can be traced back to China.
It’s always Polo season
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - December 6, 2024 - 12:00am
What I do is about living the best life you can and enjoying the fullness of life around you. From what you wear to the way you live to the way you love.’ – Ralph Lauren
The ultimate Christmas crawl at Kultura
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The holidays have caught up with us again: The year has flown by and Christmas is right at our doorstep.
M Bakery beyond Carrie Bradshaw
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am
A bakery going by the moniker M is now open at the upscale Opus Mall in Bridgetowne.
Quietly elegant, eternally stylish Armani A/X
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 27, 2024 - 12:00am
‘Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered’ — Giorgio Armani
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